Redefining Medicine with special guests Kelly Engelmann and Lori Esarey

Lori Esarey is a certified family nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience who founded her clinic in 2006 based on the philosophy that proper nutrition can effectively manage disease. With a Master's in Nutritional Medicine from USF and board certification in anti-aging and restorative medicine, she helps patients identify and reverse unhealthy lifestyle habits. As a national speaker on health, nutrition, and functional medicine business practices, Lori is also the cofounder of Synergee, LLC, which equips emerging functional medicine providers with essential skills and knowledge to become leaders in their field. Together with her clinical team, she ensures patients receive the necessary tools and guidance to improve their healthspan and optimize their overall wellbeing.

When not transforming patients' lives, Lori enjoys beach walks, reading, personal development, and spending quality time with her friends, children, and three grandchildren.

Kelly Engelmann began her medical career while still in high school, working in an OB-GYN clinic. After earning degrees from Hinds Community College and the University of Mississippi, she graduated top of her class, receiving the Christine Olavee Award. With her Master's in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner training from the University of Southern Mississippi, Kelly founded Enhanced Wellness Living Functional Medicine Clinic in 2004. Her practice focuses on identifying underlying causes of symptoms and treating them through nutritional education, empowering patients to prevent chronic illness. Kelly holds a Master's Degree in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School and completed the Fellowship in Anti-Aging Medicine. In 2019, she co-founded Synergee, a network of Integrative Medicine practitioners dedicated to expanding access to Functional Medicine.

An active community member with Pinelake Church, Kelly and her team regularly participate in charitable initiatives. A lifelong learner and former marathon runner, she enjoys bicycling, yoga, traveling, and cooking for her family.