Meet the Team
At Loop Wellness Clinic you get a team of professionals that are compassionate and invested in your path to wellness. Our team of specialty trained health care professionals will provide ongoing personal care and guidance so you can reclaim your health.
Monica is an empathetic and compassionate provider, who always has her patient’s best interest at heart. Monica earned a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech. She furthered her studies with a Master of Science in Medicine/PA Studies from Shenandoah University. Monica has maintained her licensure with the National Commission of the Certification of PAs since 2004. She has over 17 years of clinical experience in Emergency Medicine within INOVA Loudoun Hospitals Level 3 trauma center.
Monica has utilized her clinical experience and knowledge to branch out into integrative medicine. Monica is certified as a BioTE Medical practitioner in VA and has completed training with the IV Therapy Academy and has maintained continued education with A4M. Monica’s goal is to improve the quality of life of her patients. Helping not only reduce their prescription medications, but to also improve their energy, mental clarity, sleep, mood, libido, and weight loss. Improving patient's physical and mental health is her primary goal.
Monica Unni has earned ’Legacy’; status as a BioTe provider, showcasing her exceptional expertise and dedication to Bio identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). With aa distinguished record of serving a multitude of new patients every month, Monica stands as the most experienced provider in the Northern Virginia area, consistently delivering top-tier care and results in hormone optimization.
Erika is a passionate and energetic healthcare provider as a NursePractitioner, specializing inwomen’s health. She is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in midwifery and a 26-year NavyVeteran. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University inVirginia, she practiced as a registered nurse for 10 years. Her passion for women’s health andconstant learning lead her to earn her Doctorate in Nursing Practice as a Midwife from theUniversity of Washington in 2017. Erika has both personal and professional passion aroundfitness and wellness; she is also an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. She is dedicated to helpingher patients achieve their goals in wellness of both body and mind.
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Dr James Cannon, MS, DHA, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA is compassionate and patient centered clinician/PA who is a graduate of the Arizona School of Health Sciences/A. T. Still University, earning a Master of Science in Medicine/PA Studies with follow on certification in primary care (1997) and psychiatry (2012) by the National Commission on the Certification of PAs (NCCPA). He is also a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of PAs. In addition to his clinical credential, as a life long learner, has earned multiple graduate degrees including a Masters of Business Administration and Doctorate in Health Administration/Health Sciences. Seeking to further refine his clinical knowledge with bio-identical hormones and wellness, completed an American Academy of Anti-Aging fellowship in functional and regenerative medicine with subsequent certification by the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAHP). PA Cannon has been practicing bio-identical hormone optimization with pellet therapy (2008) and weight loss (1997) for many years. Certified as a BioTe medical practitioner who is licensed in Virginia and Maryland.
Dr. Henry J. Van Pala, Yale University trained and board certified Internal Medicine physician and board certified Gastroenterologist, serves as the Medical Director for North Hills Internal & Integrative Medicine and also the Medical Director for the Assure Wellness Group.
Dr. Van Pala first became licensed to practice medicine in 1983 and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Van Pala perfected his desire to achieve medical excellence by passing the challenging Internal Medicine Maintenance of Certification Exam in 2010 and the rigorous Full Certification Exam in Gastroenterology in 2013, a remarkable feat considering Dr. Van Pala first became licensed to practice medicine over thirty years ago. Over the years, Dr. Van Pala has maintained his expertise by completing 2,500 hours in Category 1 Continuing Medical Education.From 2012 to 2013, Dr. Van Pala spent an additional year in advanced Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training at Georgia Regents University, formerly known as Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, Georgia, which afforded him the opportunity to interact with research and medicine at a level only a leading academic institution can provide. At Georgia Regents University, Dr. Van Pala trained to master the most modern medical technologies and treatment systems and received additional, comprehensive training in the fields of gastroenterology, cardiology, pulmonology, infectious disease, endocrinology, nephrology, rheumatology, general internal medicine, critical care medicine, and geriatrics.
Dr. Van Pala has also become an expert in men and women’s wellness, hormonal therapy, nutrition balance assistance, and, most notably, creative, integrative, and highly personal weight loss solutions. Dr. Van Pala’s philosophy is that in order to understand and treat the patient as a whole, he must not only innately understand the complexities of modern medicine, but also must address deficiencies in the individual and diagnose and correct the underlying problem. Dr. Van Pala is uniquely qualified to diagnose and care for the complete patient in an integrative manner, utilizing modern treatments to help patients lose weight and become hormonally balanced, helping them restore their stamina and sexual vitality, and enabling them to live more rewarding and satisfying lives. Dr. Van Pala is licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia.
Nicole has been an RN for 17 years, receiving her degree and graduating Magna Cum Laude from Liberty University. After acquiring a solid foundation of experience as a travel nurse in various teaching hospitals in Virginia, she made the ER her home for the next 13 years, which is where she met Monica. She and Monica worked together for 10 years at Inova Loudoun Hospital. She loved her time in the ER and has always been attracted to fast turnover, task based nursing, but after 13 years of caring for patients who were so far behind in their wellness and who used polypharmacy as a bandaid, she knew she needed to find a field that helped people actually be well, not just appear to be well.
Unable to find a specialty that checked all the boxes, she went into retirement. For the next 4 years, she stayed at home with her children and grew a large and successful cosmetic sales business, but her unused nursing license still called to her. When Monica presented her idea for Loop Wellness Clinic and what BHRT and IV Vitamin Therapy would mean for people in our area, Nicole knew she had to be a part of it. She looks forward to helping guide patients through their journey to health recovery and proactive wellness.
Alison has always had the dedication to Make a Difference, in every aspect of her life. She has been an Emergency Room and Trauma Registered Nurse for 15 years. She graduated from West Virginia University, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Throughout her career she has received numerous awards for exemplary leadership and dedication to process improvement. Alison is a published nurse researcher with a passion for innovation.
Alison is a Northern Virginia native and currently resides here with her husband and four young children. Alison’s passion for health and wellness has driven her to Loop Wellness Clinic as a way to Make a Difference for others in her community.
Cheryl's professional journey is a testament to her commitment to patient care and her remarkable adaptability. She began her career in the IT industry, working at AOL and Sprint, but her passion to make a positive impact on people's lives led her to transition to the world of healthcare.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from George Mason University, Cheryl began a new path, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 2007. Her nursing career took off at Washington Hospital Center in the cardiac step-down unit before she dedicated 15 years to Inova Loudoun Hospital. There, she achieved recognition as Nurse of the Year three times, owing to her excellence in critical care. Cheryl's expertise extends beyond the hospital, as she found fulfillment in helping patients achieve health and wellness goals at Loop Wellness Clinic since 2021.
Cheryl's diverse career has given her a unique perspective, allowing her to connect with patients on both their worst and best days. Beyond her professional life, she resides in Ashburn, VA, alongside her husband, two children, and their beloved dog. In her free time, she loves taking boxing classes, a foodie, and explores the world through travel.
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