Christopher Wherity, Ma, Epc, Aac
About Christopher Wherity, Ma, Epc, Aac
Christopher Wherity serves as the Executive Director of the Integrated Care Center, focusing on trauma-informed and holistic approaches to inpatient services. He has extensive experience in healthcare management and community outreach, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations in the United States and Canada.
Current Role at Excelsior Wellness
Christopher Wherity serves as the Executive Director of the Integrated Care Center at Excelsior Wellness since 2021. In this role, he focuses on trauma-informed and holistic approaches to inpatient services. He works within a private non-profit healthcare system that integrates education, behavioral health, primary care, and social services. Wherity emphasizes a person-centered approach to service planning, aiming to minimize time out of home while maximizing positive outcomes for patients.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Prior to his current position, Wherity held several significant roles in healthcare management. He worked as the Regional Director of Community Outreach at MultiCare Health System from 2016 to 2020 in the Spokane, Washington area. He also served as the Director of Growth at ABI Wellness for eight months in 2020. His experience includes directing cardiopulmonary rehabilitation at Peace Harbor Hospital and Quorum Health McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, as well as managing cardiac rehabilitation at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics.
Educational Background
Christopher Wherity has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Arts in Exercise Physiology from The College of St. Scholastica and a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oregon. He also studied Scandinavian Studies: Swedish Language and Culture at Uppsala University. Additionally, he completed studies in General Studies at Iowa State University and Economics, Marketing & Swedish Language and Culture at Westerlundska Gymnasiet.
Leadership Roles in Education and Community
Wherity has held various leadership roles in educational and community settings. He was the Head of Schools and Director of Business Development at Eaton Arrowsmith School from 2020 to 2021. He also served as Executive Director at the same institution from 2015 to 2016. His involvement extends to community service, where he was Co-Chair of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee for the City of Florence, Oregon, from 2012 to 2013.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Christopher Wherity has been actively involved in professional organizations. He served as President of the Oregon Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation from 2009 to 2012. His strategic thinking combines practical knowledge of best practice standards, clinical practice, learning interventions, and human service delivery, contributing to advancements in the field.