Our team.

Charity Kates, MD is the CEO and Director of Wellness Journey MD. She received her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.  Dr. Kates is a Board-Certified Family Physician that is trained in Functional Medicine by the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM.)  Previously, she has worked as a Medical Director of her Practice under a large hospital system. She has been recognized by the National Committee on Quality Assurance for both Patient Centered Medical Home Level 3 certification and for Diabetes Management.  She believes in distributing health information not only in the office but also the community and has done multiple community talks about various topics including hypertension, kidney disease, and heart disease. She has committed her life to helping people live healthfully.  She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, cooking, practicing yoga, and meditation.

Tanisha Kates is a Certified Health Coach by the esteemed Institute for Integrative Nutrition (INN.)  She is currently pursuing her Master Life Coach Certification.  She has been a lifelong learner on topics of health and wellness. She has a love for helping people achieve their goals.  When she is not helping clients, she enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, reading, cooking, and exercising.