Yari graduated from Texas A&M University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2005.

She worked in the fields of neurosurgery and pain management before transitioning to functional medicine, and specifically thyroid treatment, after she attended a life-changing education conference on hormones 2 years ago.  During the conference, she experienced a total paradigm shift in how she viewed the current medical model of care, especially the treatment and management of thyroid and hormone dysfunction. Yari went from accepting the status quo recommendations and guidelines, to challenging what she had been taught, and exploring treatment options that addressed the root cause of a condition. Once she began implementing these changes in her practice, she saw firsthand the profound impact such treatment can have on a patient’s quality of life. Yari is excited to work with each of her patients to achieve their health and wellness goals.  

Yari lives in Austin with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys reading, running, and hiking the Greenbelt with her girls.

Laurie graduated from Kansas State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition, cum laude. After moving to Texas with her husband, she received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in 2005.  She began her career at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston as a Physician Assistant in reconstructive plastic surgery where she had the honor of participating in life renewing surgery and patient care.

It was at this time that Laurie began to appreciate what could be achieved when one looks beyond the boundaries of traditional medicine.  In a move overseas, living as an expat in Australia, Laurie gained a renewed appreciation for active lifestyles, personal health, and clean nutrition through easy access to local, organic foods, a strong wellness and fitness culture, and a population more open to non-traditional means of combating illness and hardship.  

Seeking a path by which she could apply this experience and mindset, she accepted a clinical role in gastroenterology in 2016.  While working in GI, Laurie found a great satisfaction in finding the root cause of ailments, often after patients had experienced years of symptoms.  She deepened her knowledge as a functional and progressive practitioner in the areas of gut health, micronutrient testing, food sensitivity testing,  via treatment protocols nutritional enhancements, and diet coaching.  Inspired by the results achieved from physiotherapy, Laurie also received her Certificate in Dry Needling in 2021.)  Laurie continues to expand her knowledge and understanding of the impacts a western society and hurried culture can have on the health and well-being of her family, friends, and patients. She believes strongly in self advocacy in medicine, the limited mindset of some areas of traditional medicine, and the need for individualized, patient-individualized care.  She has witnessed the dismissal of her close friends by their doctors with their thyroid struggles.    

Laurie enjoys traveling with her children and husband, reading, and recreational crossfit.

Jessica graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013, and later earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner certification. During her work in primary care, Jessica developed a deep passion and expertise in managing thyroid conditions and hormone imbalances. Her extensive experience with these conditions has enabled her to identify a "better way" to support patients, particularly those suffering from chronic thyroid issues.

Jessica prioritizes establishing trust and building rapport with her patients. Committed to patient education, she ensures patients understand their health conditions and empowers them to actively participate in their care decisions. Jessica recognizes and respects each patient's unique life story, addressing not just physical ailments, but also emotional and personal well-being. She wants her patients to know they are more than their diagnosis and is dedicated to helping them regain control of their lives.

Jessica lives in New Jersey with her husband, two young children, and their dog. She loves traveling and experiencing new cultures, spending time with her family, reading, listening to music, and practicing Taekwondo.

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Melody graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin.  She went on to get a Master of Science in Nursing, also from the University of Texas, and become a certified Family Nurse Practitioner in 2014.  After getting her bachelor’s degree, Melody worked for 5 years at Dell Seton Medical Center and has spent the last 5 years working in primary care with a focus on thyroid disorders and hormone imbalances.  

Melody’s personal thyroid journey began as an 18-year-old freshman in college when she started having overwhelming fatigue, brain fog, and sleep disruption.  After being told she was “just a tired college student”, she dug deeper into her own health and was finally diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s.  Since then, she has spent the last 17 years developing her passion for helping others that are suffering like she was and sharing with them what she’s learned about thyroid and hormone support, not only as a clinician, but also as a patient herself.  

Melody’s philosophy is simple - no two patients are alike. While thyroid and adrenal hormones impact every single cell in the body and cause a myriad of symptoms if unbalanced, often patients have their own individual set of symptoms unique to them. When a person is unwell, their whole life can unravel and that affects more than just a set of labs or  their symptoms, it is often the underlying core of their entire wellbeing. Melody is committed to treating her patients as individuals, not just a set of one-size-fits-all lab results and works with each one to achieve optimal hormone levels that leads to a life of overall wellness and balance.

Melody lives in Austin with her husband and 2 young daughters and enjoys being outside, running, reading, listening to music and spending time with her family and friends.

Hillary graduated from Texas Tech University is 2013 with her BSN. After working in the CV/CICU for 6 months, she quickly realized being a nurse practitioner was the route she needed to go. She proceeded to get her Masters’s and Doctorate in Nursing from George Washington University and never looked back. She has worked in the fields of cardiology, orthopedic surgery, and family practice before deciding to transition into the world of integrative/functional medicine and specialty thyroid management after going through her own journey with Hashimoto’s.

She was drawn to the hormone and thyroid world immediately after graduating from NP school and didn’t realize then that she would have a call placed on her life to help women and men get their life back from debilitating thyroid conditions. After a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism in 2021, her viewpoint of thyroid management drastically shifted. Getting the diagnosis was only a piece of the puzzle, an important piece no doubt. But, finding someone to help her truly take on the task of getting healthy was a totally different journey. After being told “you’re on medicine, you’re fine”, she began to realize that patients all over the country are being told those exact words and set her mind to helping as many patients never have to hear those same exact words.

Hillary believes in meeting you where you are in life, wherever that may be. She wants you to know that you’re not alone in this journey. Her desire is to help her patients become free from their thyroid condition so they can live the life they deserve. She is committed to seeing you as a person and encouraging you every step of the way, while also helping you see that there is life outside of hypothyroidism.

Hillary lives in Lubbock, TX with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. She’s a proud Red Raider and you can often find her cheering them on in any sporting event. There aren’t many things she’s more impassioned about than helping patients at Modern Thyroid Clinic get their life back.

Brandy has dedicated her career to supporting women’s health, specializing in hormone balance, thyroid care, and weight management. With a foundation in nursing from TVCC and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, Brandy went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University in 2014. She is a certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) and brings a compassionate, holistic approach to her practice.
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Brandy has a profound passion for working with women across all life stages. Her experience extends from family planning and hormone health to managing thyroid issues and guiding patients on their weight loss journeys. Brandy is dedicated to identifying and addressing the root causes of health challenges rather than merely treating symptoms, helping her patients experience transformative mind, body, and spirit changes. “I feel very blessed to play a meaningful role in the lives of the women I encounter. Caring for women throughout their lives has truly been a gift that I am so grateful for.”

Brandy lives south of Dallas with her husband, three children, and two grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys travel, poolside relaxation, yoga, live music, hiking, and cheering on the Steelers.

Nikki is a dedicated APRN based in Florida who graduated from Chamberlain University in 2019. With a background in primary care, Nikki has a wealth of experience treating various health conditions. Before earning her APRN, she worked as a RN on the cardiac unit, where she built a strong foundation in patient care and acute cardiac conditions.Nikki’s journey into functional medicine was inspired by her own health challenges.

These experiences ignited a passion for a holistic approach to healthcare, one that looks beyond symptoms to address the root causes of illness. This shift led her to the School of Applied Functional Medicine, where she gained advanced training and expertise to help her patients achieve optimal health and wellness.In her practice, Nikki focuses on empowering and supporting her patients. She believes in taking the time to listen and understand each patient's unique health concerns, providing compassionate care that blends the best of conventional and functional medicine. Nikki is committed to the idea that patients do not need to be defined by their diagnoses.

Outside of her professional life, Nikki loves spending time with her family. She enjoys relaxing by the pool, going on cruises, and socializing with friends and family alongside her husband, and son.Nikki is passionate about making a positive impact on her patients' lives, helping them achieve better health and a higher quality of life through functional medicine.

Ann is a Texas native who graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in education. As a certified health coach with the Sears Wellness Institute, she is dedicated to expanding her knowledge and education, currently working toward additional certifications with the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute.

Ann’s personal battle with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's was a profound challenge. Her search for relief led her to Modern Thyroid Clinic (MTC), where she finally found the support and treatment she needed as a thyroid patient. This transformative experience ignited a deep passion in Ann to help others navigate their own journeys toward wellness. Inspired by her own story, Ann transitioned from being an MTC patient to a valued MTC employee, committed to connecting with patients, sharing her experiences, and guiding them toward better health at MTC.

Living north of San Antonio with her husband, Ann enjoys hiking, music, traveling, and spending time outdoors with her dog and friends. Her personal triumph over thyroid health issues, combined with her professional expertise, fuels her dedication to being a compassionate advocate for thyroid health and wellness.

Hayley was born and raised in Fort Worth,TX and received a Bachelors of Science degree from Texas A&M University in 2004. Her professional career began in the field of education where she was a teacher of various disciplines for nearly 10 years.

Prior to having children, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28. This forced her down the path of deciphering a treatment plan that addressed the root cause of her diagnosis while preserving her ability to have children but still assured her many more years of health and happiness. Shockingly, she  discovered these were not the priorities of typical treatment protocols and realized she would have to seek out the brave practitioners willing to offer options outside the bounds of traditional western practices.

Thus began her journey into the world of wellness and functional medicine. Having now been cancer-free for over 9 years and the proud mother of a 3 year old son, she has dedicated her career to using the knowledge and resources she obtained to help others navigate their own story of healing.

Mariah graduated in 2011 with an Associates Degree of Applied Science as a Medical Assistant from the Great Falls College of Technology. After college she became a Certified Registered Medical Assistant through American Medical Technologists. She began her career working as a Medical Assistant at the Great Falls Clinic.

Since then, she has gained over 12 years of experience in the medical field. During her career she has learned a lot about Functional Medicine and expanded her training into Health Coaching. She became a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach through the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in August 2023. She continued her health coaching education and obtained her certification as an Integrative Health Practitioner in January 2024.

Mariah lives in Montana with her husband and 3 young sons and enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Shawn Tassone MD, Ph.D., known as Americas Holistic Gynecologist, is the first physician in the United States to be double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a Ph.D. in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a practicing OBGYN in the Austin, Tx area, hormonal expert, author, speaker, highly rated patient advocate, creator of the world’s first integrative hormonal mapping system, and host of the Confessions Of A Male Gynecologist podcast.

In his 20+ years of practice, he's listened to over 50,000 women's stories and is determined to remove the myths surrounding women's health. As an integrative health practitioner, he believes that you should have an active role in your care. His work includes studies and publications on hormonal imbalances, spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine.

Dr. Tassone is featured in many publications including The New York Times, NBCNews Online, Stanford MedX, to name a few. His latest book, The Hormone Balance Bible, published by HarperCollins, is available for purchase worldwide.