Introducing The
Get to know the Berman Wellness team by clicking on their photos below:
Jenni Berman, PA-C, CPT, CNS
Mike Persichilli, RDN, LDN
Stacey Justiniano, Dietetics and Nutrition
Katie Oleksak MSN, FNP
Jessica Fuentes, BSBA, Graduate
Lizette Velasco, Scheduling and Client Coordinator
PA-C, CPT, CNS
Jenni, owner of Berman Health and Wellness, works alongside Berman Physical Therapy to help individuals get back in shape, improve their gut health, and to stay feeling young so they can stay in the game! After graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, she went on to obtain a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies.
She has a passion for helping individuals to feel better than they thought imaginable through natural approaches, nutrition, and whole body treatment. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist. When she is not working with patients or with clients, you can find Jenni on the boat, in the sun, enjoying time with her husband, Jake,her daughter Stella June, spending time in Jacksonville with her family, or playing with her [CUTE!] pups!!
Sports nutritionist
Mike Persichilli, RDN, LDN, has an extensive background in sports nutrition, working with the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox, where he focused on helping athletes optimize their performance through proper nutrition. He completed his undergraduate degree at Queens College in Queens, NY and a distance dietetic internship with Wellness Workdays. He has always been passionate about being active and staying fit and believes that nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving peak health and wellness. Mike has a food-first approach towards improving your gut health, inflammation, energy levels and body composition and is excited to share his knowledge and experiences with you in order to help you on your journey to achieving your health and fitness goals.
BSDN-Nutrition Professional
Upon graduating from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, Stacey Behm, BSDN-Nutrition Professional, found her passion in helping people become their happiest and healthiest selves. She has a holistic approach to nutrition, taking into account more than the food you are eating. Stacey is soon to become a Registered Dietitian, which requires an extensive dietetic internship, national board exam, and licensing.
She also began her masters degree in integrative nutrition with Stony Brook University. She is also a personal trainer who can assist in designing exercise regimens or training clients. Stacey is a weight-inclusive, health at every size, nutrition professional, meaning no matter your weight or size, together we will focus on health from the inside out. She has an anti-diet mentality as well and aims to help create a well-balanced lifestyle that is sustainable and enjoyable!
Family Nurse Practioner
Katie Oleksak MSN, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner and graduated from the University of Tampa with her Master of Science in Nursing in 2015. She has previous experience working in gastroenterology as well as primary care and is passionate about nutrition, specifically the impact nutrition has on both physical and mental health.
Katie is enthusiastic about helping clients improve their gut health, inflammation, energy level, weight, lean muscle mass and much more! She focuses on long term lifestyle changes for patients, not restrictive diets or needless medications, to help individuals feel their best and live life to the fullest! Katie was raised in Naples, FL and loves living in this beautiful town. She is blessed with a wonderful husband and three little boys and loves being surrounded by family and staying active with her boys!
BSBA, Graduate
Jessica Fuentes BSBA, graduate from Auburn University at Montgomery, is the head administrator at Berman Health and Wellness. Jessica aims to create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who steps through the door.
She carries a contagious positive attitude that is sure to brighten anyone's day. She ensures all client's documents and programs are handled appropriately. She is Jenni and Stacey's right-hand woman and ensures all processes in the office run smoothly and efficiently. You can rely on Jessica to handle all administrative duties in a timely manner. You can consider Jessica the heart of Berman Health and Wellness.
Scheduling and Client Coordinator
Everybody calls her "Liz" or "Zette". Liz majored with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in her college years. She has worked for Business Process Outsourcing companies that have tied up with well-known companies in the US, some of which are telecommunications companies and e-commerce websites. She started working remotely in March 2021. She joined our team in April 2023.
Liz loves the that she's working from home whilst taking care of her family. She spends weekends on the beach with her husband and two kids, a girl and a boy. And whenever there are long holidays, she and her husband love doing long motorcycle rides.