Our Team
Medical Director: Dr Glen McCracken was voted Top Doctor of Phoenix in 2005 and 2009, Dr. McCracken has been practicing medicine in the Valley for the past 15 years. As a graduate of Creighton University, Dr. McCracken set his goals toward Emergency Medicine and moved to New York where he became chief resident of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. After moving to Scottsdale in 1995, Dr. McCracken has filled several roles at Scottsdale Healthcare including medical director of the Emergency department at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea where he continues his practice as an Emergency Room Physician. Working toward his Masters in Business Administration in the Executive Program at the University of Arizona, Dr. McCracken looks forward to continuing his passion for medicine while pursuing ways to address the current health care environment.
Naturopathic Physician: Emily Keranen, ND After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Keranen followed her dream of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor by attending the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Passionate about her academic work, she graduated with honors from both UMN and SCNM. Dr. Keranen enjoys volunteering with women’s organizations, animal shelters and participating in community events. Her hobbies include hiking, backpacking, camping and gardening.
Dr. McCracken and his expert staff look forward to providing you with a positive, personalized plan to achieve the best results for you. Their passion lies in giving their best efforts to helping you create a healthy lifestyle that will allow you to be the person that you want to be.
Rebecca Berger has more than ten years of experience in the fitness field, including extensive experience as a certified trainer and Pilates instructor. Her extensive education and experience with both individuals and groups lends itself to a genuinely uplifting and unique approach to weight loss. This expertise and a genuine interest in health and fitness will assist clients in reaching their goals and achieving long term, sustainable results. Her passion lies in helping people get healthier and feel better inside and out. Email
Jodi Jaffe brings a unique eye for marketing and a keen business sense to the weight loss industry. She has a passion for healthy living, an appreciation for good nutrition and a strong belief in the concept of ‘You are what you eat!’. As a successful business owner for over 10 years, Jodi combines the best of her expertise with her enthusiastic personality and applies it to this proven system. Her goal is not just to educate you, but to motivate and experience the journey with you. Email
Our team of certified M.A.s (Medical Assistants) is highly skilled and trained in the weight loss field. Cheryl, Ithzel and Yesi are an essential part of our team. They are here to help educate your about our services and fantastic benefits our clinic has to offer. Both Ithzel and Yesi are available to assist any of our Spanish speaking patients.
Melani, our director of “first impressions”, will happily greet you upon your visit to Valley Medical Weight Control. WIth several years of experience in customer service, Melanie is always ready to answer any of your questions with a smile at our front reception desk.
