Corporate Directors of Integrative Wellness

Dr. Steven Foley earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and his MD at Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Indiana University Hospitals in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has over 30 years of private practice experience in

Alyson Miletich is a medical doctor, board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Reiki master, and certified epigenetic coach with the belief that our potential for health and well-being is not limited to the absence of disease. She understands that there are many paths to vibrant health and that it is possible for all of us. Optimization of nutrition, sleep and circadian rhythms, hormones, detoxification, and mind/body/spirit balance is essential to this pursuit, and the ability to leverage epigenetics within these areas is a powerful tool.Dr Miletich obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree at The University of South Carolina where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then took a break from school and taught in a medically supervised weight loss program as a health coach and taught Yoga. From here, she entered graduate school at Clemson University and studied nutrition. This was followed by medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina and then residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville. After many years of traditional Ob-Gyn practice, she trained in Integrative Medicine at The Sajune Institute for Restorative and Regenerative Medicine in Florida. In addition, she obtained certification as an Epigenetic Coach through Apeiron Academy.

Ina earned her Bachelor of Arts from Macalester College St. Paul, Minnesota and continued on to the University of Maryland for her Pre-Med and Medical degrees. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Lehigh Valley Hospital. In addition she also completed an International Postgraduate Medical

As our Medical Director, and one of the first physicians to join the Nava Health & Vitality Center, Dr. Douglas Lord has made significant contributions to our Center and its founding principles. Dr. Lord has helped develop and implement the Nava Method™—Nava’s proprietary approach to total body wellness. He has also been instrumental in liaising with other expert practitioners to successfully implement Nava’s range of therapies, treatments, and products.

Dr. Nayo Wills has been sharing her passion for health, wellness and alternative therapies through the practice of medicine for over ten years. Dr. Wills received her M.D. at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She also holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia. Dr. Wills was an early adopter of integrative medicine, embracing the synergistic effects of eastern and western medicine and has seen the positive impact they can have on people’s lives.

LaKeischa Webb McMillan earned her undergraduate degree in Biology (cum laude) from Oakwood College, now Oakwood University, and continued on to Loma Linda University School of Medicine, where she graduated in 2001. LaKeischa completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and entered group practice in 2006. LaKeischa’s philosophy is aligned with Nava’s mission of empowering clients to aim for life at a 100%, never settling for less. Her emphasis is on preventing chronic diseases through integration, education and lifestyle changes. She is the host of the show HouseCall with Dr. Mac. LaKeischa lives in Maryland with her husband Wendell II and their two children, Wendell III and Skylar Nicole. She enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with her family.

Kelly London is a Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Management from Tulane University in New Orleans, a place she considers her second home. While she studied business knowing it would provide a solid foundation for her future, medicine was always her calling. She achieved her Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Vanderbilt University, graduating with honors. All clinical rotations were completed in the DC metro area as she prepared to settle here. Her core focus has always been on preventative medicine and she strongly believes in the incorporation of eastern and western practices. She believes through education and integration of complementary medicine she can reduce the need for polypharmacy and improve overall well-being.

I received my BSN from UMAB (University of MD, Baltimore) in 1999.  I’ve worked in Open heart surgery, PACU, PCU areas before working 10 years in a cosmetic surgery center.  I started working for NAVA April, 2016 as a RN injector.  I love making people look and feel their best!  I love doing PRP procedures to people because it’s a great way to assist the body in repairing itself.

Stephanie is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, and mom of three. At the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, she received an education in over 100 different dietary theories and coaching techniques that incorporate simple and sustainable lifestyle and dietary changes to improve health, lose weight, improve mood and energy levels, and feel amazing in your body. Stephanie specializes in gut health and believes in a holistic approach to nutrition, with a deep knowledge that nutrition extends far beyond the plate. Stephanie’s career as a nutrition expert began years ago after having her third child. She was significantly overweight and suffered from severe gut dysbiosis, extreme fatigue, depression and brain fog. She decided to take her life back and dove into the field of nutrition, learning how to heal the body with food. Through incorporating specific lifestyle and dietary changes, Stephanie lost 100 pounds, restored her gut health, drastically improved her mood and energy levels and completely transformed her life. She found a passion for healing the body with food and now dedicates her life to helping others have their own personal health and nutrition transformation at Nava.

Lee Tomkin Stern is a professional life coach who believes every person can live their life with a purpose.  She will help you realize what your true values are, if you are honoring them in your daily life and if not, she will help you discover those values which lead you to a more fulfilling life.  Lee was trained at the Coaches Training Institute and also has a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.  Lee is passionate about empowering her clients to reach their goals and live their lives to the fullest potential.

Joda Coolidge, Nava’s Director of Life Coaching, believes that anyone, through choice and action, can build a rich, full life marked by joy, engagement, and success. As a positive psychology coach, she helps people live their lives with purpose, in alignment with their beliefs and their own personal definition of success. She loves to take clients on a journey of self discovery, challenges them to identify barriers, and works collaboratively to build a realistic, achievable plan of action. Joda has a keen sense for helping clients identify what is out of alignment: career, health, or relationships. With her extensive personal experience as a counselor, coach, social worker, marketing executive, and business owner, she is unusually qualified in this field. Applying life, wellness, and positive psychology coaching skills, clients develop an integrated, balanced plan that guides them in making choices that, when executed, bring the joy and satisfaction in life that every one of us truly deserves. Joda has been passionate about well-being and wellness for over 30 years. After nearly two decades as a corporate marketing executive, Joda returned to her true love and founded Live Life Happy Coaching in Great Falls, VA. Joda earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Individual/Family Studies and her Graduate degree in Counseling from the University of Delaware. As a certified CTI and positive psychology coach, she has completed training through MBI, Inc. and received training from Gretchen Pisano of Sounding Board Ink, LLC, Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener of International Happiness, the Wholebeing Institute and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Additionally, she is a member of ICPA, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate and is in the process of receiving her certificate from Integrative Enneagram Solutions. Joda’s own personal happiest moments are spent having time with her husband and four adult children, savoring a cup of oolong tea, feeling the joy of a long run, finding hidden gems when traveling, and listening to the stories of people’s lives.

Laura Kelly joins Nava Health and Vitality Center in providing patients with evidence-based nutritional counseling and wellness advice. Laura is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science & Biology from George Washington University. She went on to complete

Julie is a Licensed Acupuncturist in our Fairfax Virginia Center. She received an MS of Oriental Medicine from South Baylo University in Anaheim, CA in 2004. She has been practicing in professional health clinics for 15 years.

Julie received her Virginia Acupuncturist license in 2016, and joined Nava in March of 2019.

Her Acupuncture Modalities include TCM, 5 Element, Balance Method, Cupping, Moxa, Trigger Point, Classical, Korean 4 Needle, Ear Seed, Scalp, Pain Management, Weight Loss, Infertility Internal Medicine and Stress and Emotional Balance.

David majored in Biological Science for his undergrad at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Masters in Science of Acupuncture Oriental Medicine at South Baylo University in California in August of 2008 and has been practicing acupuncture since 2009. He also taught courses in acupuncture modalities, differential diagnosis and internal medicine at South Baylor University, in Virginia. In addition David has worked in multiple integrative clinics in California and most recently owned a practice in Catonsville, MD. He specializes in pain management, internal medicine, emotional disorder and insomnia. I have been married for 5 years and we have two beautiful daughters, Irene and Julia. During my free time, I enjoy family time and we often travel to different parts of the states. We also love to visit different state parks to value the beauty of natures.

Attracted to the simplicity, power, and mystery of Chinese medicine, Kate decided to study acupuncture in order to offer its gifts to others. Kate received a Master of Acupuncture degree from the Maryland University of Integrative Health (formerly Tai Sophia Institute) in 2013. In addition to acupuncture, she incorporates Gua sha and cupping therapy into her practice to relieve pain and improve mobility. Beyond treating pain and the physical body, she especially enjoys using acupuncture to heal emotional, mental, and spiritual concerns.

She also loves to work with clients to create changes to aspects of diet and lifestyle that are blocks to feeling well and living fully.

Jason received a Master’s degree in acupuncture and herbal medicine in 2002, from Emperor’s College in California, one of the oldest Chinese medicine schools in the west, with an all-star faculty. Since then, he has spent thousands of hours learning from the best teachers around, including Sharon Weizenbaum, Jimmy Chang, Kiiko Matsumoto, and Suzanne Robidoux. During a two-year student internship, he treated over 300 patients, and completed his internship at an addiction treatment center. In his first year of practice he gained experience quickly, treating disadvantaged populations in Portland, OR. Later, he founded a busy pain clinic in Iowa City, North Liberty Acupuncture, where he specialized and excelled at resolving what were considered “hopeless” cases of chronic pain.

Lynne Vance is a dynamic wellness professional with over 15 years of healthcare experience. Through her study in the US and abroad, she combines holistic treatment methods with her knowledge of western medicine to achieve effective results for her clients. Her practice focuses on pain management and women’s health. She has successfully treated infertility, menstrual problems, migraines, symptoms of menopause, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, digestive complaints, back pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and more. Lynne has an education in acupuncture and Chinese herbology from Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, CA, with continued studies at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center and Advanced Certification in Constitutional Facial Acupuncture.

Alissa Eggert, L.Ac., MSAOM, is a Licensed Acupuncturist, practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine, and trained Massage Therapist. She is a graduate of Bastyr University and a board certified Diplomat of Oriental Medicine through the NCCAOM. For over 16 years, Alissa has combined a love for holistic medicine and travel to advance her understanding of how to provide quality healthcare. This range of experience includes training in hospitals, nursing homes, and community clinics as well as studying with local practitioners and healers from around the world. Alissa believes that the foundation of medicine should support healthy relationships with our bodies, our community, and our environment. Traditional Chinese Medicine shares this core value and continues to be an excellent resource for Alissa to help people tackle any problem, no matter how big or small.

Alexis is a Licensed Massage Therapist in our Columbia Maryland Center. Alexis received her Certificate in Therapeutic Massage from Anne Arundel Community College in 2016 and an Associates Degree In Therapeutic Massage from Anne Arundel Community College in 2017.

She received her LMT License in 2016. She had been practicing for 3 years before joining Nava in August of 2019.

James is a Registered Massage Practitioner in our Columbia Maryland Center. James received his Massage Registration from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2012. He had been practicing for 6 years before joining Nava in November of 2018.

His Modalities include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Hot Stone, Stretching, Reflexology, Sports and Light Therapy.

Stephanie is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, and mom of three. Kendra is a Licensed Massage Therapist in our Columbia Maryland Center.

She received an AA Degree in Massage Therapy from the Community College of Baltimore in 2017.

Kendra received her LMN license in 2017, and has been practicing for 2 years before joining Nava in September of 2018. Her Modalities include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Hot Stone, Energy Work, Stretching, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Sports and Oncology.

Tuan is a Licensed Massage Therapist in our Fairfax Virginia Center.

He has an Associate Degree in Biology from Northern Virginia Community College. Tuan received his LMN license in 2011, and has practiced in Virginia for the past 8 years before joining Nava in March of 2019.

His Massage Modalities include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Energy Work, CST, Stretching, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Lymphatic, Sports, Oncology, Light Therapy, Trager Alignment Work, Cupping and Neuro Muscular.

Stacey is a Registered Massage Practitioner in our Bethesda Maryland Center.

Stacey received her Massage Registration from the Central Maryland School of Massage in 2017. She had been practicing for 1 year before joining Nava in November of 2018.

Her Modalities include Swedish, Deep Tissue and Hot Stone.

Massage therapist for 7+ years. Trained in structural integration, trigger point, sports massage, cupping and a few other modalities. I integrate all the modalities to personalize your session to your needs. My approach is targeted to bringing muscular balance, improve range of motion and identify areas that may be contributing to your current discomfort or work to preventing an injury. I’ve recently trained in AIS and DNS. Both of which prolong the results of massage and educate clients in continued self care. I’ve worked in spas and along side physical therapists and osteopaths. I continue to build and share my knowledge to my clients so they may build a solid understanding of what their body needs to move and feel better.

To utilize and develop skills and techniques as a massage therapist in a client focused and challenging work environment, as well as use my knowledge as an educator to provide growth and experience through holistic health and touch. Kenny’s education includes both a Maryland Board Certified RMP, LMT and the Steiner Institute of Massage Therapy, in Baltimore Maryland. His work experience includes a year at the Baltimore School of Massage. Kenny specializes in Swedish Massage / Total Body Stretch / Introductory Structural Bodywork / Sports and Russian Sports Massage / Acupressure / Trigger Point Therapy / Hydrotherapy and is Reliable, Consistent and Passionate about providing the best possible experience for his clients.

Bringing 17 years of experience to NAVA, Carl began his career path in massage therapy by attending the Baltimore School of Massage in 1998. Since gaining National Certification, he has completed over 17,000 professional sessions and offers highly skilled treatments including myofascial work, deep tissue, Swedish, pre-natal, foot reflexology, and hot-stone massages.

I received my BSN from UMAB (University of MD, Baltimore) in 1999.  I’ve worked in Open heart surgery, PACU, PCU areas before working 10 years in a cosmetic surgery center.  I started working for NAVA April, 2016 as a RN injector.  I love making people look and feel their best!  I love doing PRP procedures to people because it’s a great way to assist the body in repairing itself.