Your health should be established from your perspective. Not Ours.
ABOUT US
About Us
OUR MISSION
We strive to treat every patient as an individual. While there are many important ‘standard of care’ treatments that we follow, we work hard to treat the patient and not the disease. We recognize that no two individuals are alike and that different patients respond well to different therapies. We feel it is vitally important to keep the whole patient in mind while putting together a treatment strategy. We also expect the patient to take ownership of their health, and with our guidance make good health choices.
“Good health is the greatest wealth”
“To avoid sickness eat less, to prolong life worry less”
”Happiness lies first of all in health”
OUR MISSION
We strive to treat every patient as an individual. While there are many important ‘standard of care’ treatments that we follow, we work hard to treat the patient and not the disease. We recognize that no two individuals are alike and that different patients respond well to different therapies. We feel it is vitally important to keep the whole patient in mind while putting together a treatment strategy. We also expect the patient to take ownership of their health, and with our guidance make good health choices.
“Good health is the greatest wealth”
“To avoid sickness eat less, to
prolong life worry less”
”Happiness lies first of all in health”
CHRIS INGRAHAM, D.O.
Chris lives in Murfreesboro with his wife and two boys. He grew up in Michigan where he attended Michigan State University for both his undergraduate education and for medical school. He remains an avid Spartan fan and loves to watch MSU sports with his family. When not in clinic he can often be found playing and coaching basketball with his kids. Additional interests include competitive golf, music and landscaping.
CHRIS INGRAHAM, D.O.
Chris lives in Murfreesboro with his wife and two boys. He grew up in Michigan where he attended Michigan State University for both his undergraduate education and for medical school. He remains an avid Spartan fan and loves to watch MSU sports with his family. When not in clinic he can often be found playing and coaching basketball with his kids. Additional interests include competitive golf, music and landscaping.
HEIDI LAKES, M.D
Heidi lives in Murfreesboro with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She grew up in Denmark where she graduated medical school from the University of Copenhagen. She moved to Michigan with her husband where she completed her medical residency training in the Detroit area. Soon after, Heidi and her family moved to the Middle Tennessee area. Currently Heidi and her husband James are very active in supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County. When not working they love to enjoy good food and wine with friends and family.
HEIDI LAKES, M.D
Heidi lives in Murfreesboro with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She grew up in Denmark where she graduated medical school from the University of Copenhagen. She moved to Michigan with her husband where she completed her medical residency training in the Detroit area. Soon after, Heidi and her family moved to the Middle Tennessee area. Currently Heidi and her husband James are very active in supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County. When not working they love to enjoy good food and wine with friends and family.
BETHANY MCGUIRE, APRN
Bethany lives in South Nashville with her husband and daughter. She grew up in Chattanooga then went to Lipscomb University for her undergraduate studies and received her MSN from Vanderbilt University. She has practiced in primary care for 14 years and loves building relationships with her patients. When not working, Bethany enjoys reading, hiking, enjoying good food with friends, and finding treasures at antique and thrift stores.
BETHANY MCGUIRE, APRN
Bethany lives in South Nashville with her husband and daughter. She grew up in Chattanooga then went to Lipscomb University for her undergraduate studies and received her MSN from Vanderbilt University. She has practiced in primary care for 14 years and loves building relationships with her patients. When not working, Bethany enjoys reading, hiking, enjoying good food with friends, and finding treasures at antique and thrift stores.
Christian Hankins, FNP-BC
Christian lives in Murfreesboro with her husband. She grew up in Louisiana but has lived in Tennessee for quite some time now. She went to Austin Peay State University for her undergraduate studies and received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Belmont University. When not working, Christian enjoys fishing, traveling, working out, and reading.
Christian Hankins, FNP-BC
Christian lives in Murfreesboro with her husband. She grew up in Louisiana but has lived in Tennessee for quite some time now. She went to Austin Peay State University for her undergraduate studies and received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Belmont University. When not working, Christian enjoys fishing, traveling, working out, and reading.
KARA HOBBS
Kara lives in Nolensville with her husband, daughter, and their dog LadyBird. She is originally from Pennsylvania where she obtained her BSN at The Pennsylvania State University. After relocating to Nashville in 2011, she obtained her MSN at Tennessee State University. Kara has over seven years experience as a Nurse Practitioner, treating patients in both the acute and primary care settings. In addition to serving her local community, she serves on the Board of Directors of Freedom’s Promise, a Nashville based nonprofit that works for the prevention of human trafficking in Southeast Asia and has lead several medical missions throughout the world. When not working, she enjoys spending time at the lake with her family, wakeboarding, and celebrating life with friends.
"Awesome staff, doctors and atmosphere. Feel part of
the Genesys Family when there. I can highly recommend it if your
looking for a family physician that cares about you."
― Ditte Graae N. | Read More
"Awesome staff, doctors and atmosphere. Feel part of the
Genesys Family when there. I can highly recommend it if your
looking for a family physician that cares about you."
― Ditte Graae N. | Read More
CHARLA TYRE
PRACTICE MANAGER
Charla Tyre, our Practice Manager is originally from Clarksville, Tennessee. She and her husband, Brent moved to Murfreesboro back in 2010 after his return home from deployment to Iraq. Charla joined Genesys Family Medicine, PC in September of 2010. She really enjoys working with our patients and likes to help in any way she can to make sure that the patients receive the best care possible. She is a wonderful asset to our company.
DIANE PUGH
CLINICAL AESTHETICIAN
Diane Pugh, our Clinical Aesthetician has been with Genesys Spa since 2012 and is originally from Nashville, Tennessee. She moved to Murfreesboro back in 2008. Diane has been an aesthetician for 12 years and loves helping people find their most beautiful self. She believes that it does not matter what kind of makeup you wear if you don’t start with a good canvas. Call her to setup your skin care consult. Diane also handles our SculpSure body sculpting consultations. She would be more than glad to set you up with your free consultation today.
DIANE PUGH
CLINICAL AESTHETICIAN
Diane Pugh, our Clinical Aesthetician has been with Genesys Spa since 2012 and is originally from Nashville, Tennessee. She moved to Murfreesboro back in 2008. Diane has been an aesthetician for 12 years and loves helping people find their most beautiful self. She believes that it does not matter what kind of makeup you wear if you don’t start with a good canvas. Call her to setup your skin care consult. Diane also handles our SculpSure body sculpting consultations. She would be more than glad to set you up with your free consultation today.