Bloggers

Randi Stevenson » Randi Stevenson recently stepped into the LiveWellNebraska editor role after working as an online editor for Omaha.com since May 2011. She as a degree in journalism from Arizona State University and spent a semester in Costa Rica and Guatemala learning to speak Spanish. Stevenson's "living well" inspiration comes mostly from her mom, a marathon runner, biker and yoga enthusiast. Having grown up in Northern California with a passion for hiking and snowboarding, she hopes to explore all the outdoor activities Nebraska has to offer. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Randi Stevenson click here.

Katy Healey » Katy Healey is the fitness reporter for livewellnebraska.com and the Omaha World-Herald. She graduated in May from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a news-editorial journalism degree, with emphasis in political science and chai tea latte consumption. During college, she ran the Lincoln half-marathon, played intramural soccer and worked at the UNL Campus Recreation Center's weight room. Katy loves running, weight training and exercise classes -- she's a self-described Jazzercise enthusiast. Yes, Jazzercise. No '80s jokes, please. Follow Katy on Twitter at @KatyHealey5. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Katy Healey click here.

Lindsay Novak » Novak is a licensed mental health practitioner, certified professional counselor, certified sex therapist and clinical sexologist. In addition to private practice, she teaches both undergraduate and graduate classes in psychology, gender, human sexuality, research, etc. Novak is published in the American Journal of Sexuality Education and is co-author of such books as "A Time To Heal" and "He Said, She Said." In her free time, Novak enjoys exercising and reading. She hopes that her blogs provide education and recommendations to help readers better their lives and relationships. For more information, go to lindsaynovak.com. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Lindsay Novak click here.

Jill Koegel » Koegel, a registered dietitian, doesn't claim to always eat right. She struggles with hectic schedules and picky eaters. In her Wednesday blog, she shares an easy recipe, usually tried at home with her husband and two children. Koegel is the sports nutrition consultant for Creighton University Athletics and owns Certified Nutrition of Omaha, a private nutrition practice. She is certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise. See more at certifiednutritionomaha.com. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Jill Koegel click here.

Dr. Eric Van De Graaff » Van De Graaff writes about the latest on heart health on his Monday blog. While stationed in Germany with the Air Force, he cared for seriously injured troops from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Omaha cardiologist now works at Alegent Health Clinic Heart & Vascular Specialists. He and his wife, a nurse, have a young daughter. Van De Graaff plays piano in a jazz band and enjoys marathon running, road and mountain biking, and other forms of what he calls "exertional masochism." Van De Graaff's blog also appears on alegent.com/cardiology. For more about him, see his full bio here. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Dr. Eric Van De Graaff click here.

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter » Kuenning-Pollpeter does not believe in disability, but rather in being "differently able." She has been a Type 1 diabetic for 27 years and blind for eight. She graduated from UNO with a BFA in creative writing. Bridgit also loves reading, walking and jogging. She blogs every other Thursday about diabetes and blindness. Bridgit is active in the National Federation of the Blind. She and her husband, who is also blind, are expecting their first child in September. Learn more at nfb.org. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter click here.

Shannon Muhs » Shannon Muhs is a registered dietitian and our Sunday blogger. She works for Hy-Vee and is located at the Papillion store near Highway 370 and 72nd Street. Shannon’s expertise includes sports nutrition, weight management, diabetes education, eating disorders and menu development. She has two teenagers and loves following their sports events. For exercise, she combines weight training, cardio and power yoga. Read more about Shannon at Hy-Vee's website. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Shannon Muhs click here.

Dr. Laura Jana » Jana, an Omaha-based pediatrician and proud mom of three, blogs on Tuesdays. She is co-author of two parenting books -- "Heading Home with Your Newborn" and "Food Fights" -- and three children's books -- "Melvin the Magnificent Molar," “You and Me Against the Pee” and “Amazing Me.” After working as a consultant to Dr. Benjamin Spock, Jana co-founded the Dr. Spock Co. in 1999, then her own company, Practical Parenting Consulting. She is a media spokeswoman for the American Academy of Pediatrics and the owner of Primrose School of Legacy in Omaha, Nebraska. Learn more about Dr. Jana at drlaurajana.com. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Dr. Laura Jana click here.

Dr. Cristina Fernandez » Fernandez has helped to lead the fight against childhood obesity across the state. She blogs about the topic every other Friday. Fernandez is a board member of Live Well Omaha Kids, a community coalition; an associate professor of pediatrics at Creighton University’s School of Medicine; and associate director of a joint pediatric residency program between Creighton and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She also works at Children's Physicians clinic. She enjoys cooking and traveling with her husband and their son. See more about Dr. Fernandez at medschool.creighton.edu. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Dr. Cristina Fernandez click here.

Dr. Roy Hunter » As manager of wellness services at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Dr. Roy Hunter is responsible for planning, developing, organizing and implementing evidence-based worksite and community wellness initiatives aimed at improving the health status of all Nebraskans. Under his leadership, BCBSNE received the coveted Platinum Well Workplace Award from the Wellness Council of America in 2007 and 2010, proof that BCBSNE has successfully linked workplace wellness objectives with business outcomes. Dr. Hunter has more than 30 years of combined experience managing health promotion/disease prevention programs. He received a master’s degree in exercise science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a doctorate in health professions education from the College of Saint Mary. To see Live Well Nebraska posts by Dr. Roy Hunter click here.