Team 1 | Willows Pediatrics

Rebecca R. Boening, MD

Dr. Rebecca Boening “Dr. B” grew up in Chico (Chico High School Class of 2005, maiden name: Filbrandt) and studied Biochemistry and Anthropology at UC San Diego. She attended medical school at the American University of the Caribbean and completed her pediatric residency at Valley Children's Hospital, in affiliation with Stanford Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She joined Dr. Reid's practice in 2020 and opened Willows Pediatrics in 2024. Passionate about serving the community she calls home, Dr. Boening opened Wildflower Pediatrics in July 2026. Dr. Boening splits her time between Willows Pediatrics and Wildflower Pediatrics. Dr. Boening is also on staff as a pediatric hospitalist at Enloe Medical Center. Dr. Boening has a special interest in newborn care and adolescent medicine. Outside the office, she loves spending time outdoors with her husband, Nick, and their three children, whether that's backpacking in the Sierras, cross-country skiing, or swimming in Bidwell Park.

Favorite quote: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" by Maya Angelou

Favorite ice cream flavor: Shubert’s Chico Mint or Savor’s Mint Brownie

Joanne E. Reid, MD

Dr. Joanne Reid grew up in Michigan and studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She attended medical school at Wayne State University, where she met her husband Dr. Phillip Filbrandt. She completed her pediatric training at the University of Chicago's Wyler Children's Hospital and William Beaumont Hospital. She opened her first pediatric practice in Toledo, Ohio, Franklin Park Pediatrics, that she ran for 10 years before moving to Chico, California. She opened a pediatric rural health clinic in Willows in 2009, where she continues to see patients today at Willows Pediatrics. Dr. Reid has a special interest in child psychiatry. Dr. Reid and her husband enjoy annual medical mission trips to Guatemala. Outside the office, she loves gardening, cooking and baking, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Favorite quote: "Grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference"

Favorite ice cream flavor: Moose tracks

Sara Mellum, PA-C

Sara grew up in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania and studied at Saint Francis University, where she completed a five-year program combining undergraduate coursework with a Master of Physician Assistant Science. As part of her training, she completed clinical rotations across Pennsylvania in a variety of medical settings, always knowing that she was interested in pediatrics. Sara started her career with Dr. Reid in Willows in 2017. She calls Chico home and enjoys caring for patients both at Willows Pediatrics and Wildflower Pediatrics. She loves working with children and watching them thrive as they become healthy young adults. Outside the office, she enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Jeff, and their three children, whether in their backyard with their chickens and dogs or up at Lake Almanor.

Favorite quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world”

Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint chocolate chip

Yessenia Gonzalez, PA-C

Yessenia grew up in Sacramento, California and studied Psychology with an emphasis in Biology at UC Davis, along with minors in Chicano/a Studies and Public Health Sciences. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and a Master of Public Health from Touro University California. Before her career in medicine, she volunteered for several years at a student-run clinic serving underinsured families in the Sacramento area, and she has continued that focus on access to care throughout her training. Yessenia joined Willows Pediatrics in 2024. She is passionate about supporting children and families as they work toward their health goals. She is a fluent Spanish speaker. Outside the office, she loves swimming, whether in a pool, a lake, or the ocean. Yessenia and her husband Erik just welcomed their first baby.

Favorite quote: "No hay peor lucha, que la que no se hace" (There's no worse fight than the one that's not fought)

Favorite ice cream flavor: Plain tart frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries and almonds

Monica Riccomini, FNP

Monica was born in Huntington Beach, California and has called Chico home since 2009. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Chico, and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Monica began her career as a public health nurse in Reno and has worked as an ICU nurse at Enloe Medical Center. She found her passion in pediatrics, where she has practiced since 2009. She is passionate about educating and empowering families to help their children achieve positive health outcomes. Outside the office, she loves reading, tending to her houseplants, painting, and playing soccer with her husband and three daughters.

Favorite quote: "It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do" by Jane Austen

Favorite ice cream flavor: Bubblegum ice cream, the blue kind with gumballs

Katie Colvin, FNP

Katie grew up in Chico and earned her higher education across California State University, Chico, Bellarmine University and Samuel Merritt University, completing both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career caring for patients in surgery, mother-baby, pediatrics, and home health before focusing her practice exclusively on pediatrics. Katie is passionate about caring for children and family-centered care. She calls Chico home and enjoys caring for patients both at Willows Pediatrics and Wildflower Pediatrics. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their two sons, and their four dogs, along with shelling on the Gulf Coast.

Favorite quote: "What is done with love, is done well"