"Jay was born and raised in Southeast Texas where he discovered a love for helping others early in life. While in college pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology, he served as a paramedic and continued after college to work as a flight paramedic. Upon completing his nursing degree, he continued to work in emergency medicine as an ER nurse and flight nurse. He graduated in 2011 with an MSN and became board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. His career has included several years in the emergency department, urgent care, occupation medicine and family practice. Jay is currently pursuing board certification as a functional medicine practitioner. This journey has lead him to a better understanding of ways to help those with challenging and often frustrating chronic illnesses that have not responded to conventional medications and treatments. His passion is helping patients find root causes of disease and real answers to the medical conditions and questions they bring. Jay has gained extensive knowledge and experience in helping others find real health by incorporating both conventional and functional medicine techniques."