Meet Our Team

Cathi C. Stegall, Ph.D., LCSW, CST (she/her)
Mental Wellness Provider, Co-Founder, Chief Clinical Officer

Dr. Cathi provides individual and relationship therapy in Medford, Oregon and surrounding areas and online therapy to those within the state of Oregon. Specializing in relationship therapy, Cathi works with those who are seeking improvements in communication or connection and those in relationship distress. Cathi is a gender and sexually-affirming clinician, a CNM, polyamory, BDSM, and kink-aware provider who operates a judgment-free office and will continually press to create an environment and a culture where Black Lives Matter.

Cathi received her Master of Social Work degree from Cleveland State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology from Modern Sex Therapy Institutes while researching how resiliency in relationships correlates with sexual health and wellness across the lifespan. Dr. Cathi is currently completing her post-doc in somatic sex therapy, studying how the brain and body are intricately interwoven and work together to help cultivate a life of embodiment, empowerment, and sexual health.

In your relationship perhaps you know it could be stronger, healthier, and better and are looking for strategies to improve your relationship before more serious problems arise. Or perhaps your relationship with your significant other feels "stuck"; you are no longer talking with each other as you once had, you are arguing more often, feeling detached, and cannot see how or when things will improve. Treatment includes methods for partners to feel heard and understood and eventually prompt direct improvements in communication, problem-solving, and building resiliency in your relationship.

As an individual, you may find that your racing thoughts hit you where it hurts most, often affecting your quality of sleep, which can then lead to making you feel "on edge", irritable, or "moody", having difficulty concentrating, facing relationship challenges, communication difficulties, hopelessness, or helplessness. Daily stressors that build upon chronic stress can increase anxiety and depression symptoms, reduce energy and motivation, and ultimately stand in the way of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and healthy relationships. Cathi uses evidence-based practices targeting thoughts and behaviors to manage stress better, improve relationships, and cultivate a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Cathi is a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) professionally trained in Clinical Sex Therapy. She has studied under some of the most prolific scientists in clinical sexology and research, such as Esther Perel, Emily Nagoski, Justin LehMiller, James Wadley, Anne Katz, Joe Kort, Rae McDaniel, Daniel Watters, Laurie Mintz, and Doug Braun-Harvey. Dr. Cathi has been trained in Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (an empirically supported treatment for couples, under the tutelage of co-founder, researcher, and theorist, Dr. Andrew Christensen). She has received Gottman Method (L2) Couples Therapy training, IMAGO, and Emotionally Focused Therapy training. Additional theoretical underpinnings utilized in therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Based Mindfulness Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. 

On top of her current clinical licensure, Dr. Cathi has completed an additional 90 clock hours of academic coursework in sexuality education, 10 clock hours of structured group work, 300 hours of supervised clinical treatment of patients presenting with sexual concerns, and 50 hours of supervision with an AASECT Certified Supervisor of Sex Therapy. In her training, Dr. Cathi has been instructed by some of the greatest leaders in the field of sexuality like Esther Perel, Dr. Emily Nagoski, Dr. Justin LehMiller, Dr. Nicole Prause, Dr. Holly Richmond, Dr. Joe Kort, Dr. Barry McCarthy, Dr. Laurie Mintz, Dr. Daniel Watter, Lucie Fielding, Dr. Marty Klien, Dr. Lee Phillips, Dr. Ann Katz, and Rae McDaniel, to name a few.

Careful study in mental wellness throughout her academic and professional career and thorough experience in mental health assessment and treatment brought Cathi to the realization that the current climate of limited resources for assessment and therapy was something that could be controlled and improved. In order to address this need, Cathi has chosen to take her license to practice independently along with her years of experience as a psychiatric social worker and primary care mental health consultant and bring it into the Medford community as a resource for local mental health prescribers, who are looking to expand their clinical approach. These prescribers are doing good work in our communities - Wellness Lab and Clinics was built to help improve this good work and increase the accessibility to services for people looking to improve their lives, address their needs, and find their way.

Individuals and relationships in Medford, Central Point, Ashland, and surrounding areas can use the secure client portal to contact Cathi confidentially and access convenient online scheduling. 

Credentialed independent clinician in Oregon & Washington
(OR: L6635 WA: Lw 61217314)

Mark Stegall, M.Div., CPHRM, CFMEA (he/him)
Co-Founder, Chief Administrative Officer

With a host of healthcare administrative experience, including rural healthcare administration in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Mark has utilized his strong ethical character, extensive healthcare experience, and valiant empathic heart to provide administrative oversight, create sustainable clinical environments and maintain careful practices that assure client satisfaction and support The Wellness Lab & Clinics’ current and developing needs.

Mark received his Bachelor of Science from Clarks Summit University and his Masters of Divinity degree from Luther Rice University, then continuing with instruction in the healthcare setting through Clinical Pastoral Education at St. Vincent Charities hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, the Veterans Affairs Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics in White City, Oregon and Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Oregon, This litany of education and experience have given Mark a sanctuary of insight and guidance, which empowers him to deliver educational strategies in non-clinical Wellness Labs, teaching and coaching clients on how to live a holistically vibrant life to the fullest.  Mark has extensive experience in the public speaking realm that also includes conflict resolution and navigating complex ethical issues within a healthcare system.

Brittney Kraai, MS, CN  (she/her)
Clinical Nutritionist, Integrative Health Counselor  

Brittney is a clinical nutritionist with an integrative approach to wellness. She is the founder and owner of Root and Vine Integrative Health. With the goal to discover the root cause of your symptoms, she runs functional labs, provides in-depth nutrition and lifestyle assessments, and addresses any nutrient inadequacies with personalized nutrition therapy. Sexual health, emotional well-being, and nutrition are intrinsically connected. She works with those that want to manage their mental and emotional well-being by utilizing nutrition counseling and integrative healing modalities. Food and movement, along with sleep, stress, and hormones are key factors in whole-person health. Brittney also provides Intuitive Eating and body image counseling for folks who would like to heal their relationship with food and discover radical self-love. Her personalized plan will meet you wherever you are on your wellness journey. She believes that small steps and a therapeutic partnership are the best way to achieve long-term success.  

Brittney has a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health and holds a license in Washington state. She is currently working toward her CNS credential, receiving 1000 hours of clinical supervision. 

Melanie Bonk (she/her)
Certified Somatic Sexuality & Relationship Coach

Melanie is here to help you BONK BETTER!

Melanie infuses psychological processes (shadow work, internal family systems, inner child inquiry & aspecting) and embodiment practices (breath work, movement, sounding) with lessons and wisdom from Tantra, creating a unique healing container where couples begin to see each other eye to eye, soul to soul.  

Melanie began diving into the realms of relationship success when she came together with her partner 25 years ago. She was determined to change the legacy of divorce in her family. Her parents divorced when she was young, following in the footsteps of her grandparents, who divorced in the 1960s. She has created a divorce-proof partnership by weaving together a vibrant tapestry of soulful communication, emotional intelligence, and sexual discovery.  

In her coaching container, she guides couples in up-leveling their communication bringing on-line soulful space holding and safe, non-violent, ways to communicate needs, wants, and desires giving each partner a chance to be fully seen and heard within their couple bubble. She takes couples through practices where each partner gains clarity on triggers, inner child wounds, and the underlying need for visibility and connection. Melanie says, “It’s like getting an owner’s manual to your partner’s inner emotional body. Invaluable!!”  

During all of these practices, Melanie helps couples rewire, rewrite, and redefine what sex means for each person AND together as a unit. She majored in both Women’s Sexuality and Men’s Sexuality and understands the intricacies of desire, passion, turn-ons, turn-offs, and how to navigate thriving sexual experiences while raising kids. (She has 4 boys of her own!) She works with ALL couples. 

Melanie also offers a Tantric Exploration Coaching Package. In this 10-week excursion for solos or couples, you are taught holistic sex tools that supercharge sensation, connection, and the sacredness of pleasure. If you are ready to step into a sacred sexual partnership with your pleasure, unleashing your primal, raw energy, this package is for you.

Melanie also works with those on a solo mission to heal trauma, awakening oceans of self-love, vibrant pleasure, and empowerment. She believes you are the ultimate source of your pleasure and power. She is a dedicated coach who supports her clients with accountability check-ins throughout the week, follow-up emails after sessions, and custom ‘playwork’ practices to truly embody desires.  

When you partner with Melanie as your coach, you will learn how to keep the love and libido flowing.

Tam Hodge (she/her)
Social Media Freelance Artist

As the latest addition to Wellness Lab & Clinics, Tam generates and publishes visual content and copy full of helpful thoughts and quotes for Wellness Lab & Clinics’ social media pages to benefit your wellness and relationships.

Tam is an Author and a Bartender in beautiful Los Angeles, California. She is the founder and owner of 2nd and Mine, a unique online fashion retailer that offers new and high-standard pre-loved luxury fashion and accessories that won’t break the bank.

While she prefers the beach, the city is a close second. She finds joy in walking downtown, meeting people, and experiencing the diversity and beauty of humankind. And coffee. Always coffee.