Happiness is tied into all aspects of a persons health: physical, mental, and spiritual. You can't separate them when seeking wellness.

Dr. Stephanie Van Nortwick has a strong passion for helping others and an equally intense inquisitiveness and love for science.  Dr. Van Nortwick has devoted over 15 years to a career in national security where she applied her expertise in molecular biology and technology innovation to enhancing the nation's ability to detect and respond to infectious disease and advance our resiliency and security through biotechnology.  Throughout those years, Dr. Van Nortwick also volunteered countless hours of her time as an EMT at her local fire station and served at her church as vocalist and worship leader for nearly a decade.  Her own personal journey through post-partum depression, IBS, and chronic fatigue has taught her a lot about the path to health and well-being, which she has shared with others to help them find their own path.  Dr. Van Nortwick holds a PhD in Plant Pathology and a BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, both from Oklahoma State University; and she is currently a medical student at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Combined with Dr. Van Nortwick's love for horses and music, she is looking forward to creating a place of safety, compassion, and healing where medical science is more than a clinic.

Mr. John Van Nortwick is a fitness and nutrition expert that finds great joy in learning all he can on the topics and helping others find what works best for them.  Mr. Van Nortwick often jokes that his favorite thing is food, yet he always finds a way to enjoy every bite while providing a constant source of highly nutritious foods to support the needs of his body.  When not eating or weight lifting at the gym, Mr. Van Nortwick is working full time as Director of Safety at Drivewyze where he leads design and implementation of safety products for the transportation industry.  Mr. Van Nortwick has a knack for leadership and has led many teams, small and large, to achieve their stated goals and do so in a safe, supportive environment.  Empathy and compassion are two of Mr. Van Nortwick's strongest characteristics, and combined with his passion to help others leads to nothing but great outcomes; Helping Hands Ranch will be no different.  Mr. Van Nortwick is also a seasoned bass guitarist, vocalist, and generalist musician. He is equally passionate and experienced with horses and eager to share his love of horses, musics, fitness and food to help clients transition to a sustainable, healthy lifestyle that leaves everyone laughing and feeling their best.