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Joyce-Nicole Pachence, PA-C

Center Manager

A sympathetic and thoughtful Physician Assistant, Joy has a history of helping patients lose weight and become healthier versions of themselves, and has helped countless people to get off diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol medications just by understanding the science of food and effects on their health. Her overall goal is to empower and educate her patients to be proactive about their health, while being an active participant in their wellness journeys. Overall, Joy believes that optimal health and healing can come from being mindful of what we put into our bodies and how we treat ourselves.

Frances Strzempko Ahmad

Clinician

Fran brings diverse experiences to her role at JumpstartMD, having guided her entire career with a patient-centered philosophy. She has a passion for improving people’s lives in a holistic and natural way through bioidentical hormones and lifestyle change. Fran prides herself on being able to provide a safe space for discussing intimate matters with a style that is comfortable yet professional. She received her BS and MS from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and her PhD and Nurse Practitioner training at the University of California, San Francisco. She has worked as a perinatal and labor and delivery nurse, has taught undergraduate nursing as a clinical faculty member, and had her doctoral research on the impact of endometriosis on the couple relationship funded by NIH. She is also a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Carol studied Physiology and Health Science at Santa Rosa Junior College and enjoys supporting others on their wellness journeys. She lives a very active lifestyle, competing in triathlons and other running events. Carol applies her personal training discipline to her role at JumpstartMD, and helps people understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and learn how to achieve their goals.

Jamie Campbell

Health Coach

Jamie first started health coaching with a strong desire to provide guidance and encouragement to those seeking to improve their health and wellness. She fully believes that practicing proper nutrition in conjunction with physical activity allows for better lived, more fulfilled lives. As both a Health Coach at JumpstartMD and a Certified Personal Trainer, she is able to help her clients improve their overall quality of life.

Erin Barnett

Health Coach