Teri Rose, MS, OblSB, Instructor and Program Director
As program director, Teri’s primary role is to listen to members and respond to how they are shaping the program. Teri also enjoys her role as a facilitator and Instructor of the program’s weekly member meeting. Teri is the founder of Benedictine Wellness Services and the author of the Benedictine Wellness Program. Teri has been in private practice under her former company name, Perfectly Produce Nutrition Services, for fifteen years specializing in weight loss and behavior modification programming. During this time, Teri was awarded “The Best Nutritionist in the Twin Cities” by Minnesota Monthly Magazine and featured in national media.
Teri’s resume includes:
- Graduate degree in clinical nutrition with an emphasis on research and advanced culinary training using Food as Medicine
- Practiced Medical Nutrition Therapy under Licensure with the Minnesota Board of Nutrition and Dietetics for 15 years before shifting focus to Contemplative Wellness
- Advanced training in Biospiritual Focusing
- Becoming a Benedictine Oblate with the Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery in 2021
Review Committee
Sr. Linda Soler, OSB
Sister Linda is the Subprioress of St. Paul’s Monastery. She is also the sports chaplain at Hill-Murray School.
Jeff Dols, OblSB
Jeff Dols is a retired executive specializing in Servant Leadership. Jeff is the Co-Chair of the Oblates of St. Paul’s Monastery.
Kami Pohl, OblSB
Kami completed oblate formation with Teri in 2021. She is the Co-director of Initial Oblate Formation at St. Paul’s Monastery and co-leads the new Benedictine Certification course offered to Hill Murray High School students.
Travis Salisbury, OblSB
Travis Salisbury is the Director of Mission Advancement for St. Paul’s Monastery. His role is both as a financial and community steward for the monastery. Travis completed oblate formation in 2014.
Close Mentors of the Program
Pictured left to right: Sr. Paula Hagen, OSB, Sr. Mary Lou Dummer, OSB, and Sr. Virginia Matter, OSB (picture taken by Sr. Jacqueline Leiter, OSB)
Though not all pictured here, every sister at St. Paul’s Monastery has been a tremendous source of encouragement, support, and wisdom for all oblates. We love you and are forever grateful for how you point us towards the divine… deep within our own heart of hearts. To those that are pictured here, you have been significant mentors to me (Teri) personally. With all my heart, thank you.