Chelsea B. Weddle

Chelsea B. Weddle is a Teaching Assistant Professor at Western Carolina University, affiliated with the School of Health Sciences within the College of Health and Human Sciences. She has been teaching at WCU since 2016 and holds a Ph.D. from Concordia University (IL), an M.S. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a B.A. from North Carolina State University.

Her teaching focuses on health from an ecological perspective, emphasizing holistic approaches to health by integrating physical and mental well-being. Her research priorities include obesity prevention and treatment in rural communities within Southern Appalachia, reflecting a commitment to addressing public health challenges in underserved regions.

Though no scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, her professional background includes training as a tobacco treatment specialist and a strong interest in exercise advocacy and community health. She currently occupies an office in the Health and Human Sciences Building and can be reached via phone at 828.227.3233.