Magic City Wellness Center

Spotlight time! Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for MCWC. We could not do it without you Lake!

Lake Klamert is a trans nonbinary member of the LGBTQ+ community who started at MCWC working at the front desk and now serves as Healthcare Coordinator. They work closely with patients seeking gender-affirming care, those who are HIV+, and all of Dr. Weisberg’s patients to ensure they receive the best possible care. Lake also coordinates for the counseling staff to schedule new patient intakes and assist with other administrative tasks. They attended the University of Mississippi for early college and went to UAB before taking a break. Their work history includes a variety of jobs from hospitality and billing to freelance creative projects and nonprofit animal welfare. Thanks to the support and encouragement of their friend and mentor Dr. Weisberg, Lake is now taking open-source courses and is on track to return to university to pursue their doctorate in psychology. They hope to specialize with trauma patients, helping people with complex internal difficulties heal and build the life they deserve.

Lake’s personal motto is “be the person you always needed when you were younger.” They firmly believe that everyone should have access to safe, affirming, and accessible healthcare.

Outside of MCWC, they describe themselves as a “lazy busybody.” They are passionate about advocacy and dedicate much of their free time to helping others by facilitating online peer support groups for fellow survivors of sexual and domestic violence, along with regularly providing donations to the local unhoused community. They also run a small handmade arts-and-goodies business, enjoy reading, practicing yin yoga, and baking. Lake lives with their ESA cat, Nymeria, and is married to their longtime partner and best friend, Luca. Their wedding was officiated by MCWC’s nurse, Jamie, and the cake was provided by Dr. Weisberg. Most of their guests were fellow coworkers, who Lake considers family and treasures deeply.

Due to an abundance of caution, we will be closed tomorrow. Everyone stay safe warm!

Spotlight time! Thank you so much for all you have done and continue to do for MCWC. We could not do it without you Krineco!

Krineco Todd has been our Phlebotomist since day one at MCWC. The care she takes of our patients is impeccable, and we couldn't imagine the lab without her!
"I have been a Phlebotomist for 19 years and am grateful to be a part of the team. The dedication and service provided by this clinic is amazing!!! My 10 years with the staff & this clinic is full of great memories and laughter.
Happy 10 year Anniversary MCWC!!!"

Employee spotlight! Thank you so much for all you have done and continue to do for MCWC. We could not do it without you Kayla!

Kayla Boyd, PA-C joined the Magic City Wellness Center team as an Advanced Practice Provider in June 2024. She graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in psychology in 2020 and from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in physician assistant studies in 2023. Her favorite part of being a primary care provider is empowering patients to take charge of their health through patient education. During her free time, Kayla enjoys reading, hiking, crafting, going to concerts, and thrifting with friends.

Employee Spotlight time! Throughout the month, we'll be highlighting all the wonderful employees of the Magic City Wellness Center as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary! Thank you so much for everything you do and we could not do it without you SB!

Shana Brooke Wheeler, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, CPC has been a registered nurse in the State of Alabama since January 2015. She started her career in nursing on the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital in 2015 where she cared for patients from across the state of Alabama with neurological disorders. In 2017, Shana Brooke joined the care team at Magic City Wellness Center as a Nurse Practitioner after graduating with a Masters in Nursing. She has continued to care for the LGBTQ+ population since that time. She specializes in family care and enjoys specifically focusing in preventative health, managing chronic disease states, and women’s health concerns. She is passionate about this population as she has seen first hand the disparities that occur in the LGBTQ population. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Shana Brooke has served as a preceptor for UAB’s School of Nursing since 2021 and for the UAB Physician's Associates program since 2022. She also serves as Magic City Wellness Center's Director of Advanced Practice Providers.

Shana Brooke has been a lifelong resident of Alabama and currently resides in Pelham, AL, with her wife, Lauren, and their two dogs, Luna and Gandy. Outside of Magic City Wellness Center, Shana Brooke enjoys strength training, watching and attending women’s basketball games, walking in the park, listening to music, and completing her wife’s visions for home projects.