Our People
Eric Stauffer directs education for Pâz Wellness and the Missionary Wellness Center. Katie Ball and Rebecca Martinez are licensed clinical social workers. Ryan Stolworthy, MD, is the medical director of Pâz Wellness.
Eric Stauffer, MS
Director of Education
Master of Science in Education, Utah State University. Religious educator.
Eric Stauffer was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master of Science degree in Education, both from Utah State University. While attending USU, he met his incredible wife Emily. They have 4 children who teach them life’s most important lessons. They reside in Providence, UT.
Professionally, Eric has been a religious educator for 22 years and an adjunct online professor for 10 years. In his free time, Eric enjoys pickleball, food, golf, travel, and time with his family. Due to challenges that have hit close to home, he is deeply committed to improving mental health awareness and education and is honored to be associated with Pâz Wellness.
He is the director of education for Pâz Wellness and the Missionary Wellness Center.
Katie Ball, LCSW
Counselor, Missionary Wellness Center
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Utah. License 13560965-3501.
Katie graduated with a master’s of Social Work from Utah State University. She loves working as a mental health therapist and is excited to be part of the Pâz team. Katie knows life can often unfold in unexpected ways and we often need help. She believes in empowering individuals and building resilience against life’s challenges.
She is experienced in Substance Abuse Recovery, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem Issues, and matters of Faith and Spirituality. She believes that each person has a unique experience that deserves support that is tailored individually to fit their needs.
Outside of the office, Katie loves to spend time with her husband and three boys. Some of her favorite things are traveling, going to the beach, eating good food, and reading a good book.
Rebecca Martinez, LCSW
Counselor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Utah. License 6866416-3501. MSW, Utah State University, 2023.
Rebecca Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker. She currently works as a high school social worker as well as doing individual therapy in a private clinic. Prior to getting her MSW, she worked as a medical and crisis social worker for 19 years in both Utah and Arizona. She was recruited to a start-up company where she helped grow the company and obtain multiple contracts with Arizona Medicaid providers. She loves policy and research.
She has a straightforward approach to assisting others. She believes that everyone is doing the best they can with the information they have and in the situation they are in, and understands that life can just feel really difficult and hopeless at times. She believes that education, both formal and informal, unlocks the door to improvement and change. She is thrilled to be able to work with Pâz Wellness to provide education and support to our community.
Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She is determined to find a way to enjoy the long Cache Valley winters. If you know any secrets, let her in on them.
Medical direction
Pâz Wellness is the nonprofit organization that operates the Missionary Wellness Center. Dr. Stolworthy provides medical direction for Pâz Wellness.
Ryan Stolworthy, MD
Medical Director and Co-Founder, Pâz Wellness
Doctor of Medicine. Emergency medicine.
Ryan Stolworthy, MD, has been an emergency physician for over 20 years. He is a graduate of Utah State University Liberal Arts and Sciences program, the Medical College of Wisconsin and Loma Linda (CA) Health Sciences emergency medicine residency. He has served on the Intermountain’s Sports Medicine team for local Cache Valley high schools and Utah State University.
He loves working with youth in many capacities including coaching. He has seen a dramatic increase in anxiety and depression and wants to ameliorate this. He is married to his best friend, the former Jennifer Davis, and together they have six daughters.
He is the medical director of Pâz Wellness, the nonprofit organization that operates the Missionary Wellness Center. Medical direction for the organization is his role. The missionary courses are taught by the counselors and the director of education.