Penny and Phil Kirk

Team Northrup co-founders
Scottsdale, AZ

For Penny and Phil, life has been filled with the accumulation of experience. Athletes, coaches, parents of three musician sons, and business owners, just to name a few titles, they have by choice moved twenty-four times in their thirty-seven-year marriage in an ongoing quest for new adventure, and with the intention of letting go of attachments to “stuff.” From New York to New Mexico, from farms to monasteries, from construction companies to manufacturing supplements, they have lived a rich and varied life, uniquely qualifying them to serve as inspiration and guides to their growing family of Team Northrup/USANA Health Sciences members. USANA’s founder, Dr. Myron Wentz, has honored them with the prestigious Dr. Wentz Vision Award for sharing his vision of true health. As co-founders of Team Northrup along with Penny’s sister Dr. Christiane Northrup and her daughter, Kate Northrup Moller, they bring a combined 60+ years of experience in the pursuit of health on all levels. Financial success has come as a result of pursuing their purpose and passion, and this is what they love to share.

Some notable facts:

• Penny was a member of the United States Ski Team from 1968-1972 competing on the world cup tour.
• Phil graduated from Suffolk University with a J.D. in Law.
• They owned and operated a log home construction company.
• They cofounded Advanced Nutritional Research, a pioneering company in the field of pharmaceutical grade supplements.
• They owned and operated a lodge and youth hostel in Taos, NM
• They are 1-Star Diamond Directors with USANA Health Sciences, members of the Million Dollar Club, former Fortune 25 members and currently were elected to serve on the Independent Distributor Council representing all US-based distributors.

Christiane Northrup, M.D.

New York Times Bestselling Author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause, co-founder of Team Northrup
Yarmouth, ME

After becoming acutely aware of the link between health and personal finances in both her own and her patients’ lives, Dr. Northrup along with her daughter, Kate Northrup Moller, sister and brother-in-law, Penny Northrup Kirk and Philip Kirk, created Team Northrup. Internationally known for her empowering approach to women’s health and wellness, Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine and healing that acknowledges the unity of the mind and body, as well as the powerful role of the human spirit in creating health. She is dedicated to helping men and women create vibrant health on all levels.

Dr. Karen Wolfe

Team Northrup Leader
Mission Viejo, CA

Dr. Karen Wolfe is an Australian physician, Health Coach, Speaker, Consultant and author. Born in Sydney Australia, Karen graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and completed a Masters Degree in Psychology from National University in California. She worked initially in Australia as a family physician followed by 8 years of experience in the administration of national health care, wellness and senior programs in her role as the Medical Director of the Australian Government Health Service.

Karen is a board member of the National Wellness Institute. Her greatest professional passions are the areas of stress, preventative nutrition and nutritional approaches to insulin resistance and obesity and she is the author of seven books, including Give Stress A Rest and A Wise Woman’s Approach to Healing and Cancer and in her latest book is co-author with Deb Kern, Create the body Your Soul Desires: The Friendship Solution to Weight, Energy and Sexuality.

Karen is also a Conscious Body Method coach and trainer and is very committed to the application of coaching for achieving behavioral change in wellness. She is an international speaker on wellness and nutrition she is a regular lecturer to the public as well as hospital groups, women’s conferences and professional organizations throughout USA and abroad. She cares that her audiences get it, so her presentations often include demonstrations and participation that bring personal meaning to her audience members.

Karen lives in Mission Viejo with her American husband, daughter and two dogs.

Deborah Kern, M.B.A., Ph.D.

Team Northrup Leader
Austin, TX

Dr. Deborah Kern is a health scientist who dares people to live in harmony with the wisdom of their bodies. Formerly the Executive Director of Lifestyle Enrichment at the prestigious Lake Austin Spa Resort, Dr. Kern is an internationally acclaimed speaker on mind/body/ spirit health. She is the author of Everyday Wellness for Women and co- author of Create the Body Your Soul Desires: The Friendship Solution to Weight, Energy and Sexuality. When she is not on the road, Dr. Kern teaches her Wild Woman Workout in Austin, TX , facilitates healing retreats and also provides one-on-one life coaching sessions.

Theresa Haney and Pepi Diaz-Salazar

Team Northrup Leaders
Red Hook, NY

Theresa Haney and Pepi Diaz-Salazar are Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with a specialty in Dance Movement Therapy. They joined Team Northrup in 2005 to supplement their private practice which took a hit in 2008 during the economic downturn. Since joining USANA, they have completely replaced their private practice income. They have found that this opportunity is the new helping profession, allowing them to integrate their skills as therapists by showing others the power of the health-wealth connection.

Liza Pascal, L.Ac.

Team Northrup Leader
Boulder, CO

“There is only one success—to be able to spend life in your own way.” – Anonymous

OK. So we have no idea who said that, but we certainly agree. The question is, how? How can we fashion our lives so that we can spend it any way we choose? We want to wake up when we’re done sleeping, vacation when we want to, spend as much time working as we feel necessary, enjoy time at home with family as we like and have enough money to make all of that a reality.

It took us a while but we figured it out. It all started when we moved from New York City to Boulder, Colorado nearly three years ago—and much to our surprise (especially Ayan’s) we have been thrilled with our decision. Liza was pregnant when we decided to move and we have a hunch our little Luna was the driving force behind the whole plan.undefinedundefinedWe are both acupuncturists and share interests in health, travel, food, and quality of life. As much as we love being acupuncturists, we learned quickly that there was no way our salaries would be able to pay for our daughter’s education or our big appetite for life.

That’s when we were introduced to Team Northrup and the benefits of residual income. We haven’t looked back since. Four years later, we’re enjoying all the benefits that financial freedom brings- peace of mind being the most profound of all side effects.

Kate Northrup Moller

CEO (Creative Expansion Optimist) of Team Northrup
All over North America

Kate is, and always has been, a creative entrepreneur. She started her business with USANA Health Sciences, Team Northrup’s product partner, at the age of 16. Kate built her business during her Christmas and summer vacations while she was attending Brown University and was able to graduate with a large enough residual income that she never had to get a regular job. She co-founded Team Northrup at the age of 19 and became the CEO in 2009. Kate is passionate about inspiring people to create freedom on all levels, but particularly financially. Her philosophy is that when someone is freed up financially then they are truly able to show up fully on this planet and make the world a better place. Kate is a writer and host of Glimpse TV, an online talk show about falling in love with your life. She’s currently traveling around North America indefinitely on “The Freedom Tour” teaching workshops and exploring what it means to live a truly inspired life.

Maddy Vertenten

Team Northrup Leader
Austin, TX

Throughout her eclectic career, Maddy has been driven by a desire to foster deeper connection among people, and positively impact the well-being of individuals and communities.

Before becoming an entrepreneur, she was a leadership development specialist for a fortune 50 company where she was influential with leaders during a period of significant economic and competitive change. Maddy transitioned from internal consultant to executive coach, working with corporate leaders to discover and articulate unique strengths as an avenue to authentic personal growth, rewarding careers, life balance and excellent leadership. She also held roles in the aerospace, education and entertainment industries. Maddy has a Bachelor’s of Music (and an MBA) and has played the violin with string quartets, symphony orchestras, a rock band, and numerous working ensembles across the U.S.

Maddy designed her blog VibrantOne.com as inspiration for creating a full-spectrum life – promoting awareness about comprehensive wellness through concepts such as lifestyle changes, self-care, the practice of intention and affirmation, pleasure, and mind-body connection.

Maddy finds fulfillment with her family, and in art, nature, and meditation. She enjoys dancing, reading, travel, and being outside in the elements. She currently resides in Austin, Texas with her husband Joe, and children Max and Ella.