Kelly Byczek, RD

Kelly received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from Northern Michigan University and went on to complete her internship through the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.  She has been actively working as a dietitian for 9 years.  Kelly currently works as an inpatient dietitian and with clients in the Weight Loss Center.  She is also certified in Adult Weight Management through the American Dietetic Association.

Sherri Rule, RD

Sherri is a Northern Michigan University graduate with a BS degree in Dietetics. She completed her internship at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and has been a practicing Registered Dietitian since 1987. She also has her certification in Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Management through the American Dietetic Association. Sherri currently works with pediatric patients in the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic and in the Blue Prints 4 Health clinic. She has extensive clinical experience working with youth and eating disorders. She is a frequent lecturer in nutrition-related topics at professional and community events in the region. Sherri is married with two daughters.

In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoys cycling, cross country skiing, swimming and taking her dogs for walks in the woods.

Tracy Major, RD

Tracy graduated from Abilene Christian University in Texas with a Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics. She went on to do her internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Previously, she worked as the Patient Service Manager, Clinical Nutrition Manager, and sole clinical dietitian at the Hilton Head Regional Medical Center in Hilton Head, SC. From there she was promoted to Eurest Dining Services as the Regional Wellness Director, where she worked with corporate businesses on developing healthy promotions in their dining centers and corporate wellness programming. Since coming to Marquette General Health system in 2005 Tracy currently covers Pathways Community Mental Health, Home Health, Pediatric Specialty clinics, and occasionally Outpatient Counseling.

Michele Boehmer, MS, RD, IC®

Michele is a South Dakota State University graduate with a B.S. degree in Nutrition and Food Science. She completed her dietetic internship through Bowling Green State University. Michele also earned her Master’s degree at Bowling Green State University in Food and Nutrition. Michele is certified in Adult Weight Management. Previous to joining MGHS, Michele has worked in a variety of settings running her own business in the Detroit area. Her practice included home health, rehab, long-term care consults, and clinical nutrition. She has presented at a national American Dietetic Association meeting. Michele is a registered dietitian who provides both inpatient and outpatient nutrition counseling as well as is a certified wellness coach.

Patricia H. Smith, RD

Patricia received her Bachelor of Science in Medical Dietetics and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Ohio State University.  She’s also Certified in Adult Weight Management by the American Dietetic Association.  Patricia has worked extensively with weight management and eating disorders.  Her passions are writing, lecturing and teaching. She is the Corporate/Community dietitian at MGHS.

Monica Nelson, RD

Monica is a registered dietitian who provides group and individual nutrition counseling. She works with pre and post bariatric surgery patients, medical weight management clients, and a youth obesity initiative in the region. Monica is certified in Pediatric Weight Management.

Ms. Nelson has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in clinical and administrative dietetics from Northern Michigan (2000). Her internship was conducted at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI covering inpatient internal/general medicine, rehab, brain rehab and pediatric floors. She was employed at Hurley Medical Center as a registered dietitian for three years after her internship. She comes to MGH after 1½ years as the diabetes coordinator, registered dietitian, and school nutrition liaison for the Hannahville Indian Community, Wilson, MI.