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.

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.

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.

Amanda Ansbaugh has been a certified Physician Assistant since 2015. Her passion for medicine and dream to become a PA-C sprouted from her service as a U.S. Army Combat Medic where she served alongside some of the finest trauma surgeons, doctors, PA’s, and medics for 5 years. After attaining her Masters of Physician Assistant Sciences, she worked in the urgent care setting, treating acute illnesses and injuries, as well as addressing conditions occurring from poorly controlled long standing chronic illness. Having walked through serious illness herself and experiencing how functional medicine has transformed her life with better nutrition, education, and activities that promoted higher physical and mental health, her passion grew to start helping others do the same. She is currently pursuing a fellowship with the board of anti-aging and restorative medicine and is excited to be a part of a team whose mission is to help others change their lives and reach their highest level of wellness.

I am a multi-generational Floridian, born and raised in Leesburg, FL. I have been a Registered Nurse for 22 years. Early in my nursing career I worked in maternal-child health, primarily newborn nursery and NICU. I left the hospital in 2010 to stay home, raise my children and help my husband run our business full time. For the past seven years I have served as an active Board Member for the Children’s Advocacy Center in Leesburg and have spent time volunteering at the VA Outpatient Clinic in The Villages, assisting with nurse education. Nursing is a profession I have always been proud to be part of. It encompasses a culture of caring while also representing a commitment to continuous growth, improvement and understanding. I have been a client at TNT for over a year and feel privileged to now be part of an incredible team of dedicated hard working individuals who strive to improve the lives of so many using a very individualized and personalized approach. I currently live in Oxford on a 90 acre farm with my husband and two children. I enjoy spending time with my family, my animals, cooking, boating and enjoying any activity outdoors.

Alexa is our Administrator Assistant and Social Media Coordinator, with several years of experience in business management. She is finishing up her AA degree in Business, at Lake Sumter State College, and will continue with her BA in Organizational Management, next Spring. She is a 5^th generation, born and raised Lake County native. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, her two dogs, baking, and anything outside by the water. Alexa is a hardworking, talented, and caring person, with a strong passion for helping people and being creative.

I have worked in the medical field since 2016. I have worked many different positions from front desk, reception, to procedure scheduling and a medical assistant. I have a strong passion for helping people. I feel at TNT we really get to know our clients, we form personal and medical relationships with them. I have been married for 7 wonderful years. I am a bonus mom to a beautiful 11 year old daughter and we have a handsome 6 year old son. In our spare time, we enjoy watching our son play soccer, going on walks and spending time with our family.

Anita Lockhart attended Florida College of Natural Health, where she completed the skin care and therapeutic massage programs. She received additional certification as a nurse assistant.

Anita comes to TNT with over 18 years of aesthetcis experience with 17 of those years in the dermatology field. Anita specializes in medical skincare, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, deep pore cleansing, and pre/post cosmetic treatments. She also brings additional experience in laser hair removal and laser genesis facial treatments, along with dermaplaning, micro-needling, sublative, sublime, PRP treatments, brow tinting, and our newest body sculpting treatment – truSculpt iD.

Anita continues her education to keep herself up to date with the latest advancements in medical skin care and body care. She works closely with our TNT providers to offer our clients an array of services and treatments. All services/treatments are accompanied by a personal skin care analysis and home care recommendations. Anita offers a complimentary consult where she will discuss all options in skin care and body care to create a healthier you.