THE HEADACHE CLINICS featuring : The Comprehensive Headache Center Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare ( part of Ascension ) Franklin , Wisconsin
The Comprehensive Headache Center was established around 2004 . Since that time the clinic has undergone changes in terms of leadership and location . It is now operated by Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare ( part of Ascension ) in Franklin , Wisconsin .
The following is based on an interview with Ashley Holdridge , DO , who assumed the role as Medical Director in August , 2015 . Previously , Doctor Holdridge completed the Seymour Diamond , MD , Fellowship in Headache Medicine at Loyola University Chicago / Stritch School of Medicine and the Diamond Headache Clinic , Chicago in 2015 .
Doctor Holdridge attended medical school at Midwestern University , Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine , in Downers Grove , IL . She completed her neurology residency at The University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham , AL . Dr . Holdridge received her Board certification in Neurology in 2014 , and subspecialty certification in Headache Medicine from the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties in 2016 . Also , in 2016 , she received the Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine from the National Headache Foundation . Dr . Holdridge is a member of the American Academy of Neurology , the American Headache Society , and the National Headache Foundation .
The other members of the staff include Martha Aregbesola , ANP-BC , APNP ; Kate Sandstrom , PA-C ; Chris Duston , Medical Assistant ; Annette Harlan , Medical Assistant ; Jaci Radosta , Patient Service Representative ; Nora Klaus , Patient Service Representative ; and , Danell Kotarak , Office Manager .
Ms . Aregbesola , has been working at the clinic since 2006 and has devoted the last 11 years to treating patients with head , neck , and facial pain . She received her MS in nursing from Marquette University in Milwaukee , WI , and received board certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2006 . She is currently a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners , Sigma Theta Tau International ( national honor society of nursing ), and the National Headache Foundation .
Kate Sandstrom , PA-C has been working at the clinic since May , 2015 . She completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Marquette University , and since joining the Center , she has committed her work to treating those with head and facial pain . She is active with the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants ( WAPA ), the American Academy of Physician Assistants ( AAPA ), and the American Academy of Neurology ( AAN ).
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