ZCS Employee Wellness Center

Monica Porter, MA, RD, LD, DipACLM is a clinical and wellness registered dietitian with over 8 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Ball State University and is a board certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. Prior to coming to Ascension St. Vincent full time in 2017, Monica worked clinically, both inpatient and outpatient, for Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, IN and St. Vincent Medical Group. She strives to help each of her patients achieve their nutrition and wellness goals by providing nutrition education that is applicable to everyday life. Her areas of focus include, but are not limited to, diabetes, weight management, cardiac health, and whole food, plant-based eating.

Dr. Stochel is a native of Zionsville and a graduate of Zionsville Community High School. After four years in New Orleans at Tulane University, she came home to Indiana for medical school at IU. She did her family medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospital, then completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at St. Vincent Sports Performance, giving her the knowledge to care for a broad range of musculoskeletal problems. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, TJ, and two boys, Liam and Jacob.

Hao Yan, MD earned his medical degree from Medical Center of Fudan University and completed a general surgery residency at Zhongshan Hospital, both located in Shanghai. He completed his family medicine residency at Indiana University Hospital/Methodist Hospitals. Dr. Yan has served as assistant professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and has a special interest in adult and preventive care. He is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese and in his free time enjoys playing soccer, music and reading.

Vickie received her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from Indiana State. Vickie has cared for patients of all ages and served in many roles during her 32 years as a Registered Nurse. These roles include 10 plus years in Critical Care and Medical/ Surgical Nursing in the Hospital setting, over 9 years in Home Health Care, and 2 years as Director of Assisted Living and Memory Support. She loves to teach and is a CPR Instructor with the American Heart Association and a Tuberculosis Instructor with the American Lung Association. Vickie lives in Carmel with her husband Kurt who is a realtor with FC Tucker. Vickie has 3 children and one daughter in law. Vickie enjoys cooking, playing the piano, church related activities and spending time with her family and dogs.

Katie grew up in Indianapolis and attended Ball State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and attended Indiana University Bloomington where she earned  her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling.  She is licensed in mental health counseling and clinical addictions counseling. Katie has been employed at the St. Vincent Stress Center since 2014. She previously worked in outreach and development at Fairbanks Hospital for 5 years, where she spent the majority of her time at Larue Carter State Hospital, Craine  House, and Coburn Place.  Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, her 2 dogs, reading, and being outdoors.