Wellness Center Staff

Meet the Wellness Center Staff

Emily Stochel, MD

Dr. Emily Stochel has been at the Zionsville Wellness Center since 2013. She is a native of Zionsville and after four years in New Orleans at Tulane University, she came home to go to medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at St. Vincent, then spent an additional year in a sports medicine fellowship at St. Vincent Sports Performance. She is triple board certified in family, sports and lifestyle medicine and is an Assistant Clinical Professor for Marian University Osteopathic School of Medicine. Outside of medicine, she loves to travel, exercise, read, and spend time with her husband and two sons.

Audrey Wehr, MD

Audrey Wehr, MD is a native of West Lafayette, IN and earned her medical degree from Indiana University in 2007.  Dr. Wehr is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians. She takes special interest in preventative care, obesity management, behavioral health and diabetes care management. Dr. Wehr strives to provide knowledge and compassionate care to her patients. Outside of the office, Dr. Wehr enjoys spending time with her husband and her three boys. She looks forward to serving the employees and families of ZCS.


Monica Porter, MA, RD, LD, DipACLM

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.

Vickie Spoerle, Registered Nurse

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.

April Stephens, RN

April is an Indianapolis native who graduated in 2006 from Marian University’s Registered Nurse Program. Her nursing background includes internal medicine, pediatrics, hemo and peritoneal dialysis. Outside the office, April has been married for over 20 years and has two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, her church, and planning vacations.

Kenya Richardson-Atanda, CMA

Kenya Richardson is originally from Chicago, Illinois and recently relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana. She is a graduate from Kaplan College as a CMA. Kenya has over twelve years of experience as a medical assistant. She has worked in Cardiology, Podiatry, and Family Medicine. Kenya is a mother that loves playing basketball with her daughter and they enjoy spending time with family, sporting events, cooking, and traveling.

Jen Jansen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Jen Jansen  has over 25 years of varied clinical social work experience, including teaching and outreach for a cancer non-profit. She began her career in community mental health, working with children and families in a school environment.  These past 10 years, Jen has provided psychotherapy in a private psychiatric setting.  Jen works from a Positive Psychology framework and strives to help patients identify and lead with their strengths. Jen attended Indiana University and Washington University.  She is married with 3 children and a dog, Peppermint.  Her interests include service, decorating, fitness and socializing with family and friends. 

Amy Ficklin, LPN

Amy grew up in Indianapolis, graduated from Ivy Tech Community College with her LPN.  She has 15 years experience as a nurse in a variety of settings including long-term care, cardiology, urology and endocrinology to name a few. Amy enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, and family.  She enjoys traveling with her husband, working out and trying new restaurants around Indianapolis.