This interactive health/wellness website was created based on the many years of our health/ wellness company going out into the community developing nutrition, exercise, and health programs and realizing that people wanted a place to discuss and ask real questions; “one on one” with the health providers, and the exercise/ nutrition experts. Folks wanted to talk about their problems, and get honest, “keeping it real” answers from their health/wellness experts. They also wanted to hear what others had to say. They wanted encouragement and social support from others who were as themselves trying to commit to living a healthy lifestyle. Meet our health experts that are helping us to make it happen.
Vicki Haywood Doe, PhD, ACSM-EP Founder & CEO/Health Fitness Director
Health Fitness Director
Dr. Vicki Haywood Doe earned her doctorate degree in Exercise Physiology from Kent State University in Kent, OH, and is a certified Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-EP), health wellness coach, and nutrition educator. Vicki has spent many years teaching, promoting, and motivating individuals and the community at large on the importance of exercise, nutrition, and living a lifestyle of health and wellness. Today, her business has evolved into a health wellness coaching and consulting company- Haywood Doe Consulting Co, LLC d/b/a Vicki Doe Fitness that specializes in designing and implementing applied exercise physiology-based lifestyle interventions, medical exercise services, health promotion, and lifestyle education for online health fitness programs -including businesses, churches, and organizations -Who we are
Dr. Vicki Haywood Doe created in (2002) a syndicated health wellness radio talk show, “It’s All About Health & Fitness"- Vicki Doe Fitness which is now revised into new podcast episodes. She is the creator, chief editor, and publisher of the website Vicki Doe Fitness.com- www.vickidoefitness.com an interactive health wellness website; a platform in which health experts, physicians, and the community can discuss, learn, teach and participate in healthy living. Vicki has been a contributing writer for the health fitness section of the local newspaper Metro Monthly for the past 15+ years.
During her academic career, Dr. Vicki Haywood Doe taught academic classes within both the Exercise Science and Dance Depts. at Kent State University, Kent, OH. Dr. Doe served a three-year appointment- from 2014-to 2017 as the Diversity Catalyst for the College of Education Health and Human Services at Kent State University. She is a 2016 Kent State University Hall of Fame- Distinguished Service to EHHS Award recipient. Dr. Doe is a proud recipient of the 2020-SHERO award presented by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health. She is also a 2021- ATHENA award nominee presented by the Youngstown/Warren Chamber of Commerce and the Vindicator. Vicki enjoys the arts, dancing, yoga, meditation, healthy cooking, and traveling the world.
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Nathaniel S Doe, MD, FACP
Medical Consultant
Dr. Nathaniel Doe is a Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at NEOMED; teaching medical students and residents. He completed his medical school at the University of Liberia. His post-graduate medical training included a rotating internship at Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C., a Residency at Western Reserve Care System -now Valley Care Health System, and a Fellowship in Nephrology and Hypertension at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He is an attending Nephrologist at Mercy Health Center. He is also in private practice and is a managing partner with Kidney Group based in Youngstown, OH.-Who we are
Virginia Dee Banks, MD, MBA
Contributing freelance Editor - Co-host of Podcast
Dr. Virginia Dee Banks is an infectious disease physician with Northeast Ohio Infectious Disease Associates in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the former Director of Infectious Diseases at the UPMC Horizon Health System in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. She completed her medical school at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Her post-graduate medical training included an internship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH, a Residency at the University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, OH, and a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, OH. She also has an MBA degree from the Youngstown State University School of Business.
Dr. Banks has served as Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine at NEOMED; teaching medical students and residents, Director of UPMC-HORIZON Wound Care Center; where she served as chair for the UPMC Infection control committee, Director of Division of Infectious Disease at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA; where she served on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Bioterrorism subcommittee. Her areas of interest are Managing home intravenous antibiotics, HIV in Corrections, and Diabetic Foot Infections. Dr. Banks has presented numerous times at the National Medical Association conferences, NEOUCOM Research Day, and for National Pharmaceutical companies speakers bureau. She has conducted clinical trials in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies and research institutes examining the efficacy of various medications and intravenous antibiotics in treating infectious diseases.
Dr. Virginia Banks is now serving as Chair of the HIV/AIDS-Hepatitis C Initiative for the National Links Inc. organization. When Dee is not seeing patients, she is traveling around the world and running in 5k races.
Yvonne Mathis, Executive MBA
Virtual Assistance Administrator
Yvonne Mathis, EMBA, is the Founder & CEO of The Mathis Group, LLC, bringing over 25 years
of expertise in organizational strategy, leadership development, and workplace innovation. She
specializes in enhancing business effectiveness through strategic policy development and
customized solutions that align with organizational goals.
She earned her Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Youngstown State
University, completing an accelerated program that included an international business and
cultural immersion internship in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Mathis Group, LLC is a consulting and training network comprised of professionals across
business, education, healthcare, and compliance sectors. The firm specializes in leadership
development, business growth strategies, workforce training, and regulatory compliance.
Services include entrepreneurial coaching, workforce development, leadership training, cultural
competence workshops, and workplace policy development and implementation.
Throughout her career, Yvonne has held key leadership roles, including Director of Multicultural
Affairs, Director of the Women in Medicine Program, and Adjunct Faculty at the Northeastern
Ohio Universities College of Medicine & Pharmacy. She has also served as Director of the
Upward Bound Program at Cleveland State University, Adjunct Faculty at Youngstown State
University, and Director of Communications for the Youngstown City School District.
Beyond her professional work, Yvonne is passionate about global travel, cooking healthy
cuisines, and building meaningful connections with fellow entrepreneurs.
Gabriel Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS
Contributing freelance writer
Dr. Gabe Sanders is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Cincinnati, where he has established a specialized research program in health and sports science. His work, which includes numerous peer-reviewed publications, centers on the analysis of health and sports wearable data across various athletes and populations, including football, basketball, combat sports, and general populations. Dr. Sanders is dedicated to identifying fatigue and performance limitations through the use of wearable technology data. His expertise has fostered collaborations with elite professional sports organizations and Division I collegiate programs across both Power 5 and mid-major conferences. His research is particularly focused on the detailed analysis of daily workloads and their impact on performance and health. In addition to his contributions to sports research, Dr. Sanders has played a pivotal role as a lead investigator and primary consultant on several major grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Kelley Ashby, MS
Instructor/Consultant-Vicki Doe Fitness Academy
Kelley Ashby is the owner of Kelley Ashby Consulting and provides training, consulting, and coaching services to businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals, and families. Kelley specializes in emotional intelligence, leadership development, employee engagement, and multiple generations in the workplace. She is a certified Genos International Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and Instructor. Kelley Ashby Consulting, LLC
Natalie Doe M.A.
Public Relations Consultant
Natalie Doe earned both a Master’s in Bioethics and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She brings her experience in public relations from working with different groups and organizations. She has experience in research and worked as a Clinical Research Assistant at the Cleveland Clinic. She is currently a medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH. Natalie enjoys photography, playing tennis, and traveling. Who we are
