About
Wellsville
Wellsville is a multi-faceted program that includes an award-winning TV show, an award-winning children’s book series, a health literacy school program, a virtual learning program, an engaging website, social media, health resources, and more!
Wellsville is a program of WellFit Incorporated, a 501c3 non-profit organization, committed to educating, entertaining and empowering children and their families to L.E.A.P. – Learn, Embrace and Actively Practice – optimal health in mind and body.
Wellsville provides children and families with positive experiences and relevant knowledge to help them lead healthy and active lives by learning the value of healthy eating, the importance of regular physical activity and strategies to develop healthy lifestyle choices for life. It also addresses emotional health by emphasizing the importance of kindness and healthy self-esteem.
The award-winning Wellsville TV show is a first-of-its-kind family TV show combining education and entertainment (“edu-tainment”) to educate and empower kids and families to live healthy and well. Segments feature get-off-your seat movements, healthy recipes, and uplifting chats with inspiring healthy heroes, physicians and a variety of experts in various health and wellness fields. The show features Wellsville kids and parents who represent people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. This 30-minute show’s music and motivation aired for 13 years on FOX 66 and now can be watched on Spectrum Channel 1021, VNET Fiber Channel 2 or on Streaming Services – ROKU, APPLE, TV or on CAM Erie’s website!
Meet the Team!
Kathy lorio Snow
Kathy Iorio Snow is the Vice President of WellFit Incorporated, Executive Creative Director of the Wellsville Programs, and Executive Director, writer, and co-host of the award-winning children and family television show Wellsville. She is also an award-winning children’s author and the creator of the beloved Kusa & Friends children’s picture book series.
Kathy has spent her career advancing wellness, kindness, and emotional well-being for children, families, and communities. She previously served as Director of a hospital-based wellness center, was a regional and national motivational speaker, and held an appointment on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness.
Through Wellsville, she has developed and led numerous children’s, family, and women’s wellness initiatives, including the creation of the Wellsville Goes to School program, which brings mind-body wellness education, emotional learning, and positive habits directly into elementary schools.
She became a children’s author in 2020 to further expand her impact through storytelling.
The Kusa & Friends series has received national and international recognition for its thoughtful storytelling and focus on early social-emotional learning, including honors from the International Firebird Book Awards and the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards.
Kathy graduated magna cum laude from Edinboro University and is certified as a health coach, group fitness leader, and fitness specialist for children and adults. Her lifelong passion for helping others live their healthiest, most authentic lives is reflected in every program, story, and initiative she leads.
Kathy approaches her work with deep gratitude, believing it to be both a calling and a blessing. She is passionate about using her gifts to uplift others and create spaces where children and families can thrive.
When she’s not creating stories or programs for children and families, Kathy loves dancing, music, movies, game nights with family and friends, and staying active in both mind and body. One of her favorite places to recharge is Niagara Falls—a joyful reminder of God’s beauty, strength, and the calm found in nature.
R. Anthony Snow, M.D., FAAFP
R. Anthony (Tony) Snow, M.D. is a compassionate, competent and inspiring family physician.
Dr. Snow has served in community medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Snow is the President of WellFit Incorporated, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, co-founded with his wife Kathy Iorio in 2004. WellFit Incorporated was developed to educate and empower children and families to L.E.A.P. –Learn, Embrace and Actively Practice healthy living in mind and body. He is also co-executive director, medical director and co-host of the award-winning family TV show “Wellsville.” Wellsville, a program of WellFit Incorporated, a comprehensive, multi-faceted program that includes a dynamic school-based health literacy program, a family-friendly website (wellsville.tv), community programs, a DVD series and the Wellsville TV show, all designed to educate and empower children and families to lead healthy, active lives in mind and body.
From 2013 to 2017 he served as Chief Executive Officer of Community Health Net, a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) in Erie, Pennsylvania serving over 30,000 medical and 15,000 dental visits per year. Prior to his duties as CEO, Dr. Snow served at Community Health Net as Chief Medical Officer since 1993. Dr. Snow is a retired Colonel from the Air-Force and has received numerous awards for his lifelong work serving children and families. He currently works for LECOM Health and is a teacher and mentor to resident physicians and medical students. He is also the Medical Director for the Erie County Department of Health. Dr. Snow continues to make a meaningful impact on the children and families in the community. Dr. Snow enjoys martial arts, memory/mind computer games and taking walks with his wife.
Amy is a retired high school English teacher who loves writing and editing for Wellsville and the Kusa and Friends picture book series. In her spare time, she enjoys backyard bird watching, cooking, baking, crafting, and volunteering as a lunch lady at her sons’ former grade school.Amy Luce
Sarah Hale
Sarah is a seasoned registered dietitian, presenter, and program assistant for Wellsville. She has been with Wellsville for years and enjoys sharing her many talents. She loves spending time with her family and sharing her culinary skills at The Rambler Riverside Golf Course in Cambridge Springs, PA, where she and her husband are part owners. She also enjoys working part-time as a dietitian at a nursing home in her community. Sarah enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, and can make a delicious peanut butter pie!
Chris Schroeder is a seasoned graphic designer, illustrator, and animator with 20 years of experience! He is the owner and Senior Designer of Gem City Creative and the lead designer and illustrator for Wellsville! Previously, he owned Schroeder Creations! Chris holds a degree in Film and Animation from Edinboro University! Chris enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends.Chris Schroeder
Melanie Brewer
Melanie began her career at age 12, salting pork bellies to be later turned into bacon at a local meat market. Her initial career path while in college was to study marine wildlife. This afforded her the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica and chase mating turtles throughout Presque Isle, but once she realized that there were only so many jobs in this industry, she redirected her trajectory towards business and politics. Her passion for politics passed on from her father, took her to serve in several leadership roles on the local, state, and national levels. Melanie started her own marketing and consulting firm to help local leaders achieve their goals. From children’s books to elected office, sharing people's passions with others is Melanie’s dream job. She enjoys serving on local boards and traveling. Melanie is a “people person” with a wealth of knowledge in organizational and leadership skills, marketing, and promotion. Melanie loves to help people flourish in their careers and utilizes her many talents to help others succeed. Also a Special Mention to
A special thanks to our board members, Judy Smith, PhD, Judge Stephanie Domitrovich, Dr. David R. LeVan and our phenomenal student and adult volunteers.
Wellsville is a team of educators, physicians, psychologists, fitness professionals, media specialists, dietitians, health professionals and writers, all with one goal, one mission in mind: To empower kids and families to live healthier and more productive lives through health and wellness “edu-tainment” experiences!
Who is Wellsville?
Wellsville uses a unique multi-faceted approach to promote healthy and positive messages through an educational and entertaining television series, an informative and family-friendly website, an energizing activity and nutrition DVD series and a dynamic school-based program, “Wellsville Goes to School.”
Wellsville provides children and families with positive experiences and relevant knowledge to help them lead healthy and active lives by learning the value
of healthy eating, the importance of regular
physical activity and strategies to develop healthy lifestyle choices for life.
