Michale “Mickey” Barber, M.D., CEO/CMO of Cenegenics Carolinas

Mickey Barber, M.D., CEO/CMO of Cenegenics Carolinas, combined her personal interest in nutrition, exercise and health with her professional career as a physician to create a successful practice dedicated to helping her clients manage the aging process. She offers an integrative approach to age management medicine and professes the benefits of maintaining energy, health and sexual vigor through a shared responsibility of both the patient and doctor.

A board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Barber holds a medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in anesthesiology and internship in general surgery at Tulane University Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in obstetrical anesthesia at Harvard Medical School/Brigham & Women’s Hospital. She later earned Physician Training & Certification in Age Management Medicine from the Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation (CERF) and the Foundation for Care Management (FCM).

A former assistant professor at Tulane University where she was named Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, Dr. Barber has lectured for conferences and groups across the country and been featured in numerous Charleston-area and national media outlets, including Vogue, Retirement Lifestyles and MSNBC.

It was Dr. Barber’s own health scare at age 42 that put her on the hard-fast path to a life change. Hypertension, high cholesterol, stress and possible chemical exposure left her in such poor health she landed in the Intensive Care Unit. It was a wake-up call for Dr. Barber who became certified in the practice of age management medicine. She now helps others take charge of the aging process and live their lives with renewed vigor.

Dr. Barber, a sports and fitness enthusiast, is a living example of the benefits of Cenegenics, even winning second place in a masters figure competition at the age of 48. She also actively works in the community to promote wellness, including helping improve the quality of school lunches through the Charleston County Medical Society.

A result of her commitment to excellence, Dr. Barber has received several honors throughout her career, including an award for Outstanding Graduate Resident in Anesthesiology, as well as Surgical Intern of the Year and Chief Resident, both at Tulane University. Her practice was also one of 10 businesses nominated as the 2007 Small Business of the Year from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Barber is a member of the American Medical Association, South Carolina Medical Association and Charleston County Medical Society. In addition to being a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, she is also a frequent featured speaker at national Age Management Medical Group conferences.

While she was raised in Mansfield, Ohio, Dr. Barber currently lives with her husband and two children on Isle of Palms, S.C.

Contact: mbarber@cenegenics-carolinas.com

Marc H. Kolender, M.D., Physician

Marc H. Kolender, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who completed both medical school and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. After facing some health challenges, Dr. Kolender decided to transition into occupational medicine and is currently completing his Masters of Public Health in Occupational Medicine from Tulane University.

A strong believer in preventative medicine and encouraging patients to be proactive in taking responsibility for their health, Dr. Kolender found Cenegenics’ approach the perfect fit and joined Cenegenics Carolinas as a physician in 2007.

Dr. Kolender was raised in Charleston and graduated from Porter Gaud School where he met his high school sweetheart, Ellen, whom he later married. The couple have two grown sons.

A member of the Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue, Dr. Kolender has served on the board of trustees for the Jewish Community Center and the Addlestone Hebrew Academy. He is an enthusiastic golfer and basketball player who is active in coaching youth basketball and baseball. He is also a passionate guitarist, who collects both acoustic and electric guitars, and a salt water aquarist.

Contact: mkolender@cenegenics-carolinas.com

Jeremy Jacobs, Nutrition and Exercise Counselor

Jeremy Jacobs is putting Cenegenics Carolinas’ patients on the path to a healthier life. As the nutrition and exercise counselor, he advises patients on specific dietary, supplement and exercise needs based on their health history, current health status and their goals. He also has helped develop the nutrition and exercise portion of the Cenegenics program, including testing and data interpretation.

Born in Anderson, S.C., Jeremy grew up in Pawleys Island, S.C. He has a master’s degree in health and sports science from the University of Tennessee with concentrations in biomechanics, sports medicine and exercise physiology. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health from the College of Charleston.

Jeremy is also a personal trainer and has trained with discus thrower Aretha Hill, a three-time Olympian, as well as Angi Jackson, a former award-winning fitness model. He works with middle school, high school and college athletes as they progress to the next level of fitness goals. Jeremy is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Before joining Cenegenics, Jeremy was assistant strength and conditioning coach for the College of Charleston.

Jeremy lives in Goose Creek with his wife, Samantha. He enjoys exercise, mentoring, coaching/playing in the church sports ministry, playing with his dogs and wood working.

Contact:jjacobs@cenegenics-carolinas.com

Katie Griggs, Clinical Liaison

As the clinical liaison for Cenegenics Carolinas, Katie Griggs processes lab tests, and manages Executive Health Evaluations and patient referrals.

Before joining Cenegenics, Katie was a meeting and event planner for the pharmaceutical and medical industry, for which she journeyed across the world and developed a love of travel.

Originally from Hampton Roads, Va., Katie has a bachelor’s degree in corporate communications from the College of Charleston with a minor in hospitality and tourism. Currently, she lives in Charleston and is involved in Life Community Church. Her hobbies include yoga, skiing, snowboarding, reading and traveling.

Contact:kgriggs@cenegenics-carolinas.com

Carrie Crosby, Executive Assistant

As Dr. Barber’s executive assistant, Carrie Crosby keeps the Cenegenics Carolinas office running smoothly. She juggles a variety of administrative tasks while serving as the local office’s information technology, accounting and marketing/public relations liaison.

Born and raised in the Charleston area, Carrie left her home on the Isle of Palms to attend Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. There she graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts in psychology with a minor in business/economics.

Before joining Cenegenics Carolinas, Carrie worked for the Capital Markets division of Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc. in Atlanta as a member of the Institutional Equity sales team, while also handling private client/retail brokerage operations.

Carrie lives in downtown Charleston and is involved in the Junior League of Charleston, Daughters of the American Revolution and St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. She enjoys traveling, reading, the ocean and art history.

Contact: ccrosby@cenegenics-carolinas.com