Monica Suarez Kobilis, M.D.

Physician, Health & Wellness Center

Dr. Suarez Kobilis completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Miami while graduating Cum Laude and then proceeded to the Pennsylvania State University for medical school. She completed her residency training at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia and is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Suarez Kobilis is the owner of Orange Blossom Medical, a direct primary care practice that she founded with her physician husband. Dr. Suarez Kobilis provides compassionate, holistic, evidence-based care and focuses on lifestyle change.

As a fellow Catholic, Dr. Suarez Kobilis is thrilled to be a part of the St. Thomas University family. Dr. Suarez Kobilis sees patients at the Health and Wellness Center on Mondays. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Suarez Kobilis is busy being a mama to two little girls and wife to an emergency medicine physician. She enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, reading, being outside in nature and aesthetics.

Jacqueline Dominguez, APRN, MSN, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Jacqueline Dominguez, APRN, is a certified advanced nurse practitioner at St. Thomas University Health & Wellness Center, specializing in family medicine and patient education. She speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Prior to becoming a family nurse practitioner for Baptist Health in 2015, Jacqueline served in the emergency department at Baptist Hospital of Miami, helping triage and assess patients. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from Barry University in 2015 and board certification as a family nurse practitioner from ANCC.

For Jacqueline, the most rewarding aspect of working in family medicine is being part of a patient’s journey and helping them reach their healthcare goals. She tries to build strong relationships with her patients and their families and is passionate about helping them take charge of their own health.

In her free time, Jacqueline enjoys spending time with her husband and her three daughters. She is also a traveler, making it a point to visit one place she has never been every year.

Christina Valladares, LMFT

Therapist; Director, Health & Wellness Center

Christina is a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families harness the transformative power of healing. She holds a BA in English from Florida International University and an MS in Psychology from Carlos Albizu University. As a mental health counselor and educator for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, she has supported young adults coping with anxiety, depression, family conflict, ADHD, and self-esteem issues. Christina has also worked as a clinical therapist at Kristi House Advocacy Center, helping children and teens affected by trauma. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Courtney Mayer, LMHC, M.Ed, Ed.S

Therapist; Athletics Department

Courtney is a proud triple graduate of the University of Florida. She holds a Sports Psychology Coaching Certification. Courtney believes everyone deserves to have someone wholeheartedly in their corner. She considers it an honor to advocate for athlete mental health and walk alongside her clients through all their wins, “losses” (learning experiences), traumas, anxieties, performance trainings, and anything else the student athlete brings to session. While growing can be hard and sometimes scary, it should also be fun and something to celebrate. Courtney makes it a priority to ensure that no matter how hard therapy may become, they will smile and/or laugh at some point every session.

Breeanne Hurley

Office Assistant

Breeanne is the Office Assistant you will see upon entry to the Health & Wellness Center. She completed Emergency Medical Technician school in 2018 through St. Clair County Community College and has always had a passion for the medical field. Breeanne spent her free time competing in pageants and is the former Miss Boca Raton USA where she walked on stage at Miss Florida USA. Between her love for the medical field, and her outgoing personality, Breeanne is just the face you’d feel comfortable speaking with no matter what your needs are.