Anne Mangold, LISW, LCSW, Certified Health Coach and Life Coach and weight loss specialist
Finneytown & Florence
Anne Mangold founded Positive Pathways in June of 2000. She has raised three boys who range from age 16-36. She is a foster/adopt parent as well as the mother of two beautiful biological children. She has a mission to help each person she encounters become the best version of themselves. She also wants each individual who works with her to reach their dream. She strives to be an example of balancing work and family, home-schooling her two boys. She encourages peace through utilizing non-violent communication as a tool for each of her clients and team members. Anne also specializes in treating spirit, mind and body, and loves helping with chronic illnesses and weight loss with her nutrition education.
Francine Weil, LISW-S
Finneytown
Francine has over 15 years experience providing clinically sound, creative, and holistic therapy services. She completed her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Cincinnati and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker/ Therapist with Supervisory Designation in the State of Ohio. Francine's style is open, honest, accepting, non-judgmental, and strengths-based. Francine has experience treating anxiety, depression, grief/loss, eating disorders, PTSD, trauma, low self-esteem, self-care, adjustment and life transitions, stress management, relationship/communication issues, emotion/anger dysregulation, and AOD (Alcohol /Drug) struggles. Francine works well with adolescents, teens, young adults, couples, individuals, and families. She utilizes an array of therapy techniques, including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to best serve her client's needs.
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Raymond Johnson, LPCC
Finneytown & COMING TO KY SOON!
Ray is a native of Cincinnati and has over 10 years experience practicing as a mental health counselor. Ray is married and has two beautiful daughters. He completed his Master of Clinical Counseling degree from Xavier University and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Counselor in the State of Ohio. Ray works with adults, adolescents and children coping with Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Adjustment Issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Career Challenges, and Marriage and Family Issues. Ray is a client-centered therapist who employs the techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients improve their quality of life and reach their full potential.
Sandra Allen, LISW-S
Finneytown
Sandy has over 37 years in the Social Work field, having experience with children, families, couples and the elderly in group home facilities, long term facilities, etc. She received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work at St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and prior to that she received an Associate's degree in Mental Health Technology from Indiana-Purdue Universities in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Her Masters was received at University of Cincinnati where her focus was on Mental Health and her internships were at a State Hospital and community mental health by doing direct counseling. Sandy has done many types of volunteer work, among those being a rape crisis counselor, child advocate for SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), tutoring Second graders, and Special Education Workshops. She also has training with long term care facility residents in Memory Care Enhancement. Sandy worked for six years as a supervisor at an agency offering case management for the severely mentally ill. She also worked for 20 years at Tri Health as an Employee Assistant Counselor. This program offered counseling to clients from P&G, G.E., Cincinnati Public Schools, Children's Hospital, Tri Health, and many others. She did Drug and Alcohol assessments as well as counseling for many situations and assessed for further treatment. She did the Mental Health Assessments for prospective Bariatric clients prior to surgery. Sandy does not prescribe to any one theory and prefers to assess the client's goals and start from there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works well with a majority of clients, but Gestalt, Solution-Based, and others can be used. She has experience working with Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorders, and Adjustment Disorders, working with teenagers, the elderly, LBGTQ, many Cultures, and those with Special Needs. Sandy's goals are to help the client find choices so that they can reach their potential to have their Best Life.
Kelsey Davidson, LPC, LICDC
Finneytown
Kelsey is a clinical mental health counselor with an undergraduate in psychology from Xavier University and a Master’s degree from Walden University. She joined Positive Pathways team in February 2022. Kelsey has experience in treating addictions, marital counseling, depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, LGBTQ, attachment disorders, personality disorders, and working with children. Utilizing a holistic approach to help you alongside your journey of achieving your goals. Kelsey’s goal is to help individuals feel empowered through their journey while healing from their past.
Mara Meersman, LSW, LCDC III, MSW
Finneytown & COMING TO KY SOON!
Mara is a licensed social worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from Xavier University and a Master of Social Work from Northern Kentucky University. Mara joined Positive Pathways in 2025. Mara has experience in treating addictions, anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, thought disorders, and working with children, teens, and adults. Using a traumatic-informed approach to aide individuals to believe in themselves, finding their strength and recognizing they matter!
Dawn Bowyer, Certified Health Coach
I am a certified health coach, currently working on obtaining my certification in Life Coaching as well. I am dedicated to helping individuals transform their relationship with food and their bodies. I offer personalized nutrition coaching and habit-building strategies rooted in evidence-based practices. I guide clients to achieve their health goals through a balanced approach that encompasses nutrition, fitness, and mind-body practices. With a passion for empowering individuals to live healthier, more vibrant lives, I help clients find sustainable solutions for lasting well-being. My clients experience weight loss, improved digestion, and increased energy. I recognize what works for one may not work for another. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey and find what works for you!
Joseph Aromola, DC: Doctor of Chiropractic
Florence & Finneytown
Joe got his undergraduate degree from Erie Community College in Hamburg, New York in 1982. He got his graduate degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1986. His areas of expertise include - extremity adjusting of the human frame, full spinal evaluation for scoliosis and the treatment for spinal subluxations, physical spinal and extremity rehabilitation, evaluation of spinal injuries caused from Personal Injury Traumas or Work-related Injury, evaluation for whiplash trauma, upper cervical specific evaluation in the chiropractic analysis protocol as well as the treatment utilizing specific corrective procedures for spinal subluxations. Joe has a lot of experience including Chiropractic & Massage Center of Florence, PSC.: Owner& Operator, Houston Chiropractic, PSC. Florence: Owner & Operator, Chambers Medical Florence: Primary Chiropractor for Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Facility, Commonwealth Chiropractic Center, PSC. Erlanger, KY: Owner & Operator, Chapel Place Chiropractic Center, PSC. Crestview Hills, KY: Owner & Operator with six Chiropractors, Crestview Hills Chiropractic Center, PSC. Crestview Hills, Commonwealth Family Chiropractic Center Erlanger, Aromola Chiropractic Center PSC, Bemis Chiropractic Clinic Alton, IL, and Coleman Chiropractic Clinic New Roads. Joe is certified through ACA-American Chiropractic, Kentucky State Board certification, Illinois State Board certification, Ohio State Board certification, BICS- Business Industrial Chiropractic Services, Diplomat National Board of Chiropractic, KAC-Kentucky Association of Chiropractic, and Treasure of MECA with BICS, Metro East Affiliates. Joe works with clients to release memories and have less intense flashbacks through NET.
Dr. Noah Cali, D.C.
Finneytown
Graduating first from Miami University with a bachelor in kinesiology and then from Life University with a Doctorate of Chiropractic.
Dr. Cali is passionate about helping all people achieve both their health and personal goals. There is so much more to life than simply getting out of pain! With an apt mindset and guided help along the way, taking care of your mind and body, Dr. Cali believes pain is just a barrier to cross to start living a life of wondrous adventure and enjoyment.
An outdoor enthusiast and adventure-seeker, Dr. Cali understands the importance of having a well-functioning body. Dr. Cali has Struggled with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) since he was a young child and it has impacted every aspect of his life to present. Fortunately, his parents found a well-suited chiropractor that helped strengthen problematic joints and kept his nervous system healthy, making the pain and dysfunction manageable. More importantly, that Chiropractor gave Dr. Cali hope for his future and since, Dr. Cali has found purpose to help those others who have lost hope
