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Raised in southeast Michigan, Dr. Labian received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and her medical degree from Wayne State University. After completing her pediatric residency at Columbus Children’s Hospital through Ohio State University, Dr Labian moved on to practice in Cleveland, OH, Minneapolis, MN, and Princeton, NJ. She is happy to be back in home in Michigan! Dr. Labian brings with her over 18 years of pediatric experience and expertise in adolescent health and nutrition. She is the mother of three adolescent daughters and enjoys the outdoors.

Dr. Mulder is originally from Chippewa Lake in central Michigan. She graduated from medical school at Michigan State University and completed her residency training at Cleveland Clinic in 2007. She has a special interest in international and rural medicine as well as breastfeeding and the care of infants, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, depression and adolescent medicine including gynecology. Outside of medicine Dr. Mulder enjoys running, gardening, reading and her two children Adeline, age three and Eliott who was born in May. She and her husband Joel have an organic farm outside of Traverse City.

Her medical training includes both a pediatric residency and fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University. In addition to being board certified in pediatrics, she has also earned certification through the American Board of Pediatrics, Sub-Board of Pediatric Pulmonology from 1992- 2006. Dr. Smith cares for many of our areas’ children with pediatric lung disease. Married with one adolescent son, she enjoys outdoor sports, gardening, and cooking.

She completed her pediatric residency at St. John’s Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to relocating to Traverse City, Dr. Schell worked in private practice in the Detroit area and was a member of the teaching faculty at St. John’s Hospital. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. Her clinical interests include nutrition and obesity prevention, parenting, and behavioral issues. Dr. Schell is married and a mother to three school age children. She is active in our community, serving on several TCAPS committees, the Great Lakes Children Museum Board of Trustees, and the Governor’s Board at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Dr Schell enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, and boating with family and friends.