Ella Health Appoints Joseph Shikorsky as Chief Financial Officer

WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ella Health, a woman's wellness provider, announced today that it has appointed health care industry veteran Joseph Shikorsky of West Chester, PA, as Chief Financial Officer.

In addition to overseeing the company's finances, Shikorsky will build partnerships with community providers and other key stakeholders to expand Ella Health into new locations and lines of service. He has nearly three decades of experience as a finance executive and specializes in maximizing growth opportunities.

"We are pleased to welcome a financial expert with such a tremendous wealth of experience and keen insight into the challenges of a rapidly growing health care company," said Ella Health Chief Executive Melissa Dyrdahl. "Joe understands the needs of our patients and how to create and support the partnerships that will enable us to serve them better."

Ella Health provides 3D mammography and women's integrative physical therapy programs in spa-like centers that provide a relaxing, comfortable environment. The centers are independent but Ella Health partners with physician groups to provide a stronger community presence.

"There is a tremendous passion at Ella Health for improving the quality of health care for women both in our centers and the industry generally," Shikorsky said. "I am looking forward to the opportunities we are creating to expand what we offer and to reach more patients."

Shikorsky has nearly 30 years of financial and accounting experience in the health care industry and was most recently Vice President of Finance with Physiotherapy Associates, Exton, PA, a national provider of outpatient rehabilitation services. Other positions include Chief Financial Officer/VP Finance of Fresenius Vascular Care, Berwyn, PA; and VP/Controller of Critical Homecare Solutions, Conshohocken, PA.

He earned a Master of Science degree in taxation from Villanova University, Villanova, PA, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.

Ella Health is a growing women's wellness company based in San Francisco with centers across the country. Ella Health provides 3D Mammography, physical therapy and integrative wellness programs designed by women for women.

SOURCE Ella Health

Related Links

http://www.ellahealth.com