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Wellness That Feels Personal

About West Tennessee Wellness Center

At West Tennessee Wellness Center, we believe taking care of yourself shouldn’t require driving an hour away or feeling like just another number at a large clinic.

We created our practice to bring advanced medical weight loss, body contouring, aesthetics, and wellness services closer to home, with the kind of personal attention you expect from people in your own community.

We’re here for real people with real lives. Busy moms. Working women. People juggling careers, families, responsibilities, and everything in between who are ready to make their own health and confidence a priority again.

Our goal isn’t to simply provide a treatment. It’s to get to know you, understand where you are today, learn where you want to go, and build a plan to help you get there.

We Treat Our Patients Like Family

That isn’t just something we say. It’s how our practice operates.

Our team has been building relationships with patients since we opened our doors. We know their stories. We ask about their kids and grandkids. We celebrate their progress, listen when they’re struggling, and genuinely care about what happens after they leave their appointment.

Co-founder Chris Hurt, RN, brings 30 years of nursing experience to the practice and has spent her career caring for people through many different stages of life. That experience helped shape the culture of West Tennessee Wellness Center: knowledgeable and professional, but also approachable, supportive, and personal.

Chris describes the philosophy simply: “We treat our patients like family.”

Your Plan Starts With You

There is no one-size-fits-all approach here.

Your journey begins with a conversation. We want to understand your health history, lifestyle, concerns, previous experiences, and goals before recommending a program or treatment.

For patients beginning a weight loss journey, we can use advanced 3D ShapeScale technology to establish a baseline and provide a more complete picture of progress than weight alone.

From there, we develop a personalized plan designed around the individual.

Our structured 12-week weight loss program may incorporate medical weight loss, body contouring, red light therapy, progress assessments, and ongoing support based on each patient’s needs and eligibility. ShapeScale assessments are used at key points throughout the program to help patients see and understand how their bodies are changing.

Because sometimes the scale doesn’t tell the whole story.

More Than Weight Loss

West Tennessee Wellness Center has grown alongside the needs of our patients.

What began with a focus on wellness and medical weight loss has expanded to include services designed to help our patients feel healthier, stronger, and more confident in their bodies.

Our services include:

Our philosophy remains the same regardless of the treatment: educate first, personalize the plan, track progress, and support the person behind the goal.

 

Local Care. Real Relationships. Real Results.

Living in a rural community shouldn’t mean having to choose between convenience and quality care.

West Tennessee Wellness Center was created to give our community another option: advanced services close to home delivered by people who genuinely care about the people walking through their doors.

You’ll see familiar faces when you come in. You’ll have people who remember your story. And you’ll have a team that’s excited to celebrate your wins right alongside you.

Because your health journey is personal.

We believe your care should be, too.

Meet Our Team

Dawn Hurt, RN

Co-Founder | Registered Nurse

Dawn Hurt, RN, brings 30 years of nursing experience and a lifelong passion for helping people feel their best. Her clinical background includes home health, hospice, pediatrics, and urology, giving her a deeply personal and compassionate approach to patient care.

As co-founder of West Tennessee Wellness Center, Dawn wanted to create something different: a local place where patients could access advanced weight loss and wellness services while still receiving the personal attention of a small-town practice.

For Dawn, wellness is about more than a number on the scale. She loves educating patients about nutrition, exercise, and sustainable lifestyle changes while helping them achieve transformations they can see and feel.

Most importantly, Dawn believes in treating patients like family. She takes the time to know the person behind the treatment, from their goals and challenges to what’s happening with their kids and grandkids.

Chris Hurt

Co-Founder | Chief Operations Officer

As co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of West Tennessee Wellness Center, Chris brings an entrepreneurial mindset and a longstanding commitment to health and wellness to the practice. His professional background is in real estate, and his years as a football coach helped shape his appreciation for fitness, healthy habits, teamwork, and personal development.

Chris oversees the day-to-day operations and continued growth of the practice, helping ensure the team has the structure and support needed to deliver a consistent, high-quality patient experience.

While much of his work happens behind the scenes, one of Chris’s favorite parts of the business is hearing patients’ transformation stories and seeing what they accomplish throughout their journey.

His focus is on keeping West Tennessee Wellness Center moving forward while preserving the personal, family-like experience that has been central to the practice from the beginning.

Kimberly Smith

Patient Care Coordinator

Kimberly Smith is often one of the first friendly faces patients meet at West Tennessee Wellness Center. With a background that includes sales, marketing, referrals, and experience working within clinical environments, Kimberly has a natural ability to make patients feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.

Her role goes far beyond coordinating care. Kimberly genuinely loves making people happy and putting a smile on their face. Whether she’s helping a new patient understand their options or celebrating someone’s progress, she brings warmth, energy, and a personal touch to the experience.

Kimberly has been part of the practice since the doors opened and has helped create the family-like atmosphere patients have come to know and trust.

Jessica Rose, LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

Jessica Rose, LPN, brings positivity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for helping others to the West Tennessee Wellness Center team.

She especially enjoys educating patients, helping them better understand their treatment and what they can do to support their progress.

Jessica loves encouraging patients throughout their journey and helping them stay focused on their goals. Her positive approach helps patients feel supported, informed, and confident as they work toward meaningful change.

Jade Brook, RN

Registered Nurse

Jade Brook, RN, is known for being organized, dependable, and highly goal- and task-oriented.

She brings that same focus and consistency to patient care, helping patients understand their plan, stay on track, and continue moving toward their goals.

Jade’s attention to detail and dependable nature make her a valuable part of the West Tennessee Wellness Center team and help create a patient experience that feels organized, supportive, and personal.

Cara Ungerecht, LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cara Ungerecht, LPN, brings high energy, encouragement, and a strong work ethic to the West Tennessee Wellness Center team.

She genuinely enjoys motivating others and helping patients believe in what they can accomplish. Whether someone is just beginning their journey or working toward their next milestone, Cara loves encouraging them to keep moving forward.

Her positive energy and natural ability to cheer others on make her an important part of the supportive, family-like experience West Tennessee Wellness Center strives to provide.

Josie Barnes

Body Contouring Specialist

Josie Barnes brings a calm, relaxed presence to the West Tennessee Wellness Center team.

As a Body Contouring Specialist, she works directly with patients during their treatments and enjoys being part of a process where patients can actually see their bodies changing.

Her calm, easygoing personality helps patients feel comfortable during treatment, while her favorite part of the job is seeing the transformation and sharing in that excitement with each patient.

Allasyn Olds

Body Contouring Specialist

Allasyn Olds brings energy and personality to every patient experience. Currently attending nursing school, Allasyn is continuing to build her healthcare knowledge while working with patients as a Body Contouring Specialist.

Described by the team as a true free spirit, she’s upbeat, energetic, and loves seeing the visible transformations patients can achieve through their treatments.

Her enthusiasm makes it easy for patients to feel encouraged and celebrated as they work toward their goals.

Kaci Henry

Body Contouring Specialist

Kaci Henry brings a quiet, laid-back personality to the West Tennessee Wellness Center team. Her easygoing approach helps create a comfortable treatment experience where patients can relax and focus on themselves.

As a Body Contouring Specialist, Kaci enjoys getting to know her patients and being part of their journey. She shares the team’s excitement for seeing visible changes and celebrating the transformations patients experience along the way.

Jennifer Bryant

Body Contouring Specialist

Jennifer Bryant brings a quiet, caring presence to the West Tennessee Wellness Center team.

As a Body Contouring Specialist, Jennifer enjoys getting to know her patients throughout their treatment journey and creating an environment where they can feel comfortable and supported.

Her favorite part of the work is seeing the transformation. She loves watching patients begin to notice changes in their bodies and seeing the confidence that can come with reaching their goals.

Dr. Zachary N. Logan, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Zachary N. Logan is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with approximately 10 years of experience providing comprehensive medical care. He holds an active Tennessee medical license and brings a strong clinical background and patient-centered approach to his role as Medical Director.

At West Tennessee Wellness Center, Dr. Logan provides medical oversight for the clinic’s medical services, helping ensure treatments are provided safely, responsibly, and with each patient’s individual health needs in mind.

Throughout his career, Dr. Logan has cared for patients across multiple states and has experience within both community-based and larger healthcare settings. His background in Internal Medicine gives him a broad understanding of adult health, chronic disease management, preventive care, and the many factors that can influence a patient’s overall wellness.

As Medical Director, Dr. Logan works alongside the West Tennessee Wellness Center team to support a thoughtful, medically guided approach to weight management and wellness while maintaining the personal, community-focused experience the practice is known for.