Meet our talented team: the
heart of Ciba Health

Co-founder and President
MBA, MS

Roger is the Co-founder and President of Ciba Health. He is responsible for the company’s strategic market positioning, in addition to leading its business building activities and operations across all functions. He also spearheads Ciba’s expansion into international markets.

Prior to Ciba Health, Roger was the Founding Partner of Day223 Ventures, a venture studio dedicated to building, scaling, and investing in early-stage AI startups. He is a seasoned entrepreneur, startup operator, investor, and advisor with years of experience in the technology industry.

Roger has a strong track record of success in leading and growing businesses. He is passionate about helping founders build unique value propositions, refine bold visions, and scale innovative businesses. A highly respected leader in the technology community, Roger is known for his strategic thinking, operational expertise, and commitment to innovation.

Roger holds an MBA from Cornell University, as well as an MS in International Studies and a BS in Communication Sciences from the University of Montreal.

As the Director of Client Success, Kienan drives results for clients within the digital healthcare space, with a specific focus on chronic conditions. He is dedicated to developing products that support those living with chronic conditions and enable them to improve their health and wellness.

Business Development Lead 

Nate’s journey to Ciba Health has been an exciting one. He has explored many different industries and positions, but feels right at home helping our clients deliver top of the line benefits programs to support their staff living with complicated diagnoses. Nate’s primary responsibility to is to generate interest with employers and consultants, while also partnering with aligned businesses to provide further value to clients and the individuals that Ciba serves. While other members of the growth team have fled the great white north for warmer climates, Nate resides in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, where he enjoys playing sports with his friends, exploring the great restaurants of Minneapolis/St. Paul, and playing with his dog buddy, Hamilton.

Dr. Lê’s focus is listen to each patient and help them feel their best.

Dr. Sandy Lê works with patients to treat the root cause of disease and to empower patients to achieve their health goals. With a strong interest in lifestyle and hormone health, she works with patient goals ranging from optimizing body composition and hormone balancing to resolving health issues like fatigue, digestive symptoms, and mood issues.

Director of Patient Care and Engagement

Rachel is a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Certified Case Manager (CCM) with 11 years of nursing experience ranging from critical care nursing, family medicine, and case management. Rachel believes in a holistic approach to healthcare that relies on being proactive with our health. She believes in a healthy lifestyle that starts with the basics: exercise, good diet, and plenty of rest.

Chief Clinical and Scientific Officer

PhD, MD, CCFP

Dr. Helen Messier’s focus is on closing the translational gap using a data-driven healthcare model. This real-time translation of precision medicine integrates multi-omics technologies and applies them directly in clinical care, allowing patients with complex chronic disease to actively benefit from innovative biomedical technologies.

Chief Medical Officer​
MD, FACOG

Dr. Markyia Nichols aka “Dr.Kyia” is a board-certified Ob/Gyn and Functional Medicine Expert with over 15 years of experience who is committed to helping her patients to heal the root cause of their health and wellness issues.

Chief Product Officer

Bringing over 15 years of experience in leading design and product development teams, Ilya Pavlov serves as the Chief Product Officer at Ciba Health. Ilya’s leadership journey includes a successful tenure as the CEO of a web development agency, where he honed his skills in steering product strategy and innovation. At Ciba Health, he leverages his deep expertise to enhance product offerings, ensuring they meet the highest standards of functionality and user experience.

Ilya is passionate about merging creative vision with practical application, driving teams to deliver solutions that not only meet market demands but also exceed user expectations.

Chief Marketing Officer

Marketing and branding professional with more than 12 years of experience in various industries. Currently serving as a Fractional CMO to startups and established businesses in the health & wellness industry.

Senior Vice President

Mike’s passion for the industry arose from seeing family and friends have difficulty navigating the healthcare system and helping them find the resources needed to live their healthiest lives.

Michael graduated from University of Illinois – Chicago. A lifelong Chicagoan, he recently moved to the Dallas-area for better weather.
In his spare time, you’ll find Michael kayaking on Joe Pool Lake and hiking on the Dallas trails.

Michael is a digital health and wellness professional with extensive experience in providing worksite well-being programs.

In addition to leading business development activities, he has helped to customize digital health programs to suit the specific needs of clients of all sizes.

I am a Nationally Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, a lifestyle coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and a Certified Health Education Specialist. Seeing people transform their health challenges into a more energized and vibrant life is what drives me to offer the best support possible.

As your coach, it is my mission to offer relief from the confusion and frustration often felt while navigating health goals. Instead, imagine feeling hopeful and empowered once again.

Using a holistic perspective, I personalize each interaction to help you bridge the gap between where you are today and where you want to be. The path will be kept simple as, together, we set realistic goals, focus on strengths, celebrate successes, and adopt a refreshed outlook in the face of challenges.

When I’m not coaching, you can find me outside! I enjoy hiking, playing with my dog, and exploring new farmer’s or flea markets for a good bargain.

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

Christine is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Certified Holistic Nutrition Specialist, Certified Whole Foods Culinary Specialist, National Diabetes Prevention Program Certified, and Published Author.

Christine’s journey from experiencing personal health challenges to becoming a dedicated health and wellness coach reflects her profound commitment to supporting individuals in their pursuit of optimal health and wellness. Her diverse certifications and personal experiences equip her with a holistic understanding of health, encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. By providing personalized coaching and advocating for an integrative approach, Christine empowers patients to reclaim agency over their well-being, fostering lasting transformations for mind, body, and soul. Through her work as an international speaker and published author, she amplifies her message of empowerment and offers invaluable insights to individuals seeking to live a balanced life and thrive in their health journey.

Medical Doctor/Physician

Dr. Atienza began his medical career by enlisting in the United States Army Medical Corps at 17 years of age and serving a total of 12 years as a Medical Laboratory Specialist and Combat Field Medic.  He is trained in Family Medicine with additional training in both Sports Medicine and Functional Medicine.  Bert received his undergraduate degree in Biological Anthropology at The University of Maryland, College Park, and attended medical school at St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine.

More specific to Functional Medicine, he is Certified in Wellness Coaching through Maryland University of Integrative Health and Certified in Biological Hormone Therapy by the Academy of Preventive and Innovative Medicine by Worldlink Medical—a recognized resource for the latest medical treatments in the prevention of chronic disease, with a hormone foundation.

Philosophy of Care:

He treats most conditions with a firm understanding and belief that the body has a strong capacity to heal itself but with prevention being the key to healthy aging.  A detailed history and physical exam (still very much possible via Telemedicine) is the starting foundation for coming up with a precise and client-specific treatment plan.

Modalities of Special Interest:

·       Accelerating Heavy Metal Detoxification with safe and affordable supplements
·       Percussion Massage Therapy of the skeletomuscular system for prevention and treatment of muscle and joint pain
·       Meditation through Binaural Beat Technology assistance for anxiety, stress, and depression management
·       Condition-specific Health Nutrition supplementation
·       Sleep optimization
·       Biological Hormone Therapy if indicated

Dietitian/Nutritionist

MS, RDN, LDN

Katie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who believes in using food and lifestyle as medicine. After receiving her Masters in Dietetics, Katie went on to manage a weight loss clinic for five years where she was able to help transform her clients health and outlook on life simply through diet change alone.

Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach

NBC-HWC, FMCHC

I have always been interested in health and wellness, but my decision to change careers and become a health and wellness coach was a result of my husband’s health issues.

Medical Doctor 

Dr. Meyer is board certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine. She received full training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Niagara University and attended medical school at Des Moines University.

Medical Doctor

Dr Owolabi is a firm believer in the human body’s capacity for self-healing. He enjoys working with patients to identify underlying reasons for physical dysfunction.

Dietitian/Nutritionist 

MS, RDN

Leah is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who will help you achieve your health goals through nutrition. She believes in the healing and nurturing power of food combined with evidence-based nutritional knowledge to guide your health journey toward optimal wellness.

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Naturopathic Physician

I am a licensed naturopathic physician in the state of Arizona.  I have a doctorate of naturopathic medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine).  I earned a master of science in plant biology from Arizona State University.  My master’s thesis was based on research I conducted at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ on the use of Scutellaria baicalensis, a Traditional Chinese Medicinal herb, as a treatment for pancreatic cancer.  I earned a bachelor degree in chemistry and botany from the University of Florida.  My background in scientific research helps me analyze a patient’s medical history and laboratory data, put it together like a medical puzzle and create innovative strategies for healing.

Board Certified Family Physician (MD)

I am a Board Certified Family Physician (MD) currently located in Seattle, WA. I completed my residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. During residency, I also completed University of Arizona’s Integrative Medicine training program. Soon after, I completed my functional medicine training through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) and became an IFM-certified provider.

I collaborate with my patients to provide a holistic approach to their health goals, focusing on lifestyle fundamentals including nutrition, movement, mindfulness, appropriate supplementation and sleep.

Care advisor

Sharon Williams is a Management Consultant and Healthcare executive. She has extensive experience working with healthcare payers, providers and managed care organizations in the development and evaluation of healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, healthcare compliance programs, healthcare reform options and healthcare data analysis.

As a senior executive for several health plans, she was responsible for the overall operations of the health plan, including strategic direction, network and reimbursement, and administration for all existing programs and the development of new programs to ensure goals and objectives were met or exceeded.

Sharon is an innovative leader adept at building teams who have the ability to think creatively and design profitable organizational changes.  She has a keen understanding of customer needs and optimal work environment to allow maximum performance from employees.  She specializes in policy leadership in family, health, organization operations, anti-violence, early childhood and economic growth.

Ms. Williams holds a double Masters’ degrees from the University of Chicago in Public Policy and Health Administration. She has completed competitive Policy Management Institutes at Carnegie Mellon and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. 

Strategic Adviser

Tom Blue has dedicated most of the last 20 years to intensively researching and synthesizing new approaches to accelerate the application of emerging science and research in the day-to-day practice of primary care and personal health management.

Strategic Adviser

Co-founder & CEO Healthcare entrepreneur with deep experience in private pay medical models and self-funded employer plans.

Strategic Adviser

Nada Zaidan is a detail-oriented scientist with broad experience guiding medical project management, research, and program development to support strategic objectives.

Dr. Mustfa Manzur is an emergency medicine physician at Montefiore Medical Center and New York City Health + Hospitals.

His research is focused on diabetes management, minimally invasive spine surgery, antiemetics, palliative care, and medical education. Dr. Manzur has managed research studies at Hospital for Special Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Montefiore Medical Center.

As a management consultant focused on healthcare, he led strategic, financial, revenue cycle, and technology transformation projects for health systems, health plans, large physician groups, medical schools, and private equity.