About Our Crew:
Christopher Dickson, MD
As a vascular surgeon, I have been treating the ravages of atherosclerosis for over 30 years. This devastating disease results in heart attacks, strokes, and lost limbs. I have witnessed a lot of suffering, much of it preventable. Our healthcare system is broken. We focus all of our resources on treating disease rather than preventing it. Wellness Cove is our humble effort to teach children how to take better care of themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Now is the time to teach children wellness. Our book series Healthy Planet. Healthy Me, will teach kids the guiding principles that will help them to grow up happy and healthy. Become part of the wellness revolution that our country so desperately needs.Â
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Kate Dickson, BA
My passion in life has always been centered around children. I knew that I wanted to be a teacher early on in my childhood. I have always wanted the absolute best for my students; therefore, my passion for nutrition and wellness went hand in hand with teaching. I have this desire to teach children the importance of living a healthy and fit lifestyle. My journey to learn more about wellness and nutrition has taken me coast to coast. I have been to wellness meetings from Boston to Napa Valley, at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). I have learned the importance of healthy cooking and the benefits it has for our bodies. I have used this knowledge to overcome my own health challenges through clean eating and exercise. I have first-hand experience with the amazing benefits of wellness. I want my students, and all children, to feel the same way. I am here to inspire children to live a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Caroline Mason, BS, MS
My interest in health and wellness began at an early age with my love for playing soccer. I knew it was crucial to take care of my body to reach my highest potential on the field. I went to North Carolina State University, where I studied nutrition for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. After college, I started working at a health education center and quickly discovered my passion for empowering children and families in the community. I realized that the best way to help families adopt a healthy lifestyle was through hands-on learning experiences. The Wellness Cove Activity Books provide hands-on activities for families and are an amazing platform for learning about health. They present wellness in a fun and exciting way and allow families to come together to discover the importance of taking care of their bodies. I recently started a family of my own, and I cannot wait for my two boys and the next edition of our family, to journey through the Wellness Cove Activity Books !
Bill Hobbs, Artist
As a professional Illustrator and Graphic Designer with over 30 years of experience, I have drawn and designed a large variety of different things for clients large and small. My artwork has appeared in magazines, posters, products, displays, private collections, comic books, coloring books, book covers, and, of course, the Wellness Cove Activity Books. I believe art should inspire and evoke emotion. Art can also help tell a story quicker than words alone. I try to add a little bit of fun to everything I draw.