About PathPoint Health
Who We Are
Your metabolic health is our mission. And we offer a personalized metabolic health program to help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
The PathPoint Health Difference
We started PathPoint Health to get metabolic health back on track.
The most common pillars of metabolic dysfunction are poor diet, lack of exercise, lack of sleep, and stress—and we saw the need for evidence-based, integrated care that addresses all these aspects of life.
So, we decided to create it.
Our Mission
To revolutionize metabolic healthcare.
Our Vision
To pioneer innovative care models that address critical gaps in healthcare and end the need for our services.
Our Leadership Team
Grant Rutledge
Founder & CEO
Grant is passionate about driving growth and impact. Most recently, Grant led the strategy and growth of a multi-health system as the Chief Development Officer for the TriStar Division of HCA Healthcare.
Susan Brown
Co-Founder & VP of Clinical Operations
As an RN, Susan is passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being. She most recently served as the Corporate AVP for Bariatric and Weight Management Services at HCA Healthcare.
Sterling Wardwell
CFO
Sterling serves as Chief Financial Officer, where he leads financial strategy and growth initiatives. He most recently served as VP of M&A and Strategic Finance at OneOncology, and previously held roles at Flatiron and Huron Healthcare.
Amanda Joseph
CHIEF OF STAFF
Amanda specializes in business strategy and platform growth. Most recently, she drove the expansion of HCA Healthcare’s Urgent Care Service Line through acquisition and development of new clinics across the country.
Deseree “Dez” Prentice, DO
Medical director
Dr. Prentice comes to us from Ascension Saint Thomas and is double board certified in family medicine and obesity medicine. As medical director, she leads clinical program development and outcomes measurement.
Our Partners
Ascension Saint Thomas
Partnering with Ascension Saint Thomas, with its comprehensive footprint across Middle Tennessee, enables us to scale quickly and bring our metabolic healthcare to more communities.
Affiliation through MHP Management Services, LLC.

Ascension St. Vincent’s
In partnership with Ascension St. Vincent’s we bring integrated metabolic healthcare to Northeast Florida, allowing for a more connected approach to care in the Greater Jacksonville Area.
Affiliation through MHP Management Services, LLC.
Consulting
Through consultation and management services, we help healthcare organizations design, launch and incorporate metabolic health programs into their existing care models.