About Us

The Avera Center for Medical Nutrition staff includes:

• Robert Wenger, MD - Program Physician 
• Susan Weaver, RN, MSN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner
• Julie Kittelsrud, RN, MSN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner
• Vikki Petersen, RN - Registered Nurse
• Julie Fieldsend, RN - Registered Nurse
• Mary Ellen Smith, MS, NCC, LPC - Behavioral Health Counselor
• Melissa Townsend, RD, LN - Registered Dietitian
• Cara Dainauski, BS, CHES - Exercise Specialist
• Char Flottman, RN - Health Coach 
• Ryan Hansen, BS - Program Director
• Mike Jahnke, MA, CDT - Program Coordinator