Advanced Vitality operates as a telehealth-focused functional medicine practice serving patients throughout Ohio from its Cincinnati base, led by a board-certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in hormone optimization and peptide therapeutics. The clinic structures care around comprehensive functional diagnostic testing that identifies hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, and age-related decline before designing individualized treatment protocols. Patients access consultations remotely through secure telehealth platforms, eliminating geographic barriers while maintaining the clinical rigor of in-person assessments through detailed lab analysis and ongoing monitoring.
Advanced Vitality offers a range of peptide therapy options tailored to individual patient needs. Treatment protocols are customized based on health goals, lab work, and medical history, with options for hormone optimization, metabolic health, tissue repair, and performance enhancement.
The board-certified family nurse practitioner at Advanced Vitality brings primary care training to the functional medicine model, enabling integration of peptide therapy with conventional medical management when patients present with comorbid conditions. Hormone replacement therapy programs address testosterone deficiency, estrogen optimization, thyroid dysfunction, and cortisol dysregulation through bioidentical hormones dosed according to symptom response and serial lab monitoring. The clinic's diagnostic approach utilizes comprehensive metabolic panels, sex hormone binding globulin assessment, free hormone calculations, and inflammatory markers to establish baseline function before initiating therapy. Follow-up testing occurs at protocol-specific intervals to adjust dosing and assess treatment efficacy objectively.
Patients beginning care at Advanced Vitality complete an initial telehealth consultation that reviews health history, current symptoms, and treatment goals, followed by laboratory requisition for baseline testing at local draw stations throughout Ohio. Results interpretation occurs during a second virtual visit where the practitioner explains findings and proposes specific peptide or hormone interventions with defined outcome metrics. Peptide administration training covers subcutaneous injection technique, reconstitution procedures for lyophilized compounds, and proper storage requirements. The clinic provides ongoing access between scheduled follow-ups for dose adjustments or side effect management, with most patients following quarterly monitoring schedules once therapeutic stability is achieved.
The telehealth delivery model allows Advanced Vitality to serve patients across Ohio who lack local access to practitioners trained in peptide therapeutics and functional hormone management. Prescriptions are transmitted to specialized compounding pharmacies experienced in peptide preparation, with medications shipped directly to patient homes in temperature-controlled packaging. The Cincinnati-based practice maintains relationships with national laboratory networks, enabling patients to complete required blood work at convenient locations rather than traveling to a central clinic. This structure particularly benefits patients managing chronic conditions requiring regular monitoring, those with mobility limitations, and individuals seeking specialized peptide protocols unavailable through conventional medical channels in their immediate geographic area.
Shayla Hines
Patient Care Coordinator
Shayla Hines, Patient Care Coordinator, joined the practice in 2025 and quickly became a beloved member and the heart of the team. With a versatile career background and expertise spanning across a broad range of sectors; her leadership experience includes her work as a social worker and fraud escalation supervisor. Shayla is the first point of contact for patients, and she is committed to ensuring that every visit is a positive experience. Her empathetic approach and smile help put patients at ease from the moment they arrive. She has set a new precedent as the only Patient Care Coordinator to have the privilege of working with Advanced Vitality, our affiliating practice; ACSLC. The unique experience managing dual roles has profoundly inspired Shayla, igniting a passion for further education with peptides. Shayla is passionate about office efficiencies to enhance patient satisfaction making every visit at Advanced Vitality feel personal and every patient feel well cared for. In her free time outside of the office, she delights in spending her leisure time decorating her newly built home and enjoys being a recent empty nester with her husband who is her best friend. Shayla is the mother of three amazing children and being their mom is her greatest joy.
Rebecca Williams, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Associates of Science
Patient Care Coordinator
Rebecca has lived in Cincinnati, OH her whole life. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After that she graduated from University of Cincinnati Blue Ash with her Associates of Science. Rebecca has been working in veterinary medicine for the past 5 years. Although she loves working with animals, she wanted to try something different. She always enjoyed being able to help animals. Now she is able to help people with their personal health goals. In her short time at Advanced Vitality, Rebecca has enjoyed being able to learn about health and well-being, as well as assist patients with anything they need! When not assisting patients at Advanced Vitality, Rebecca enjoys finding new parks to explore, trying different coffee shops/restaurants, as well as spending time with friends and family. Rebecca is grateful for the opportunity to become a part of Advanced Vitality's team and is excited to be able to work with a great group of people!
Jennie Knopf, Bachelors of Science in Finance
Patient Coordinator
Jennie has spent most of her life in the Cincinnati, OH area. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northern Kentucky University with her Bachelors of Science in Finance. She helped her husband build and run their own business for the last 5 years and previously worked with Fifth Third Bank before wanting to find something of her own again. Jennie's love for fitness and lifting began in high school when she did track and field. After high school she became a personal trainer at a local gym and loved helping people achieve their own personal goals. When she finished her first competition she began dealing with health issues and autoimmune diseases. This began her almost 10 year journey into functional medicine and finding the root cause of issues. Jennie was actually a patient of AVH before joining the team as a Patient Care Coordinator. When not helping patients at AVH Jennie is a wife and mother to 3 boys. She homeschools all her children and they play multiple sports, so her life is always on the go. When not at some field they enjoy hiking with their German Shepherd, spending time with family and going to church. Jennie is thankful to be working with a company who puts patients first, but also values their employees and appreciates all the different ideas everyone has to offer. It is truly a blessing to be a patient and an employee.
Mariah Doll, Respiratory Therapy degree
Patient Coordinator
Mariah went to Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois to graduate with her degree in Respiratory Therapy in 2019. She has worked as a respiratory therapist on night shift since 2018, working for Mercy Health in Rockford, Illinois for her whole career thus far. During her career she worked all over the hospital in all departments including the emergency room, pediatrics, Adult Critical Care, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. As of 2022 she also became part of the Neonatal Transport Team. While she loves her job as a respiratory therapist, she decided that even though she loves helping people, and being part of the team to heal patients; the hospital atmosphere is not where she wants to be every day. Becoming part of the Advanced Vitality team is something she is very passionate about because she is able to still help people achieve their personal health goals, all while having a more personable business to work for rather than a large hospital. Mariah currently lives in Rockton, Illinois on a farm with her husband and two children. She tries to spend a lot of time outside caring for the animals, riding their horses, and just exploring their land with her kids. Most days are spent at home, or doing something new outside somewhere when the weather is nice. That is why she feels Advanced Vitality was a great fit for her because it allows her more time with her family and allows for a more normal schedule all while doing what she loves- helping others.
Dawn Hudson, APRN, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Dawn Hudson is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the medical field focusing on emergency and aesthetic medicine. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing in nursing education from Walden University and received her post-master's Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Purdue University. Her mission is to establish professional partnerships with her patients, while empowering them through education, research, and evidence to make informed decision that allow them to live their best life. She believes a coordinated, collaborative, and an organized team approach is essential to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Through her own health and wellness journey, Dawn has developed a passion for functional medicine allowing her to help others get to the root cause of their problems. She is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field and providing the highest quality care in a safe, individualized, and welcoming environment. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, boating, traveling, sipping bourbon, golfing and anything adventurous. Her life motto is 'Life is too short to be boring'.
Kristin Patchell, APRN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Kristin Patchell, APRN, is a native of Northern Kentucky. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University in 2009 and went on to graduate with honors from Maryville University with her Master of Science in Nursing. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 14 years experience in the medical field. She is passionate about whole body wellness, preventative care, and has a desire to provide a safe and open space to build relationships with patients and provide holistic based care. Kristin loves living in beautiful East Tennessee with her husband and children. In her downtime she enjoys photography, reading a great novel, hot yoga, and anything outdoors with her husband and three children.
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