www.montereycountynow.com JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2025 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 21 Nancy Guzman Sun Street Centers 11 Peach Dr Salinas 831-753-5144 SunStreetCenters.org As the Controller at Sun Street Centers, a nonprofit supporting substance use disorder prevention and recovery, Nancy Guzman has successfully implemented new EHR systems, enhanced efficiency and financial oversight. She holds a Business degree from CSU Sacramento, and has over 15 years of experience in the accounting profession. Her career has been defined by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and service—values that align deeply with Sun Street Centers’ vision of healthier communities. She is also a passionate autism advocate, working with school districts, parent groups, and speech-language pathologists to expand AAC access in Monterey County. Nancy lives in Salinas with her husband and four children. Dr. Kristina Montellese, DC, CPT 550 Camino El Estero, Suite 103 Monterey 301 Mid Valley Center Carmel 831-655-3255 MonterelleseFamily.com Dr. Kristina has effectively combined the unique treatments of gentle Chiropractic Therapy and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitative Therapy, for over 17 years. She helps patients with rehab and pain management for sports injuries, prenatal care, and also treats patients with Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions. Pelvic Floor Rehab is treatment for Women and Men, with Pelvic/Lumbar pain, incontinence or leaking urine, Bladder pain, painful intercourse, prolapse, symptoms following prostate surgery or pelvic surgeries. Dr. Kristina uses gentle physiotherapy and the use of EMG/Biofeedback, a highly specialized diagnostic tool for pelvic floor dysfunctions. Patients with Neck, Low back pain or Pelvic floor dysfunction are referred to Dr. Kristina by local Orthos, Urologists, OBGYNs and Midwives. Wendy Kitchell Monterey Bay Eco Tours 10932 Clam Way Moss Landing 831-200-3454 MontereyBayEcoTours.com info@mbecotours.com Wendy owns and operates Monterey Bay Eco Tours, an eco-tourism company that provides narrated tours of the Elkhorn Slough on its custom electric catamaran, the El Cat (designed and built by Wendy and her brother, Joe). Onboard, guests learn about the importance of Elkhorn Slough as a critical habitat. With 30 years of maritime industry experience, She holds a 500 gross ton U.S. Coast Guard Masters License and has overseen passages through the Panama Canal, St. Lawrence Seaway, Erie Canal, from Alaska to the Great Lakes. She spent years working in the Caribbean, where she witnessed the decline of coral reef systems due to overuse and mismanagement. This experience inspired her to build a business that ushers people into precious marine ecosystems without causing harm. Dr. Brynie Kaplan Dau Pacific Grove Animal Hospital 1023 Austin Avenue Pacific Grove 831-318-0306 pacificgroveanimalhospital.com Brynie Kaplan Dau is a small animal and exotics veterinarian. Dr. Dau holds a master’s degree from Moss Landing Marine Labs and California State University, Monterey Bay in marine science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She works with a wide range of exotic pets in addition to cats and dogs. Her main interests include feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, behavior, dentistry, and ultrasound. She will always offer the highest quality of care while working with you to manage your pet’s health as well as possible. She takes pride in having excellent communication with you to find the best possible treatment plan for you and your pet. They have been voted Monterey County’s Best Veterinarian 4 years in a row, 2021-24. 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