Stefanie is a board certified Nurse Practitioner. She started her medical journey at the University of Kentucky, earning her undergrad degrees in Biology and Nursing in 2009, and then a Doctorate in Nurse Practice specializing in Adult Gerontology and Acute Care. She has extensive experience in the ICU, ER, PACU, Radiation Medicine, and Research.

Her passion for functional medicine and long time friendship with fellow Optimize U owner, Jessica Matis led her to discover the field of BHRT. Stefanie has a profound desire to help people to look and feel their best. She has always been fascinated by anti-aging medicine and to that end will be expanding her practice to offer aesthetic services in the near future.

In her spare time Stefanie enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, cooking, and spending time with her husband and 3 boys.