Virginia Heart Health and Wellness Center

Mara earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a minor in Business from the University of South Carolina. During her time there, Mara worked at the University's Center for Health and Wellbeing and was a member of their Public Health Society. As a health and wellness coach, Mara is passionate about being an accountability partner to her clients throughout their weight loss journey and likes to take a holistic approach when coaching. She enjoys helping them set and reach for their wellness goals and share in their successes. In her spare time, Mara enjoys yoga, cooking, reading and visiting family and friends in her hometown of Philadelphia.

Caribay (Cari) earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of the Andes in Venezuela where she also taught English at the Medical School. Cari has an extensive history working directly with patients as a dietician and nutrition counselor. Most recently, she worked at the American Diabetes Association coaching patients affected by diabetes on nutrition and health education, personalizing their individual plans based on their background and health condition. Cari is passionate about helping others and guiding them to achieve their goals. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, watching horror movies and spending time with her husband and cat, Piki.

Liliana Mulhern studied biochemistry at The University of Bolivia in her native country. Health and fitness have always been her passion and lifestyle. She enjoys counseling and coaching her dieters as they drop pounds and achieve their health objectives. In her spare time, Liliana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as staying active with good workouts at the gym.

Eve is the Medical Director and Director for the APP Program at Virginia Heart. She received her Master of Science, Nursing at George Washington University and her Master of Health Education and Wellness at George Mason University. She lives with her husband in Annandale, Virginia, but enjoys visiting her son in Virginia Beach and daughter in Colorado. Her hobbies include reading, walking, gardening, and relaxing by her Koi pond.

Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in public health and health sciences with a minor in nutrition. As a certified Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) group exercise instructor, she has extensive experience as a fitness specialist working with clients to implement a healthy diet and exercise regimen. She has served as a nutritionist for the Virginia Department of Health in Spotsylvania County and the City of Fredericksburg, before joining Virginia Heart. Lauren is extremely passionate and excited to see her patients transform their lifestyle and live each day to the fullest. In her spare time she spends time with her family, and likes to go for walks with her dog and husband.