Tess is the founder of The Natural Nurse Practitioner, a functional medicine telemedicine practice dedicated to helping individuals uncover the root cause of their symptoms and restore true, lasting health.

Her journey into functional and holistic medicine began long before opening her practice. After experiencing her own challenges with fertility, she was told that birth control was the only option if she hoped to have children in the future. That answer didn’t sit right with her. Rather than accepting a temporary solution, she felt called to understand why her body was struggling.

That experience became the turning point that led her into functional medicine.

While working as a registered nurse, she immersed herself into the study of nutrition, hormone health, and root-cause healing. What began as a personal pursuit quickly evolved into a professional calling. She returned to school to become a Nurse Practitioner so she could provide the type of care she once searched for — care that is personalized, investigative, and focused on true healing rather than simply managing symptoms.

Tess’ clinical background includes cardiology, pediatrics, postpartum care, primary care, urgent care, lactation consultant, and women’s surgical services, giving her a well-rounded perspective on health across all stages of life. Over the past two years, Tess has been practicing extensively in functional medicine, helping patients optimize hormones, improve metabolic health, address autoimmune concerns, enhance longevity, and restore overall wellness.

Tess believes that medicine should be collaborative, empowering, and deeply individualized. Every patient is unique, and their care should reflect that. Her approach is centered on partnership — working together to uncover root causes, provide education, and create sustainable, personalized plans that support long-term vitality and optimal health.

Outside of her practice, she is a wife and mother to two boys who keep life both adventurous and grounded. When she is not caring for patients, She is often continuing her education in emerging functional medicine research or spending time outdoors with her family — fishing, boating, camping, and enjoying nature.

Dr. Jolly M.D.

Dr. Jolly is a collaborating physician that supervises TNNP and provides valuable insights through periodic case reviews. He is an Emergency Medicine doctor who brings over 20 years of wisdom and clinical experience to our patients and practice.