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Meet the Team
James G. Brewer, M.D.
Chair, Medical Staff Wellness Committee
Anne O. Rodriguez, M.D.
Vice Chair, Medical Staff
Wellness Committee
Alexandra Eidelwein, M.D.
Manager, Lecture Series
Dr. Brewer is an internist/pediatrician and has been practicing in Santa Barbara since 2001. He has been counseling families on lifestyle changes to reduce stress and improve health for more than 20 years. He is excited to use some of that experience as Chair of the Medical Staff Wellness Committee.
saves9@yahoo.com
(805)563-0167
Dr. Anne Rodriguez is a gynecologic oncologist with a strong spirit of innovation and collaboration. She brings administrative knowledge and financial expertise to the task force. Her solutions-oriented mindset and deep interest in the Wellness of our staff are vital the organization.
anne.guez@yahoo.com
(805)324-9144
Dr. Alexandra Eidelwein is a pediatric gastroenterologist and has a strong determination to improve the wellness of the Cottage medical staff. She is managing the lecture series and also assisting Dr. Catherine Ekwa-Ekoko with the social events calendar.
aeidelwein@sbch.org
Christian Guier, M.D.
Chair, Peer Support Program
Dr. Christian Guier is an orthopedist and serves as Chair of the Physician Peer Support Program, which is being developed to promote resilience, connection, and well-being among physicians. With a focus on fostering trust and psychological well-being, Dr. Guier leads efforts to provide compassionate, nonjudgmental peer support for physicians facing professional challenges.
doctorguier@gmail.com
Katie O'Brien Mowery
Marketing Director
As the Marketing Director of our program, Katie is dedicated to creating and implementing effective marketing strategies that will help us reach our goals. With years of experience in the industry, she has a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed.
kobrienm@sbch.org
Catherine Ekwa-Ekoko, M.D.
Vice Chair, Peer Support Program
Dr. Catherine Ekwa-Ekoko is a neonatologist and serves as Vice Chair of the Physician Peer Program, which is being developed to foster a culture of support and resilience among medical professionals. Together with Dr. Guier, her leadership helps advance initiatives that promote physician well-being and shared learning, ensuring colleagues feel supported during challenging times. She is also assisting with the lecture series and social events calendar.
catekwa@yahoo.com
Joseph Frawley, M.D.
Wellness Archivist and Research Associate
Dr. Joseph Frawley serves as our Wellness article archivist, bringing expertise in wellness research to the forefront of our initiatives and collaborating closely with library staff to make historical and current academic knowledge accessible. Dr. Frawley is dedicated to promoting physician wellbeing, and his contributions at our Wellness committee meetings are invaluable, including advocacy for the Wellness of women on our medical staff.
drjofraw@gmail.com
Val Selvaggio
Executive Assistant
Val is our executive assistant for the Wellness committee. She provides top-notch administrative assistance, including taking minutes for our meetings and communicating our goals to Cottage Health administration.
vselvag1@sbch.org
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