A graduate of the University of South Florida, Kristi has been in the medical marketing field for over 25 years and a part of the TNT team since 2011. She works to develop and market new programs and services for the clients of Total Nutrition. Her mantra is “It is better to prepare and prevent, then repair and repent — but sometimes we must do both!” Kristi is a Gator Mom, an ‘almost native’ to Lake County, and enjoys being out on the water in the many beautiful lakes in our community.

Debbie has been with TNT as a client since February 2017. She is currently leading our Wellness Ambassadors Program. These experiences motivated Debbie to further her education and become a certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her teaching background made this the perfect platform for her new healthy lifestyle. Debbie enjoys sharing what she has learned along with supporting others as they focus on their own journey towards optimal health. Debbie believes that an individual who focuses on small, gradual, sustainable changes, can improve their overall health and well-being. Debbie received her training and certification as a Master Health and Wellness Coach at Spencer Institute.

Emilie is a graduate from Rasmussen College in Ocala. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness and is gaining her experience from working with us here at TNT. She wants to become a health coach and to be able to help others in their health and wellness. Emilie is also a dog mom of her golden doodle Annie and likes to be outdoors and on the water. She likes to spend time with family and friends and has a passion for wanting to help others live a healthier lifestyle.

Andrea is a student at Lake Sumter State College. Currently in the process of completing her A.A. in Health Sciences. Andrea plans to pursue a degree in nursing after completion of her AA Her goal is to work in labor and delivery, NICU and PICU. On her free time, Andrea likes to hang out with friends and family, anything outside and anything creative. She likes to paint, stain and make projects for her home. Andrea is a big sister to her brothers, one is 4 years younger than her and the other is 19 years younger. She loves the medical field and helping people feel great and become a better version of themselves.

Sarah began her health journey as a client of TNT, after seeing amazing results while following the TNT lifestyle, she now has a passion to help others with their health and wellness. Sarah has an Associate Degree and continuing education focused in Health Service Administration at the University of Central Florida. She is a busy momma of 4 kids: a 10-year-old girl, 8-year-old twin girls and a 6-year-old boy. She and her husband have been married for 11 years and reside in Fruitland Park. Her hobbies include spending time with her family and running half marathons.

Brianne has had a strong interest in the medical field since high school and has recently graduated with her A.A. and is currently working on her B.A. in Organizational Management. She is planning on continuing her education by working towards her Masters in Healthcare Administration. Brianne is proud to be called a ‘dog mom’ by Ivy. She loves the outdoors and being on the water kayaking or fishing. She has a passion for helping and caring for others.

Shannon is one of TNT’s mindset coaches and is looking forward to helping you flourish in your journey. Shannon’s first Master’s degree was in Education from the University of Central Florida. When Shannon looked forward and saw a community need, she went on to earn a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy to be able to provide comfort and healing to others. Shannon wants to help people in a variety of areas such as mindfulness, mindset, motivation, stress, grief and anxiety. Her therapeutic approach is to guide you in your true path of health, healing and fulfillment. Shannon provides a safe, compassionate environment to help you overcome your obstacles and move forward towards the person you want to be and the life you envision.

A Lake County native, Kayla has maintained an interest in the medical field since high school. She began her medical career drawing blood in hospitals and today has been drawing blood for three years. Her passion for helping people has led her to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. She and her husband have a 2-year-old daughter and one child on the way. In her spare time, Kayla loves boating and riding on her four-wheeler.

Jamie is a certified Health Coach with years of experience. Jaime was an integral part of developing TNT’s Health Coach program and was part of our team for over 8 years. Now Jaime lives out of town and works as our off-site Health Coach. Jaime will work by virtual conferencing as a trial based on requests from some of our clients. Jamie’s role is to help our clients create a “sustainable” lifestyle change. Meeting you where you are in your journey and equipping you with practical tools to grow and learn new strategies. She teaches you “how” to live well for life! Jamie received her initial training and certification as a Wellness Coach at Spencer Institute and then continued her training as a Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s cutting-edge Health Coach Training Program.

I have worked in the medical field for the past 25 plus years in family practice and cardiology.  I initially started my career in medical transcription and graduated from The School of Medical Transcription in Atlanta, Georgia.  Over the years I have learned much and have seen how medicine is changing and the interest of functional medicine has taken precedence.  I am most excited about my newest adventure joining TNT.  I am pursuing further education in nutrition and wellness.  I am currently finishing up my studies through the Academy of Natural Health Sciences in Woodbridge, New Jersey.  I will be graduating at the end of 2019 as a Clinical Nutritionist.  A Clinical Nutritionist is not your traditional nutritionist, they focus on the diagnostic and holistic approach to healing a client.
On a personal note, in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, road biking, and attending/enjoying a good sporting event.  I have been married for 23 wonderful years to my Husband and we have a 11-year-old son, who loves playing basketball and I love cheering him on!

After 25 years in the corporate world in New Jersey, Diane moved to FL to be closer to family. She first joined TNT as a client before becoming an employee as a Clinic Coordinator. Being a client helps her understand how the client’s thoughts and their struggles they may encounter going through the program. While being at TNT, Diane has developed an interest in the natural healing of the body without prescription medications. She is a mother of one dog, and in her spare time, she likes to stay busy doing an assortment of crafts and learning more about natural healing of the mind and body.

Caiti is our Director of First Impressions, greeting everyone with an infectious smile. She is working on her BA in Organizational Management, married to her high school sweetheart, Brady and has two fur babies, Lucy and Gracie. Caiti says her inspiration for working at TNT is: “I believe in this company with every being in my soul. Starting here as a client first, employee later, I am able to relate to the exact feelings of our clients. Being able to encourage them also encourages me to keep strong on my life journey.”

Christine has been with TNT since 2008 and has worn several different hats—receptionist, inventory specialist, lab technician, office manager, and patient care coordinator. Christine battled with high blood pressure and weight problems in the past and working at TNT has motivated and inspired her to help others reach their wellness goals.

Heather comes to TNT with 14+ years of banking and management experience. Her expertise in finance, organizational skills, and ability to balance many projects at the same time makes her an integral part of the TNT team. Heather has been married for 9 years and is the mom of two boys, ages 6 and 1 1/2. Born and raised in Lake County, Heather is very involved in the community and in her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her family, going camping, and scalloping.

My name is Dean Simmons.  I began my nursing career in 2018 after graduating from Lake Sumter State College.  I currently work in the emergency room at Advent Health Apopka and have now joined the team at TNT to help run their IV Lounge.  I have a strong passion in caring for others.  In my downtime I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, boating, and fishing.

Angela Ugarte began her career in the health care field 22 years ago and has been a certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner since 2015. Over the past 3 years as a Nurse Practitioner, Angela has witnessed first hand the toll disease processes take on one’s health and vitality. Angela realized the limited impact she was able to have on disease prevention and outcomes at this latter stage of intervention. She then decided in order to be impactful in one’s life, she must focus on root cause identification and prevention, which is the foundation and goal of Functional Medicine. What Angela cherishes most in her role as a practitioner is working in collaboration with other health professionals, patients and caregivers to address complex health issues utilizing evidenced-based practice guidelines and cutting edge Functional Medicine philosophies.  Angela is actively seeking her certification by the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine.