Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry – Eckerd College

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Internal Medicine Residency – Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, NV

Chief Resident – Valley Hospital Internal Medicine Residency 2012-13

Resident of the Year – Valley Hospital Internal Medicine Residency 2012-2013

Vice Chief of Department of Medicine – Physician’s Regional Medical Center in Naples, FL 2016-2017

Chief of Department of Medicine – Physician’s Regional Medical Center in Naples, FL 2017-2019

I will help you be the healthiest version of yourself through fitness, nutrition and harnessing the human body’s natural ability to heal itself.

In order to do this, we must take a proactive and preventive approach to health and wellness. During my career as a hospitalist I cared for patients admitted to the hospital for a variety of severe illnesses and ailments. I spent several years practicing this type of acute care medicine. During this time, I saw firsthand how “traditional healthcare” has failed many individuals. Our current healthcare model is reactive and episodic and spends 98% of it’s dollars on treating patients once they are already sick. 

Although I enjoyed caring for patients in their most critical moments of life in the hospital, in my heart I knew I could impact others’ lives and longevity if I had more time to spend with each patient.  There was no reason for many of these sick patients to end up in the hospital with heart attacks, strokes, cancers and dementia. Did you know the CDC estimates 80% of chronic diseases are fully preventable?

My goal as a physician is to educate patients to enable them to create healthy lifestyles, by reducing stress and developing informed, mindful nutrition, sleep and exercise habits. Additionally, by utilizing advancements in technology such as genetic analysis and regenerative therapies we can all improve the quality of our life, and as a secondary benefit, extend our healthy lifespan! 

Personally, I practice what I prescribe. I enjoy an active lifestyle centered around healthy eating habits and exercise. For 15 years I competed as an amateur, natural (drug-free) bodybuilder. I still train most days of the week. My downtime is spent with my wife supporting her in competition as a brown-belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We also enjoy playing with and walking our Doberman and two miniature pinschers.

Joyce graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas in Arlington.  She began her career working in the medical-surgical unit and the emergency room at Texas Health Hospital.  While working at Texas Health, she received awards such as The Heart of the Promise and the Clinical Excellence Award for her commitment to patient care. During that time, she graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at El Paso and is board-certified in family medicine.  She has a strong background in internal and emergency medicine.

Joyce is certified in the Bale Doneen Method for heart attack and stroke prevention.  She specializes in hormone optimization and is  BioTE certified.  She has a strong background in weight loss management and is certified in low-carb nutrition therapy.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

She spends most of her free time with her husband and four children.  They enjoy hiking, fishing, and cooking together.  On the weekends she volunteers at a local church as a youth leader.

Consistency is vital to staying healthy.  It is the simple everyday decisions that ultimately determine the quality of life we live.

It is important to lead by example.  I don’t ask my patients to do things that I do not practice. Every day I try to prioritize the pillars of health: good nutrition, exercising, relaxation, sleep, and spiritual wellness.