Providers

Niki Chester, MSN, FNP-C

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Advanced Practice Provider – Murfreesboro, TN

Niki Chester, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, brings experience in pediatrics, primary care, and bariatric medicine, delivering personalized care to support patients’ health and wellness goals.

Leah Clem, PA-C

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Advanced Practice Provider – Clarksville, TN

Leah Clem is a board-certified Physician Assistant with more than 15 years’ experience including medical and surgical weight management, from initial consult through long-term follow-up. She takes a comprehensive approach to her care with both medical expertise and real-world understanding.

Lula Galgalo, FNP-C

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Advanced Practice Provider – Nashville, TN

Lula Galgalo, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, focuses on metabolic medication management, PMOS and insulin resistance, building whole-person care plans that address the factors driving each patient’s metabolic health.

Abbie Hudson, MS, RDN, CLC

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Dietitian – Middle Tennessee

Abbie Hudson is a registered dietitian nutritionist who supports patients across Middle Tennessee with personalized, evidence-based nutrition care. Her work focuses on metabolic health, weight management and nutrition strategies that support long-term outcomes. Abbie takes a practical, collaborative approach—helping patients build sustainable habits that align with their goals. 

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Advanced Practice Provider – Murfreesboro, TN

With her background and expertise in family and obesity medicine, Holli is excited to continue serving others and focusing on their metabolic health. She is passionate about helping others live better by addressing their spiritual, mental and physical needs to thrive through all life’s seasons.

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Advanced Practice Provider – Nashville, TN

Shekeiria Stokes-Mannie is a family nurse practitioner with more than a decade of experience in primary care, urgent care and chronic disease management. She has a specialized background in medically assisted weight management and is passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable, long-term health improvements through personalized, evidence-based care. 

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Care Partner – Middle Tennessee

With a strong foundation in exercise science, nutrition, and holistic wellbeing, Wesley brings extensive experience working in a multidisciplinary health clinic. He collaborates with clients to create personalized, evidence-based strategies that support physical health, functional movement, and overall lifestyle balance.

Laura Iacono, MS, RDN, LDN

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Dietitian – Middle Tennessee

With more than 15 years’ experience in medical nutrition therapy and integrative nutrition care, Laura helps patients improve metabolic health through evidence-based, individualized nutrition strategies, including supporting sustainable improvements in weight, glucose control and overall metabolic function.

Deseree “Dez” Prentice, DO

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Medical Director – Middle Tennessee

Dr. Deseree “Dez” Prentice is a family medicine physician and medical director with a focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care. She brings experience in primary care and medical weight management and is double board certified in family medicine and obesity medicine. Dr. Prentice is known for her relationship-driven approach—helping patients navigate their health with clarity and continuity.