About Me

Welcome to Dr. Rho Wellness

Discover the vibrant world of Dr. Rhoda Moise (Dr. Rho)—a health and wellness consultant who fuses science and soul. With a Ph.D. in Prevention Science and Community Health from the University of Miami, Dr. Rho is an expert, internationally trained scientist, artist, and educator, dedicated to holistic well-being through a biopsychosocial approach.

Dr. Rho's impressive background includes a B.S. with honors in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State and a prestigious NIH T32 postdoctoral fellowship at Temple University’s Fox Chase Cancer Center. She crafts innovative solutions for diabetes, cardiovascular health, sleep disorders, and more. Her 200-hour certification in Ancient Egyptian yoga and a certificate in herbal studies further enhance her integrative medicine practice. She has experience working in various health sectors including roles as an academic university professor, private research company director, and federal government health science administrator.

Born in Philadelphia to Haitian immigrant parents, Dr. Rho's early experiences with healthcare access and community healing sparked her passion for wellness. She founded Dr. Rho Wellness to share her excellent insights through engaging workshops, transformative training, and captivating speaking engagements.

Dr. Rho offers consulting, training, and speaking services across diverse settings, including K-12 schools, colleges, non-profits, and corporate environments. Her dynamic speaking style captivates audiences of all ages, fostering a culture of wellness. 

As a scientists, artist, and educator, Dr. Rho encourages everyone to embrace wellness in all its forms. She’s not just a consultant; she’s a catalyst for change, committed to creating equitable health solutions that resonate deeply within communities. 

Join Dr. Rho on this exciting journey to cultivate cultures of wellness and transformation—because health is not just a goal; it’s a rewarding adventure!

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Dr. Rho has been recognized for honors, awards, and fellowships such as the Penn State Emerging Professional–Graduate Degree Award (2024); University of Miami HR Award for Excellence in Graduate Course-Level Teaching of Social Determinants of Health (2024); PRIDE NIH Training Program (2022); Aseemkala Initiative Health Research Choreography Fellowship (2021); Barrett Prize for Best Dissertation on a Latin American or Caribbean Topic at University of Miami (2020); National Edward A. Bouchet Honors Society at Yale University (2018); Dean’s Diversity Council Dedication to Leadership and Service Award at University of Miami (2017); McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (2015); Ralph Dorn Hetzel Achievement Award at Penn State University (2015); Reddy Mission Award at Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College (2015); FOBA Fannie Lou Hamer-W.E.B. DuBois Service Award at Penn State University (2014); Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (2013); and Outstanding Research Award at A Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (2012).