Our Mission

For Faithful and Fulfilling Romance
We serve married couples and those discerning marriage by educating, forming, strengthening, and guiding them through courses, coaching, counseling, retreats, and publications. Through these means, we hope to alleviate the shame and isolation that often surround intimacy and address the ignorance and confusion concerning the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Our Vision

A world where every Catholic couple experiences a faithful and fulfilling marriage spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically reflecting the fullness of God’s design for intimacy.
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Our Team

Board of Directors

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James Walther

MA, ABS: President, Executive Director, & Senior Intimacy Coach
About me
James is a professional Catholic intimacy (relationship & sex) coach and theologian. He holds three degrees in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and has done graduate studies in marriage and family therapy at Capella University. He is an EMT and ABS certified sexologist. His research interests include Catholic sexual ethics, the female orgasm, trauma, and the sacramentality of the minor orders. He is the translator of Yves Chiron’s Paul VI: The Divided Pope. He also serves full-time as a combat medic in the Army National Guard.
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Megan Walther

LCSW: Vice-President
About me
Megan is from Nashville, TN but currently resides in St. Louis, MO with her husband. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Trevecca Nazarene University and her Master’s in Social Work from Southern Adventist University with an emphasis in Trauma and Emergency Management. She has worked in various settings such as foster care, veterans treatment court, intensive outpatient adult case management, safe house for victims of human trafficking, homeless population, and intensive family intervention services. She currently works as an independently licensed Trauma Therapist in Missouri.
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Alexander John

Secretary & Staff Theologian
About me
I am a writer, teacher, and director of catechesis preparing to embark on a Masters degree for dogmatic theology. I have a wife and son who mean the world to me! Since getting married I have sought to understand and to practice as deeply as I can the Church’s wisdom on how to live out our vocation in a way that gives glory to God and strengthens the bond of love between us so that it can overflow into our family and to the wider world.
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Mary Brende

Treasurer & Finance Director
About me
Mary is originally from Boston Massachusetts, and, as an independent student, graduated in 1982 from Northeastern University with double majors in Accounting and Finance. She was the treasurer of a state-wide ballot question against the tax funding of abortion and sat on the board of directors for Massachusetts Citizens for Life. She is the proud mother of 3 and currently the grandmother of 2. 

Board of Advisors

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Our Coaching Staff

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Dr. Bridget Anderson, ND

Senior Sexual Health Coach
About me
Dr. Bridget Anderson is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and the Senior Sexual Health Coach at Catholic Intimacy. With a compassionate and holistic approach, she specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of sexual health and wellness.
Bridget brings over a decade of clinical experience in supporting women and men through fertility challenges, hormonal imbalances, low libido, sexual pain, and dysfunction. Her background in naturopathic medicine allows her to integrate both evidence-based and natural approaches, offering personalized care that honors the body, mind, and faith of each client.
A firm believer that intimacy and sexuality are vital, and often neglected, parts of overall health, Bridget provides a safe, respectful space to explore concerns, find clarity, and restore connection. Whether guiding couples in improving communication and intimacy or working with individuals to address hormone-related issues or enhancing fertility, her goal is always the same: to help clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their sexual wellness journey.
Outside of her work at Catholic Intimacy, Bridget continues to advocate for whole-person healthcare, and she finds joy in helping clients thrive at every stage of life.
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Dr. Amanda Ramirez, DPT

Senior Pelvic Health Coach
About me
Dr. Amanda Ramirez, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedics, pelvic health, and natural fertility optimization. She partners with women, men, and couples who desire to live with intention— guiding them to overcome pelvic pain, optimize fertility, enhance physical function and appearance, and deepen physical intimacy with purpose and dignity. Certified in the Billings Ovulation Method® and grounded in Catholic bioethics, Dr. Ramirez offers integrative, physical therapy-based care that honors the body’s natural design. From hands-on care in the ICU to her work with couples seeking to conceive, her practice reflects a profound commitment to the dignity of life from conception to natural death. Whether you desire to conceive, overcome pain, or reclaim vitality, her care is designed to expand your capacity for a vibrant, fruitful, and movement-rich life—where intimacy flourishes, purpose deepens, and your body becomes a powerful instrument of strength, beauty, and love.
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Kay Metzler

IMFT, Relationship Coach
About me
Kay joins Catholic Intimacy with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, including more than a decade as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Counselor, and School Counselor in Ohio. With advanced training from the University of Akron’s renowned MFT program, she brings deep expertise in Catholic-integrated care, women’s health, neurodivergence, and executive functioning challenges. A certified Natural Family Planning educator and seasoned collaborator with OB/GYNs, naturopaths, and spiritual directors, Kay approaches coaching through a holistic lens rooted in Catholic values. As a Relationship Coach, she now focuses on helping married couples strengthen their emotional intimacy, navigate life’s transitions, and grow in self-awareness and confidence—empowering them to lead lives anchored in faith, truth, and loving connection.
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Karoline Spartz

NFP Coach
About me
Karoline is a certified FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management) educator. She has a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences from The Ohio State University. Karoline has pursued further education in Marriage and Family studies with a focus on couples and marriages. She has a deep passion for helping to create strong marriages within the church as this is foundational to creating strong families in our society. Karoline has experience working in the pregnancy help field with women and families finding themselves in unexpected pregnancies. She has worked with countless women and couples as they learn to navigate their God-given fertility. Karoline lives in the great state of Ohio with her husband and daughter.
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Theo McManigal

Marketing Associate, Coaching Associate
About me
Theo is the Marketing Associate and Coaching Associate of Catholic Intimacy. Theo is also the Catholic Church Outreach Specialist at Covenant Eyes. Theo holds a BA in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago. Theo spent some time in seminary formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago. After leaving the seminary, Theo spent one year working for a Catholic parish, followed by three years of teaching theology at a Catholic high school. He lives near Chicago, Illinois with his wife and daughter, both of whom he enjoys spending lots of time with, and they are active in the Byzantine Catholic parish that they attend.

Technology Staff

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Parker Shanklin

IT Specialist
About me
In my role, I manage and maintain our website and other technology platforms used by Catholic Intimacy. This includes keeping the website updated with current content, ensuring all features function correctly, monitoring site performance, and troubleshooting any technical issues. In addition to daily management, I also contribute to the strategic planning and development of our technology systems, identifying and implementing tools and solutions that support the company's growth, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall user experience.
Testimonials

What our learners say

“We went from just coexisting to meeting each other again, and now we're living with a renewed sense of purpose. I used to see sex as an obligation that I had to fulfill, but now it's something that I look forward to and enjoy a lot - just like when we were newly married and without children lol.”
Whitney D.
“[Today’s session] was very informative about the human reproductive anatomy. Sometimes there are things that we think we know and recognize, but it is good to refresh and learn new discoveries on this topic. Especially on the erogenous zones in both genders and the sexual response cycle... definitely new information for me.”
Catholic Wife and Mother