About

Our Philosophy

At Northern California Wellness, our mission is to empower individuals to achieve optimal health and confidence through personalized care. We believe that wellness and aesthetics are integrally connected and are best achieved through a holistic approach. With a commitment to excellence, advanced training, and patient-centered approaches, we aim to deliver noticeable yet natural results. Our approach emphasizes collaboration with our patients, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored to their unique needs and goals. From hormone optimization to aesthetic enhancements, our goal is to help you look and feel vibrant at every stage of life.

Why Choose Northern California Wellness?

Comprehensive Expertise: From hormone therapies to aesthetic procedures, our team’s diverse specialties allow us to provide a full spectrum of services.

Patient-Centered Approach: We take the time to listen, educate, and collaborate with you to create a plan that aligns with your goals.

Commitment to Excellence: With advanced training and a dedication to ongoing education, we ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care.

Natural Results: Our philosophy is rooted in enhancing your natural beauty and vitality, leaving you looking refreshed and confident.

Convenient Location: Based in El Dorado Hills, CA, we proudly serve patients from surrounding areas, including Folsom, Cameron Park, and Granite Bay.

Experience the Northern California Wellness difference—where your health, beauty, and confidence come first.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Cheree Dunbar

MD, MPH

Dr. Cheree Dunbar is a leader in preventive medicine, hormone optimization, and aesthetic medicine. With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Dunbar combines her expertise with a dedication to ongoing education and a passion for delivering exceptional care.

Dr. Dunbar began her academic journey at Pacific Union College, earning her Bachelor of Science degree. She furthered her education at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, where she received her MD degree in 1998 and a master’s degree in public health in 2000. After additional specialized training in age management medicine and bioidentical hormone therapies, Dr. Dunbar founded Northern California Wellness in 2008. Her patients quickly noticed improvements in vitality and energy, which inspired Dr. Dunbar to expand her offerings to include aesthetic treatments that enhance natural beauty and confidence.

Through continual attendance at conferences and advanced training sessions, Dr. Dunbar ensures that Northern California Wellness provides cutting-edge treatments with proven results. Her dedication to creating a positive patient experience is evident in every aspect of the practice.

Dr. Dunbar has lived in El Dorado Hills since 2003 and feels fortunate that she and her husband were able to raise their two sons in this community. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially out on the lake or up in the mountains hiking, skiing, and just enjoying the outdoors.

Stacie Thum

Stacie Thum joined Northern California Wellness in 2022, bringing over 20 years of medical experience across specialties such as emergency medicine, family practice, and women’s health. Since 2014, Stacie has focused on midlife health, addressing the unique needs of patients navigating perimenopause and menopause transitions. Her hormone therapy, nutrition, and wellness expertise make her a trusted provider for patients seeking personalized care.

Stacie’s approach emphasizes listening to her patients and building collaborative treatment plans tailored to individual needs. She believes that no two patients are the same and that traditional healthcare often overlooks the nuances of midlife transitions.

Stacie lives in El Dorado Hills with her husband and three children. Beyond her professional dedication, she enjoys time with her family, staying active, traveling, and rooting for their favorite soccer teams.

Lee Katharine Rea

Lee is the newest addition to our Northern California Wellness team, joining the practice in 2024. She brings over 20 years of experience in family practice and internal medicine, specializing in care for the adult and elderly population. Her interest in hormone optimization grew from the needs of her primary care patients, both women and men looking for more support in handling midlife transitions. Through education and experience she has become passionate and skilled in managing the complexities of aging, and helping people achieve the best body health possible for a well-lived life.

Lee has a great way of connecting with patients, building rapport, and helping them navigate the options for dealing with the various hormonal changes that occur in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.

Lee earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at Cal Poly, SLO, and received her Master’s in Nursing from Boston College. She lives in El Dorado Hills with her husband and two children. When not following her kids on the sports fields, she enjoys exercising, traveling, skiing, and camping.

Amy Garza

Amy joined Northern California Wellness in 2018 as an aesthetic provider and immediately began building lasting relationships and trust with her patients as she guided them on how to achieve their aesthetic goals. From the start, she has been committed to continuous learning and professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and advanced training sessions to stay up to date on the constantly evolving field of medical aesthetics. She has found that unique niche where she can combine her medical knowledge with an eye for beauty and detail. From administering injectables to performing skin rejuvenation treatments, she has the privilege of helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals, empowering them to feel confident and radiant. The joy and satisfaction her patients have after completing a treatment plan reaffirms her belief in the transformative power of aesthetics and the positive impact it can have on a person’s life.

Amy’s nursing journey began in a busy hospital where she worked in a level three Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She developed a profound understanding of providing critical care to fragile infants. Amy enjoyed making a difference in the lives of her tiny patients as well as their families by providing compassionate and empathetic support during a crucial time in their lives. She quickly realized that nursing was not just a job but a calling that demanded unwavering commitment and resilience. She continues to provide outstanding care part-time in the NICU.

Specializing in aesthetics has allowed Amy to blend her clinical skills with creativity by helping patients look and feel their best. The journey has been immensely fulfilling, and she looks forward to continuing to grow, learn, and make a positive impact in the world of aesthetics.

Amy lives in Folsom with her husband and two children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching her kids’ sporting events, staying active, traveling, and spending time boating on Folsom Lake.

Charlotte Owings

PA-C

Charlotte is a certified Physician Assistant with two years of clinical experience and specialized training in aesthetics. During her rotations, she discovered a passion for helping patients look and feel their best, which led her to pursue advanced expertise in Botox, dermal fillers, laser, and energy-based treatments. Her goal is to ensure every patient feels comfortable, confident, and empowered in their own skin.

Beyond aesthetics, Charlotte has a strong interest in integrative wellness. Living with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis herself, she understands the challenges of balancing health and hormones firsthand. This has fueled her commitment to supporting patients not only in their appearance but also in their overall well-being, blending beauty and wellness from the inside out.