Joy started her college career as a collegiate swimmer and chemistry major at Mary Washington University aiming for a career in medicine. After some research she stumbled onto the option of a nurse practitioner degree. Nursing would allow her to spend time with patients, focus on wellness and education, and achieve more of a work/life/family balance. It was the perfect fit!
After graduating with a BSN from Radford University in 2005, she worked as a community health nurse in a clinic in Costa Rica, and then later as an ER and labor and delivery nurse for Lewis-Gale Hospital. In 2009 she graduated with a MSN as a family nurse practitioner. Upon graduation, Joy worked for 15 years in a wonderful, community based, family medicine practice, caring for patients of all ages including prenatal care, pediatric wellness and acute care, and adult care throughout the lifespan, especially of women.
After a personal journey of infertility in 2010, Joy became interested in a more integrative approach to wellness, including the impact of food and environment on health. She began studying nutrition more deeply, and adding evidence based integrative options to her family practice.
Another driver for change was the continual frustration in available options for patients with diagnosis such as mood disorders, gut dysbiosis, and hormone imbalances. In researching healing interventions for these patients, she stumbled onto the field of functional medicine.
"It was like discovering the missing piece, in my toolkit! I suddenly had better testing and treatment options for things that previously had been a group of symptoms I was just supposed to 'manage'. I began to feel so much more hopeful that healing truly could be more than just labeling disease and managing symptoms. I knew intuitively that food and environment mattered so much more than traditional medicine was acknowledging."
She began to study functional medicine as much as possible, integrating it into her clinical practice.
In 2022 she decided to pursue certification in functional medicine and was accepted to the IFM certification program, completing AFMCP in early 2023. With the challenge of applying functional medicine in a conventional setting becoming increasingly complex, Joy resigned her role with Carilion Clinic in 2023, to pursue a functional medicine private practice. In January of 2025 Renaissance Health was born.
In her spare time Joy hybrid homeschools her four children (with her amazing husband Brian), enjoys organic gardening, bee keeping, baking sourdough bread, reading, and all things weight lifting!
Alyson Flaim, Masters of Science. M.S. OTR/L, NBC-HWC, Functional Medicine Health & Wellness Coach, Food as Medicine Certified
I’m Alyson — a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), with a Master’s Degree from VCU’s Medical College of Virginia and training completed at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA). With over a decade of clinical experience in a variety of health care settings, I help individuals move beyond symptom management, focus on root-cause treatment, and build sustainable plans for longevity, health, and wellness.
My goal is to help others improve function and wellness in all areas of their lives, with a focus on food as medicine, metabolic health, and whole-body healing. I specialize in supporting clients with:
Hormone inbalance
Blood sugar regulation & insulin resistance
Metabolic dysfunction
Autoimmune conditions
Chronic inflammation
Fatigue & stress-related conditions
Perimenopause and postpartum recovery
Maintaining function through neuromuscular recovery programs, personalized flexibility and functional movement plans, and joint pain and strengthening programs
Supporting function in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) for independence and longevity
Families who are navigating ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, and other chronic conditions (support for BOTH parents and kids!)
I also hold a “Food as Medicine” certification, knowing how to support YOUR body by providing practical guidance in meal planning, meal prep, and lifestyle implementation — because knowing what to do is only half the battle. I help you actually integrate it into your real life.
My approach blends occupational therapy and functional medicine principles to look at the full picture: nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, environment, habits, routines, and daily function. Instead of quick fixes, we focus on foundational systems — stabilizing blood sugar, supporting hormones, reducing inflammation, strengthening metabolism, and building habits that last.
At Renaissance Health, I work alongside Joy to help clients understand their lab work, apply personalized recommendations, and create step-by-step lifestyle changes that are realistic and sustainable. I provide education, accountability, and structured support so you feel confident implementing your plan.
As a mom of three, I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to prioritize your health. I believe wellness should fit into your life — not overwhelm it. My goal is to help you feel energized, resilient, and empowered in your body again.
If you're ready to address the root causes of your health challenges and build a strong metabolic foundation for long-term vitality, I’d be honored to partner with you.
Let’s create lasting change — from the inside out.
Kathryn Olinger, NBC-HWC, IIN, PNL1, NASM CPT
Hi! I’m Kathryn, A National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Nutritionist, Founder & CEO of Impact Health, and Personal Trainer.
Helping people transform their health and reclaim confidence in their bodies is truly the heart behind everything I do.
Through a fully client-led and client-centered approach, I support individuals in taking back control of their health. I specialize in working with those who are at high risk of chronic disease, have a history of disordered eating, are needing to improve bloodwork, reduce stress, balance hormones, or optimize macros and nutrition.
I offer specialized guidance for clients using GLP-1 medications, helping ensure their nutrition, and lifestyle habits support long-term, sustainable success.
I believe there is a major gap in the world of nutrition and wellness. There is no one size fits all approach. Every person’s health story, body, lifestyle, and needs are different. With an approach rooted in personalization, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to support and walk alongside hundreds of clients as we’ve worked together to change their lives from the inside out.
As a mom of four, I also understand firsthand that your plan must be realistic in order to work. Long-term change doesn’t happen through perfection—it happens through realistic expectations, sustainable habits, and a plan that genuinely fits your life.
With certifications in nutrition, weight loss, hormonal health, integrative and functional wellness, and fitness, I help clients make small, meaningful shifts that build into life-changing transformation over time. Wellness is personal. It’s intentional. And it’s absolutely possible—with the right kind of support.
This work is more than my profession—it’s who I am. And I’m grateful for every person I get to walk alongside in their journey!
