Our team.

Joanne attended Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences where she earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing and then obtained her Master’s in Business at Nova Southeastern University. Joanne has worked in healthcare for the past 20 years and in management for over 10 years. Joanne has used her background in operations, quality assurance, and management to implement programs in over 13 hospitals across the country. Joanne enjoys working with her staff to help them meet patients’ healthcare needs. In her free time, she loves to travel and has even completed multiple medical mission trips.

Dr. Thach is a board-certified and licensed osteopathic Family Medicine physician. Her clinical interests are preventative medicine, adolescent medicine, women's health, and chronic disease management. She offers osteopathic manipulation as adjunctive therapy for various medical conditions. With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Thach provides a holistic, collaborative approach to patient care and values the unique partnerships fostered between her and her patients. She aims to educate and encourage health and wellness in all seasons of life.

Dr. Harlow is an osteopathic physician with more than 10 years of experience. She is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. She uses a holistic approach to help her patients fully understand their own bodies and improve their quality of life. Dr. Harlow also obtained a Master of Public Health with a focus in community health education. She believes that disease prevention is paramount to sustained health. She utilizes health education to empower her patients to make positive lifelong changes that affect every member of their family. Dr. Harlow speaks English and is also conversant in Spanish and Creole. She looks forward to being your guide to a healthier you!

Sandra Sarmiento, MD is board-certified in Family Medicine. After Graduating from Universidad Libre in Colombia in 1990, Dr. Sarmiento Completed Family Medicine Training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso TX. Later on, in 2017 and 2019 she pursued Acupuncture training at University of Miami. Her clinical interests are whole family health/wellness care and acupuncture. She speaks both English and Spanish.

Abigail Evans is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Goshen College with her Master of Science in Nursing in 2016. She has experience in pediatrics, mental health, women's health, and internal medicine. Abigail provides a collaborative and holistic approach to managing health problems. She will work with you to find the treatment that best fits your health needs and lifestyle.

Michelle Le Gar, DNP is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She attended Pace University in NYC where she earned a Master of Science and Doctorate in Nursing Practice. She has been practicing for 17 years in various setting including emergency room, acute care, primary care, internal medicine, women's health, employee health, corporate health and occupational health. Michelle speaks both English and Spanish. She really enjoys working with her patients as a team in order to get them to their optimal health status.

Bettye Brown Is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, who graduated from Troy State University with a Master of Nursing degree and from University of Florida, receiving her Family Nurse Practice certificate. Bettye furthered her studies at the University of North Florida, obtaining her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree. Bettye has over 30 years’ experience in the medical field and prides herself in providing safe, efficient, and high-quality care while ensuring positive patient outcomes.

Arilma is a certified Adult and Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of nursing experience. She is a graduate of George Washington University, and her background includes Occupational Health, Primary Care and Internal Medicine. Arilma's approach to delivery of care is holistic and focuses on health promotion and effective utilization of resources to improve the wellbeing of patients and local communities. She offers a partnership in health to achieve your goals that support a healthy and happy lifestyle.

Karen has been a practicing clinician for over 22 years. She has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, and her Bachelor’s degree was through University of Central Florida. She also has an advanced certification in Lymphedema management. Dr. Stephens has a broad spectrum of experience in a multitude of settings including, acute care, stroke management, pediatric, geriatrics, and outpatient. She is currently expanding her knowledge and experience through an advanced certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy from McKenzie Institute International. She has presented CEU courses to physicians as well as other therapists to achieve cohesive clinical understanding between all disciplines to produce better outcomes for their patients. Her hobbies are outdoor activities, and spending time with family.

Andy Harrison, DPT, has been practicing physical therapy since 2008. He obtained a clinical-doctorate of physical therapy from the University of South Florida. He is a US Army Veteran, and former paratrooper. During graduate school, He worked in the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center of Fresno, CA, in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation department, where he assisted clinicians with the therapy needs of military veterans. Dr. Harrison is credentialed in the Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy method of rehabilitative care which He finds to be a practical and efficacious option for extremity or spinal musculoskeletal complaints. He is comfortable providing services in Spanish.

After attaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physiology at University of Florida, Dr. Hughes continued his studies at the Palmer College of Chiropractic. He has over 5 years of experience using gentle and effective chiropractic techniques working with headache and migraine sufferers, patients with neck or back pain and many other issues that may be affected by your spine and nervous system. Now he is excited and honored to be able to help you restore function to your body naturally, gently and effectively.

Brittany graduated from Illinois State University while earning her Bachelors and Masters of Science for Food, Nutrition and Dietetics and completing her dietetic internship. She is a registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist. Over the past 10 years Brittany has been working as a Clinical Dietitian in a hospital and worked several years as an outpatient dietitian.

Sheila attended the University of Central Florida where she obtained her Bachelors in Exercise Science.  Sheila discovered she had a strong passion for patient care and optimizing an individual’s ability to function, so she continued on to receive her degree and licensure for Physical Therapy Assistant at Herzing University. Sheila has experience working in a variety of settings, such as Acute Neuro, Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine, and is continuing her education in physical therapy by taking courses in mechanical diagnosis for musculoskeletal disorders. Sheila’s goal is to use her knowledge and open communication, to provide a safe and effective treatment plan to her patients and her community.  During her downtime, she loves to exercise, attend NBA games (Go Warriors!) and spend time with family. Sheila also speaks fluent Spanish.

Madeline master’s degree is in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language from Evangel University. Madeline believes that we all have our own journey in life. At times, we all need help navigating the challenges of life and or fears. Each client is unique with their own set of needs and struggles. Madeline understands that it is imperative to listen to the clients’ stories. It is the key to help each client reaching their goals.

Heather Winkler is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Jacksonville University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and South University where she earned her Family Nurse Practitioner. Heather has 25 years experience in the medical field, with 20 years in Women's Health. Heather prides herself in providing high quality, patient centered care.

Michael Cooper is a Physician Assistant with a background in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, and Internal Medicine, who graduated from the Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program in 2001, after receiving a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Michael has over 25 years of experience in the medical field and strives to employ a patient-centered approach to practice. He speaks English and Spanish.