LiVe Well Providers

Jillesa Anderson, MS

Jillesa graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelors in Exercise and Wellness and a Masters in Exercise Science. She is the coordinator of the 3D Motion Capture Lab at the LiVe Well Center. Jillesa specializes in health coaching, exercise testing, and creating customized exercise prescriptions. She has a passion for working with patients and seeing their individual growth

Julie Bolick, MS, RDN, CLS

Julia P. Bolick is a Clinical Nutritionist and Dietitian Specialist with an emphasis in Lipid Management, Weight Management and Wellness.

Julie holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition with an emphasis in Geriatric Nutrition from the University of Pittsburgh. She has spent the past 32 years engaged in nutrition counseling, education and research in lipid clinics and with cardiovascular disease prevention.

Associations:

Member of Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Member of Utah Atherosclerosis Society and National Lipid Association
Chair of the Nutrition Task Force with the National Lipid Association
Board member with the Pacific Lipid Association

Tom Cook - Exercise Physiology

Tom graduated from Brigham Young University Idaho with a Bachelors in Exercise Physiology. He is the Move Well Studio Coordinator and assists with exercise counseling in lifestyle medicine consultations. Tom has worked in the health and fitness industry for over five years as a wellness coach, certified group fitness instructor, and teaching campus fitness courses at BYU-Idaho.

Carrie Needham, Ph.D.

Carrie specializes in performance testing and helping athletes train to reach their goals. She has worked with Dr. Max Testa in his sports medicine clinic since 2006. Carrie also works with the BMC Professional Cycling Team as a member of the medical and performance staff. She received a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah

Julie Roberts, NP

Julie is a medical provider that focuses on improving the health and wellness of every individual regardless of age or condition. She works with you to create a personalized plan to work toward optimal health by living a wellness lifestyle as your partner and guide to living healthy though addressing; Good Nutrition, Physical Activity, Better Sleep, and Managing Stress.

Libba Shannonhouse, MS, CSCS

Libba specializes in exercise testing and exercise prescription for health, wellness, weight loss, injury prevention and performance. She conducts performance tests including VO2max, body composition, and strength evaluation. As a certified personal trainer she also focuses on exercise programs to optimize weight loss, cardiovascular fitness, performance, core stability, and overall health and wellness.

Degrees

Appalachian State University - Exercise Science MS, 1998

Credentials

MS, Exercise science - Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C.
Certified strength and conditioning specialist - National Strength and Conditioning Association
Emergency medical technician

Nate Thomas, MS

As a certified cycling coach, Nate works with individuals to help them reach their goals. He has worked with athletes for over 15 years in sports training, performance analysis and improvement.

Kary Woodruff, MS, RD, CSSD

Credentials: MS – Sport Nutrition, MS - Psychosocial Aspect of Sport - University of Utah - Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist

Kary Woodruff is a registered dietitian and provides nutritional counseling at the LiVe Well Center – Salt Lake. Kary is affiliated with the US Olympic Committee and Affiliate Sport Dietitian. She is also an instructor at the University of Utah.