Ryan McWhorter, M.D.

Nurse Practitioner

Mia Gentle is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Adult and Family Medicine. With 30 plus years of experience, Mia’s special areas of interest are preventative medicine, women's wellness, hormone replacement, anti-aging, and thyroid disease. She believes strongly in empowering patients with knowledge, developing a partnership in identifying root causes of health concerns, and forming a plan that includes personalized integrative protocols and holistic modalities.

Mia is passionate about her faith, family, and fitness. She enjoys spending time with her 4 children, selling real estate, and is an Ironman All World Athlete. She recently came in first place in a marathon in Aruba. Our favorite quote about Mia is, "Wow, she thinks just like Dr. McWhorter!"

Clinical Director

Leslie graduated from Auburn University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has more than 14 years of experience in Pediatric Nursing, Clinical Education, Nursing Management, and Functional Medicine. She is trained in Electrodermal Screening and in the administration of 10-Pass Ozone Therapy. After healing from Lyme Disease through functional medicine and 10-Pass Ozone Therapy, Leslie became determined to support others in the same way. She desires to help our patients reach an optimal level of health and achieve the life-changing results that she has experienced.

Leslie enjoys spending her spare time with friends and family and going on adventures with her wonderful husband Caleb.

Montgomery Receptionist

Starla serves as our receptionist. An interest in health and wellness brought her to Alabama Functional Medicine, first as a patient, then as a team member. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Prior to coming to work at Alabama Functional Medicine, she enjoyed a 29-year career as an elementary school teacher. Starla finds it rewarding to support Dr. McWhorter and the AFM team as they work together to solve our patients toughest problems.

When not working, you’ll most likely find Starla spending time with her husband, John, and her son, Ben. She loves spending time near the water (lake, pool or beach!) and curling up by the fire with a good book.

IASIS MCN and HOCATT Ozone Sauna Technician

Donna is a dedicated and empathetic technician with over 18 years in direct patient care and office management experience. She is a certified technician for both IASIS MCN and HOCATT Ozone Sauna Therapy. Donna loves working at Alabama Functional Medicine because she has a passion to be a part of a practice that seeks to discover the root cause of issues and equips patients to have an optimal quality of life.

Donna met Dr. McWhorter when he was 15 years old in their church youth group. She is a mother of two grown, married daughters and the grandmother of three. She enjoys spending time with her family, sewing, monogramming and reading.

Nurse; Medical Therapies

Kelcie graduated from Southern Union State Community College with her Associates Degree of Science in Nursing in 2018. Since graduating, Kelcie has furthered her education by acquiring certifications from: the Wound Care Education Institute, The Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board, the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and the International Association of Health Coaches. She has been interested in functional and alternative forms of medicine since high school, and she loves helping patients achieve their health goals for a long, happy life. In addition to creating care plans for patients to feel their best, Kelcie’s main role is administering 10-Pass Ozone Therapy, IV Vitamin C, and other nutritional IVs.

Kelcie's husband is a trained chef who enjoys cooking for her. Together they like to work out, go mountain biking and spend time with their 3 dogs.

Nurse; Medical Therapies

Pam is a registered nurse with 25 years of operating room experience and three years in dementia care. After following functional medicine for 18 years, she landed her “dream nursing job” here at Alabama Functional Medicine. She thoroughly enjoys helping people become their healthiest and best selves and continually learning new information that she can share with patients, family, and friends.

Pam’s interests outside the office are her grandchildren, gardening, and reading.

Nurse; IV Therapy

Jalisa is a compassionate and skilled Functional Medicine IV Therapy Nurse dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health through integrative, science-based therapies. Jalisa brings 13+  years of orthopedic, employee health and medical-surgical nursing experience to her position at Alabama Functional Medicine.

Jalisa's advanced training as a Certified Functional Medicine Nurse, Yoga Teacher and Health Coach has equipped her with a unique understanding of how the interconnectedness of the mind, body and soul influences health and healing. 

Specializing in IV nutrient therapy, hydration support, and functional wellness, Jalisa focuses on restoring balance, enhancing energy, and supporting the body's natural healing processes. By combining evidence-based functional medicine principles with individualized care, she empowers patients to take control of their health and well-being.

When not caring for patients, Jalisa enjoys being involved in her community, teaching yoga classes, traveling and spending quality time with her family. 

HOCATT Ozone Sauna Technician

Ansley is a recent graduate of Auburn University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology with a focus on Pre-Physician Assistant studies, along with a minor in Sports Coaching. With a strong foundation in science and a passion for holistic care, she assists in providing innovative treatments for female pelvic health and chronic illness management. Beyond her clinical role, Ansley values the power of patient connections and meaningful dialogue to uncover the root causes of health concerns. She enjoys fostering a supportive environment where patients feel heard and empowered in their wellness journeys.

When she is not at work, Ansley enjoys lifting, kickboxing, reading, scrapbooking, and exploring new restaurants with friends.

Auburn Receptionist

Kathryn has served as a medical receptionist for 23 years. She is excited to be joining the Alabama Functional Medicine team in the Auburn location. She hopes to create a welcoming experience for all patients.

Kathryn is originally from Orange County, California, where she attended Orange Coast College to studied Early Childhood Education and taught pre-school. She has two daughters. Her eldest lives in Florida, and her youngest lives in California with her two grandchildren.

In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys going to the gulf beaches, being in her garden patio, planting flowers, and relaxing by her fountain. She lives with her two dogs and three cats who keep her busy and entertained.