About Peak Hydration
Who We Are
At Peak Hydration Lounge, we believe wellness should be both safe and empowering. With locations in Bellingham and Lynden, our business was created to provide hospital-grade treatments in a welcoming space where clients can restore balance, boost confidence, and improve everyday health.
Meet the Peak Hydration Team
The people caring for you matter. At Peak Hydration, our team brings together experienced physicians, registered nurses, nutrition professionals and clinical assistants who share a commitment to safe, personalized care.
We want you to feel comfortable asking questions, talking openly about your goals and understanding every treatment you receive. Get to know the people who will welcome you, care for you and help make your experience at Peak a positive one.
Our Story
Peak Hydration began with a friendship between two Bellingham women who shared a passion for health, fitness and helping people feel their best.
Dr. Heather Honey and Ingrid Nishiyama met at the gym and recognized a need for local, medically supervised wellness services, including elective IV therapy and nutrient injections. In January 2022, they began turning that idea into a welcoming place where people could access high-quality care, clear information and personalized support. Six months later, Peak Hydration opened its doors.
Peak is locally owned and independently operated. From the beginning, Heather and Ingrid have remained focused on creating a different kind of wellness experience: professional without feeling clinical, personal without pressure and always grounded in safety.
When you visit Peak, you are never just another appointment. You are a person with your own health history, questions and goals, and our team is here to listen.
Dr. Heather Honey
Medical Director
As Peak’s medical director, Dr. Heather Honey ensures that every service at Peak is delivered with appropriate medical oversight, careful protocols and a strong commitment to patient safety. A family practice physician in Bellingham, she also oversees Peak’s medically managed weight-loss programs, menopause programs and testosterone replacement therapy program.
Originally from British Columbia, Heather attended Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her full-scope family medicine residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. A former college athlete, she still loves staying active. Outside of work, you will often find her hiking, at the CrossFit gym or spending time on the lake with her husband, children and boxers.
Ingrid Nishiyama RN, BSN
Director of Operations
Ingrid Nishiyama is one of the people who makes Peak feel like Peak. As Director of Operations and a highly experienced registered nurse, she helps create an environment that is organized, welcoming and centred on excellent care.
Ingrid earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing. During more than 20 years in healthcare, she has spent 14 years working as an RN in emergency, trauma and surgical intensive care, and operating-room settings.
Originally from the East Coast, Ingrid has lived around the world and is now proud to call Washington home. She enjoys CrossFit, backpacking, gardening and tackling house projects. She shares her busy home with her husband, two sons, two dogs, two barn cats and a lively flock of chickens.
Dr. Shelby Hein
Staff Physician
Dr. Shelby Hein provides aesthetic treatments at Peak, including Xeomin and microneedling. She takes a thoughtful, personalized approach, helping clients understand their options and choose treatments that align with their goals.
Shelby grew up in Bellevue and has called Bellingham home for many years. She completed her undergraduate studies at Central Washington University, attended Saba University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Southern Colorado Family Medicine. She has additional training and certification in therapeutic and cosmetic neurotoxin administration.
When she is not at Peak, Shelby enjoys hiking, camping, running, eating local crab and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her family.
Darcie Hill, MPD, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Darcie Hill helps clients build a healthier relationship with food through practical, individualized nutrition support. Her weight-neutral, non-diet approach focuses on sustainable behaviour change rather than restrictive rules or quick fixes.
A Bellingham native and former University of Oregon varsity soccer player, Darcie studied human physiology before completing her graduate education in public health, earning her MPH and becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Her areas of focus include sports nutrition, mindful eating, whole-food nutrition, chronic disease management and weight management through behaviour change. She also leads faculty and staff wellness initiatives at Western Washington University.
Outside of work, Darcie enjoys triathlon training, soccer, hiking and spending time on the water with her husband and daughter.
Amanda Unger-Kolby, RN
Staff Nurse
Amanda Unger-Kolby brings more than 20 years of emergency nursing experience to Peak, along with the calm, reassuring presence that comes from caring for people in high-pressure situations. A Whatcom County native, she also works in hospice care and understands the importance of listening closely and helping each person feel comfortable.
Outside of nursing, Amanda enjoys gardening, international travel and restoring her century-old Craftsman home. She is happiest spending time with family, friends and her dog, Gus.
Michele Medlen RN, BSN
Staff Nurse
Michele Medlen brings three decades of emergency nursing experience to Peak, as well as an extensive background in flight nursing. Her career has been built around caring for people during critical moments, and she brings that same steadiness, compassion and attention to every client she sees at the lounge.
Originally from California’s high desert, Michele has called the Pacific Northwest home since the 1980s. She holds bachelor’s degrees in both finance and nursing and believes that wellness includes creating a healthy balance between physical health and everyday life.
Michele enjoys travelling, running, mountain biking, dirt bike riding, flying, gardening, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Becca Nobles RN, BSN
Staff Nurse
Emily Capisciolto RN, BSN
Staff Nurse
Jess Brower RN, BSN
Staff Nurse
Jess Brower brings more than 12 years of pediatric nursing experience to Peak. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health & Science University, she worked at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, where she developed the patience, warmth and clear communication that now help Peak clients feel comfortable in her care.
Originally from Whatcom County, Jess recently returned to the Pacific Northwest with her family after living in Norway for five years.
She enjoys travelling, hiking and playing board games with her husband and their two energetic boys. She also loves reading, writing, volleyball and a good escape room.
Bethany Denison RN, BSN
Staff Nurse
Bethany Denison brings 15 years of critical care nursing experience to Peak. Her extensive clinical background is matched by a calm, approachable manner that helps clients feel confident and well cared for during their visits.
Originally from Colorado, Bethany spent much of her childhood in South America and the Middle East. She later returned to the Pacific Northwest and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Linfield University. After 12 years of living and working in Portland, she and her husband moved to Bellingham in 2019.
Bethany loves the Whatcom County lifestyle and spends her free time hiking, camping, kayaking and exploring outdoors with her husband and dog.
Karen Miller RN, BSN
Staff Nurse
Karen Miller has more than 20 years of nursing experience across pediatric oncology, pediatric and neonatal intensive care, trauma operating-room care, urology and ambulatory surgery centre management. Her wide-ranging clinical background allows her to bring both technical knowledge and a reassuring presence to her work at Peak.
Karen was born and raised in Northern California and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Fresno. She moved to the Pacific Northwest with her family in 2009.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys going to the gym, walking with her husband and spending time with her family, especially her two grandchildren.
Kristy Zeidner RN, BSN
Staff Nurse
Kristy Zeidner has more than 13 years of nursing experience in operating-room, medical-surgical and ICU step-down settings. She brings a strong clinical foundation to Peak and enjoys helping clients feel comfortable, informed and supported throughout their treatments.
Kristy grew up in Alaska and Whatcom County, giving her a lasting connection to the landscapes and outdoor lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest.
When she is not at the lounge, you can find her skiing at Mt. Baker, hiking local trails, working in her yard or spending time with her husband, Cameron, and their dogs, Gus and Sucia.
Melanie Schramer
Clinical Assistant
Melanie Schramer brings warmth, energy and a genuine passion for healthy living to the Peak team. She has lived in Bellingham since 1999 and has spent eight years coaching small-group fitness classes and personal-training clients as a Level 2 CrossFit coach.
At the lounge, Melanie helps clients feel welcome and supported from the moment they arrive. Outside of Peak, she enjoys running and hiking Pacific Northwest trails with her goldendoodle, sunrise paddleboarding, cooking whole-food meals from scratch and spending time with her two teenagers. She also loves dancing with friends whenever she gets the chance
Aimee Wilson
Clinical Assistant
Aimee Wilson is a familiar, friendly face at Peak and helps make every visit run smoothly. Raised in Ferndale, she considers Whatcom County home and has deep roots in the local community.
After graduating from Ferndale High School and attending Whatcom Community College, Aimee spent 14 years working in veterinary care. That experience strengthened the patience, compassion and attention to detail she now brings to Peak and its clients.
Aimee is the proud mother of triplets, two daughters and a son. In her free time, she enjoys walking, caring for her chickens and searching for treasures in local antique shops.
Come Meet Us
In Bellingham or Lynden
Whether you are visiting Peak for an IV, a wellness shot, aesthetic care, nutrition support or a medically supervised wellness program, our team is here to answer your questions and help you feel comfortable.
We look forward to welcoming you to the lounge.
