Koneechia Edwards, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
With a deep commitment to compassionate care and a dedication to lifelong learning, I strive to provide personalized, holistic healthcare to each individual I have the privilege of serving.
My journey in healthcare began with a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science from Fresno Pacific University, followed by an Associate of Science in Nursing from the College of the Sequoias. I furthered my education with a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, specializing in Advanced Emergency Nursing with a dual role as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work in various clinical settings, including hospitalist roles at Stanford Healthcare and Vituity (formerly CEP America) at Adventist Medical Center Hanford.
In addition to my hospitalist experience, I've also served as a primary care provider in rural health settings and acute and long-term care facilities. My diverse background has equipped me with a wide range of clinical skills and a deep understanding of the importance of patient-centered care. I aspire to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community.
When I’m not in a clinical setting, you can find me spending time with my husband and our two children. We also spend time attending and serving through South Valley Community Church where I am also trained in Biblical Counseling.
Kelsie Kavadas, OTD, OTR/L
Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist
Kelsie Kavadas is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, having graduated from the University of St. Augustine. She is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) with specialized training in the evaluation and treatment of complex pelvic pain and infertility.
Her clinical approach is grounded in a comprehensive, patient-centered model of care. In addition to her primary areas of specialization, Kelsie has advanced training and clinical interest in therapeutic yoga, babywearing, and perinatal nutrition. She is also a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, supporting individuals through the musculoskeletal and functional demands of pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and return to activity.
Originally from California’s Central Valley, Kelsie is excited to return and serve the community she grew up in after spending time living in the Midwest. She enjoys spending her time outside of work with her husband, son, and dogs. Kelsie is committed to providing evidence-based, individualized care to support optimal function, recovery, and quality of life across the lifespan.
Leslie Veenendaal
Nutritionist
Certified Nutrition Professional with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietary Management from California State University, Fresno, and a Master's degree in Nutrition from Saint Joseph College. My primary focus is on empowering individuals to make informed healthy food choices through personalized meal planning and meal prep strategies tailored to their unique health goals. With a passion for promoting overall well-being, I enjoy working closely with clients to understand their nutritional needs and develop customized plans that support their individual goals. In my free time, I cherish moments with my loving husband and our two young boys, exploring the great outdoors by riding horses, and tending to our small family ranch.
Hannah Scheller, RN, MSN
Nurse Health Coach
Hannah was born in California and raised in the Central Valley. As part of a beautiful, boisterous family of eleven children it was only natural that among that bunch one would become the caretaker, and medical emergency attendant. After certifying as a nurse’s assistant at seventeen she began work on the medical/surgical unit at Central Valley General Hospital. She acquired her ADN at College of the Sequoias in 2008 and went on to get her BSN from California State University, Bakersfield. Hannah is a lifelong learner and educator which fueled her decision to continue and complete her master’s degree as a clinical nurse specialist in adult gerontology and nursing education at Fresno State. Years of exposure to some incredible educators ignited her passion to invest in local communities, by sharing tools to support the growth of healthy families.
Families that thrive in whole health including spiritually, emotionally, financially, mentally, and physically. The opportunities to do just this has only grown over her twenty years of in-hospital experience, including 15 as a registered nurse in the areas of medical-surgical and ER, and even more recently as a certified health coach for the past three years. She is grateful to bring that experience to Kindred Care. In the spring of 2015 she completed a one-year program in cross-cultural missions in Hungary, where she met her husband. They now live in the country of Georgia, where Hannah continues to work as a health coach and health educator. Hannah also enjoys knitting for her 30 nieces and nephews in her spare time and hiking with her husband and dog.
