About Van Zant Medical Group

Renae Callahan, FNP-C

Renae is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Master’s degree from St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in Peoria, IL. She has experience working with adults and children of all ages, with over ten years nursing experience in pediatrics. She has served as a nursing professor for Illinois Wesleyan University. Renae also has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bradley University.

In her spare time, Renae enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She has a passion for promoting a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and fitness. She enjoys running and is a certified group fitness instructor. Renae also enjoys singing on the worship team at her church.

Renae desires to help others achieve optimal health, prevent disease, and be the best possible version of themselves. She believes in providing holistic care, incorporating mind, body, and spirit. Renae feels incredibly blessed to be a part of Van Zant Medical Group, and is excited to walk with you on your health journey!

Maureen Eisenberg, C-PNP

Maureen is a pediatric nurse practitioner, certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She has eleven years of pediatric nursing experience, including eight as a nurse practitioner working in pediatric primary care. She is fellowship certified through the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS), which focuses on treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and neurodevelopmental needs using a functional medicine approach.

Maureen is passionate about empowering patients and families to be their own best advocates. She enjoys guiding families in their pursuit of optimal health as best suits their child’s individual needs. She seeks to see everyone reach their full potential so that they may shine their brightest light into the world.

In her spare time, Maureen enjoys being with her husband and children. She loves to read, do yoga, be in nature, and play with herbs. She has a masters degree in nursing from Columbia University, an associate’s degree in nursing from Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Development Studies from McGill University. She is a fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. She also practices craniosacral therapy and is certified through the Upledger Institute.

Angy, Receptionist

Angy grew up in the Peoria area and is married to Bryan. Angy’s biggest role has been as a mom raising three sons. In January 2018, she joined Van Zant Medical Group, S.C. and was immediately foundational to its success. Angy has contributed her elbow grease to the furnishings, her creative mind to its look, and her warmth and personality to engaging patients on the phone and in the front office.

When she is not in the office, she enjoys hosting family and friends at their lake house, as well as creative design and crafting.

Angy says, “I have been blessed with a wonderful husband and three amazing boys. I enjoy meeting new people and helping as many people as possible.” We are thankful that Angy is one of the the first faces you see as you enter Van Zant Medical Group, S.C.

Corrie, R.N.

Corrie has been a nurse for almost 12 years, with experience in intensive care, outpatient surgery, and fertility prior to joining Van Zant Medical Group.  She enjoys educating patients and helping them to feel empowered to take control of their health.  She says she feels that being a nurse is her true calling from God and can’t imagine doing anything else more fulfilling.

Corrie has been married to her loving husband, Andy, for 7 years, and they have one beautiful daughter who always keeps them on their toes.  In her spare time, Corrie enjoys volunteering on her church’s worship team, going hiking, artisan coffee, and the beach.

Melissa, L.P.N.

Bio coming

Alison, Certified Medical Assistant

Alison received her CMA from Midwest Technical Institute in March 2022. She has been with Van Zant Medical Group since May of 2022.

Alison really enjoys working with our patients and seeing their improvement at each visit. Her kind heart and infectious laugh will make you feel right at home!

She loves her two chihuahuas and a dachshund, and enjoys spending time outside. In the summertime you may find her camping in her RV next to a local lake.

Christina, Clinical Assistant

Christina has worked in the medical field for almost 15 years. She is married and has a young son with complex medical needs. She says that working in functional medicine paved the way for her as a mom to a special needs child by giving her the confidence and knowledge to know how to advocate for him and push for more and better answers. While our office wouldn’t function half as well without her, she says that being his mom is her favorite and most rewarding role.

When she has spare time, she enjoys being with family, getting coffee, the outdoors, and getting 8 hours of sleep!

Jill, Nursing Assistant & Receptionist

Jill is a certified nursing assistant and is currently enrolled in at OSF College of Nurse to become a registered nurse. In her spare time, she likes to create art, draw, and go to the lake with friends and family. She is a proud owner of Jasper, her 25 pound cat. Jill loves interacting with patients and her fellow staff at Van Zant Medical Group and brings a wonderful presence to our office.

Cathy, Phlebotomist, Health Lab

Cathy has been in the medical field as a phlebotomist for 34 years and has worked at Van Zant Medical Group since 4 years. She has 2 children and 6 grandchildren, 4 boys and 2 girls. Her grandchildren have taught her patience and that spilled milk is really just spilled milk.

In her spare time she loves to have her grandchildren around, listening to music, cooking, and doing yard work.

Cathy is an amazing phlebotomist and we are thankful she is at our office!