This special section highlights the region’s top female providers across healthcare and wellness—from physicians and specialists to beauty and holistic practitioners. Inside, you’ll discover trusted expertise and inspiring stories. We invite you to explore these profiles and connect with the dedicated leaders who are shaping the future of health and wellness in our community.
Advancing Healthcare
Dr. Simona Eng leads medical education, expanding specialties and shaping the next generation of physicians at TidalHealth.
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TIDALHEALTH • TIDALHEALTH.ORG
TIDAL HEALTH
Simona Eng, DO, FACOI, SFHM, FACP, fulfills several roles: associate vice president of medical education and designated institutional official; associate program director of TidalHealth’s internal medicine residency; and executive medical director of acute care. She has cared for patients for more than two decades. Now, she is helping to shape the next generation of physicians.
Dr. Eng began as a hospitalist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in 2001. Hospitalists care for patients while they are in the hospital and, at that time, it was a relatively new field.
Dr. Eng was instrumental in launching TidalHealth’s Graduate Medical Education program, and she continues to lead medical education for the health system. TidalHealth became a sponsoring institution in 2021, and the first TidalHealth internal medicine residency class started in 2022. Now, there are 17 accredited residencies and fellowships, and the program is still growing.
One goal of the Graduate Medical Education program is to retain many of those who train at TidalHealth, and half of the inaugural graduating class is still with TidalHealth. Dr. Eng recruited program directors to the area to help launch new programs. She says although residents and fellows train in a rural setting at TidalHealth, they still gain experience by treating and learning from a wide range of diseases.
“By adding the programs that we have, we can keep care close to home, too,” she says.
In 2025, TidalHealth opened offices in several new specialties, including rheumatology, geriatrics and palliative medicine.
While she spends much of her time interacting with residents, fellows and medical students, spending time caring for patients is important to her, too. “Taking care of patients is absolutely critical to who I am,” Dr. Eng says.
Pursuing Her Purpose
Katherine began her career as a journalist, but later discovered how much she loves working in healthcare. “My true passion is population health,” she says.
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TIDALHEALTH • TIDALHEALTH.ORG
TIDAL HEALTH
Katherine Rodgers, EdD, MPH, in her role as director of community health initiatives and population health management, has a life-changing impact on people and communities.
Katherine oversees community wellness along with nutrition and diabetes education. Community wellness includes prevention, outreach, screenings, chronic disease management and addressing factors leading to frequent emergency department visits.
Improving the health of the community isn’t something that just one person, department or organization can do alone. Katherine collaborates with local health coalitions, builds community partnerships and oversees the Community Health Needs Assessment, a process that helps TidalHealth and county health officials take a clear, data-driven look at identifying shared priorities for action.
While working at the Worcester County Health Department, she earned her master’s degree in public health. In 2025, she earned a doctorate in organizational leadership, learning and innovation.
Katherine began working at TidalHealth in 2019 and moved into her current role the following year. It was the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and she soon organized mass vaccination clinics. She was already knowledgeable about pandemics, as her master’s capstone project was on isolation in quarantine plans during Ebola.
Health equity has always been important, and Katherine and her team assist those who experience healthcare disparities. One program that TidalHealth piloted in 2025 is called Food is Medicine—a healthy food delivery program for patients with specific medical needs. Katherine says she loves her team’s passion for what they do.
“It is purpose-driven work that keeps me going,” she says.
Salute to Service
Kathryn, a retired U.S. Air Force major, was involved in TidalHealth’s new mobile mammography unit project. As a breast cancer survivor herself, she was proud to contribute to the effort.
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TIDALHEALTH • TIDALHEALTH.ORG
TIDAL HEALTH
TidalHealth’s mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves, and Kathryn Fiddler, vice president of population health at TidalHealth, is always working toward that end.
“I get to work on the mission every day,” says Kathryn, who is a member of TidalHealth’s executive team.
Behavioral health, community wellness, Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation, school-based wellness centers, care coordination and the Richard A. Henson Research Institute all fall under her purview.
A recent project Kathryn has been involved with is TidalHealth’s new mobile mammography unit, which will bring mammogram screenings to rural areas on Delmarva. The mobile unit’s ribbon-cutting was held in October 2025, and when it starts making visits this year, women will also be able to learn about other ways to maintain or improve their health.
Kathryn, a breast cancer survivor who did not face barriers to accessing care, has heard many stories along the way—some of which were significantly different from her own.
“Just being able to understand the ‘why’ for so many people, and how important this is, made it so much more valuable as a passion for me,” she says.
Kathryn is a retired major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and before joining TidalHealth in 2016, she worked in Baltimore. Now, she has the opportunity to live, work and play in the same place, she says.
Having been mentored in the past, Kathryn now enjoys taking on the mentor role for others.
“I genuinely love seeing people succeed,” she says.
Collaborative Care
Stefanie believes the conversation around menopause should reflect all of its many complexities. “Trust your intuition and don’t give up,” she says.
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EASTON, MD • 443-496-3050
TWOTREEHEALTH.COM
TWO TREE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
At Two Tree Integrative Health in Easton, owner and nurse practitioner Stefanie DeFiglia, CRNP, FNP-BC, IFMCP, brings a refreshing, solutions-focused approach to women’s wellness on the Eastern Shore.
As the first Institute for Functional Medicine-certified practitioner in the region, she offers a level of expertise and insight that is both rare and deeply needed. Stefanie founded Two Tree in 2019 after her own struggle with chronic illness led her to functional medicine and changed the course of her life. That experience inspired her to create a practice where women feel heard, understood and empowered with a clear path forward.
Stefanie’s work centers on helping women navigate the many layers of hormonal health, especially during the menopause transition. She addresses the full picture—hormones, metabolic changes, digestive function and brain health—and believes the conversation around menopause should reflect the real complexity of what women experience. Her patient-centered philosophy begins with curiosity rather than judgment. She listens closely to each woman’s story, identifies opportunities for healing and partners with patients to create individualized, goal-driven plans.
That collaborative spirit extends throughout the Two Tree team, where a holistic model ensures every patient receives thoughtful, coordinated care. Stefanie also remains committed to advancing her field.
Stefanie sees functional medicine continuing to gain recognition as more women seek root-cause answers rather than quick fixes. Her message to readers is simple and powerful: Trust your intuition and don’t give up. Sometimes the right questions make all the difference.
Artistic Precision
Amanda creates natural, confidence-building results, while focusing on safety, education and individualized care that allows her patients to feel constantly supported.
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MILLVILLE, DE • 302-537-8318
REJUVENATIONSKINWELLNESS.COM
REJUVENATION SKIN WELLNESS & AESTHETICS
At Rejuvenation Skin Wellness & Aesthetics, nurse practitioner Amanda Donaway, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, combines advanced clinical skills with a deep compassion shaped by over 20 years of nursing experience. Her background spans hospital care, emergency medicine, home health and hospice. Each role strengthened her belief that meaningful care begins with listening, thoughtful communication and a genuine connection with every patient.
Amanda blends clinical precision with an artistic eye to create natural, confidence-building results that honor each patient’s unique features. Her focus remains on safety, education and individualized care that allows patients to feel supported from the moment they walk through the door.
Her dedication has been recognized through multiple Best Of Coastal Style awards in Skin Enhancements for injectables and laser treatments, as well as the distinction of Best Nurse Practitioner in 2024. These honors hold special meaning because they reflect the trust and appreciation of the people she serves.
Amanda’s mentor, Dr. Julie Hattier, guided her for several years before Amanda purchased the practice in 2021. Their ongoing friendship and shared commitment to patient-centered care continue to influence Amanda’s approach today.
Looking ahead, Amanda sees aesthetics becoming even more personalized as technology and treatment options expand. She also believes confidence begins with caring for yourself, and she is honored to support that journey for the community she loves.
Specialized Approach
Kelly strives to understand, support and empower women on their wellness journeys.
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SELBYVILLE, DE • 302-947-8388
OFFCOASTWELLNESS.COM
OFF COAST WELLNESS
At Off Coast Wellness, founder and nurse practitioner Kelly Knox, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C, specializes in hormone health with a mission to help women feel understood, supported and empowered in their wellness journey. Over her 15 years in healthcare, Kelly witnessed too many women being told their symptoms were normal or simply part of aging. She launched Off Coast Wellness in 2024 to offer personalized, evidence-based hormone care in a warm, concierge-style space where every woman receives the time and attention she deserves.
Kelly’s approach is collaborative and deeply rooted in listening. She takes the time to understand symptoms, lifestyle, metabolism, stress and goals so that each care plan feels both effective and sustainable. Education and transparency guide her work because she believes women make clearer decisions when they fully understand their bodies.
Within its first year, Off Coast Wellness grew from a single room into a trusted local practice supported by patient referrals and community partnerships. Kelly considers this growth one of the most meaningful milestones of her career.
In the year ahead, she is focused on expanding Off Coast Wellness into a larger, fully customized space and broadening services to meet the growing needs of women across the region.
Whole-Body Approach
Sasha promotes small steps toward support that produce powerful acts of change.
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EASTON, MD • 443-602-1269
BEEWELLHOLISTICHEALING.COM
BEE WELL HOLISTIC HEALING AND MENTAL HEALTH
At Bee Well Holistic Healing & Mental Health in downtown Easton, founder Sasha Whiting, LCSW-C, C-IAYT, is redefining what modern mental health care can feel like. A holistic psychotherapist and yoga therapist, Sasha blends evidence-based treatment with the healing power of the mind–body connection, creating a sanctuary where clients experience emotional, physical and nervous-system recovery in a deeply compassionate way.
Sasha is known for her integrative clinical model, blending traditional psychotherapy with yoga therapy, nervous system regulation, somatic work, parts work, breathwork, mindfulness, and a whole-systems approach to wellness. This unique combination allows individuals, couples, families—and especially mothers—to feel supported in healing emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Sasha believes every person already carries the capacity to heal. Her role is to help clients access the parts of themselves that feel wise, grounded and whole. “Wellness isn’t only for moments of crisis,” she says. “Sometimes, even the smallest step toward support is an act of bravery—and the beginning of transformation.”
Bee Well is more than a practice; it’s a movement toward whole-body healing, courageous change, and a new model of mental wellness for our community.
Transformative Results
Dr. Todd’s hands-on care includes implants, cosmetics and full smile transformations.
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CAMBRIDGE, MD • 410-228-5445
HARBORDENTALCENTER.COM
HARBOR DENTAL CENTER
At Harbor Dental Center in Cambridge, Meredith Todd, DDS, provides comprehensive general dentistry with advanced training in implants and cosmetic care. For 15 years, she has combined technical precision with a love of working hands-on, helping patients regain oral health, restore function and feel confident in their smiles. A Cambridge native, she always knew she wanted to return home to serve the community that shaped her.
Dr. Todd approaches every treatment with the same level of detail and care, whether she is restoring a single tooth or transforming a full smile. She is known for her perfectionist mindset and commitment to patient satisfaction, guided by the practice’s core values of authenticity, positivity, responsibility and trust. Her dedication to continuing education led her to become a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry in 2017, an achievement that reflects her belief in staying at the forefront of modern dental care.
What she finds most rewarding is solving problems that change lives, from relieving pain to delivering cosmetic improvements that help patients smile freely again. Dr. Todd emphasizes that dental health is inseparable from overall health, and she strives to help patients understand the connection.
Outside the office, she enjoys walking outdoors with her two dogs, along with yoga and paddleboarding, which help her recharge and stay centered.
All in the Family
Dr. Bhatt’s interest in general dentistry was fostered by her father’s career.
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CAMBRIDGE, MD • 410-228-5445
HARBORDENTALCENTER.COM
HARBOR DENTAL CENTER
At Harbor Dental Center, general dentist Roshni Bhatt, DMD, brings a fresh, patient-centered approach shaped by a lifelong connection to the profession. Inspired by her father, also a general dentist, she grew up observing the meaningful relationships he built with patients and the impact of quality care.
Dr. Bhatt graduated from dental school in 2023 and enjoys providing a wide range of services, including restorative dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics and both removable and fixed prosthetics. Since moving to the Eastern Shore in 2023, she has found great fulfillment in serving the Delmarva community and has quickly become known for her warm demeanor and thoughtful communication.
She believes understanding a patient’s concerns, goals and comfort level is essential before moving forward with treatment. By taking time to listen and build trust, she ensures each patient feels supported and understood. She pairs this compassion with pride in technical excellence and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Outside the office, Dr. Bhatt recharges through film, family time and a steady rotation of thriller novels. She believes prioritizing personal wellness strengthens her ability to care for others and encourages patients to value their own well-being with the same intention. CS
