Who We Are
Our Founders
Nurse Practitioner & Co-Founder
Dr. CeCe Brooks, DNP, FNP-C, CPNP-BC
Dr. Brooks is a Board-Certified Pediatric and Family Nurse Practitioner who holds her Doctorate in Nursing Practice. She is also a Certified BioIndividual Nutrition Practitioner, Great Plains Academy Master Practitioner, and an active member of the Institute of Functional Medicine. In regards to her own health, Dr. Brooks has personally experienced the healing abilities of the Functional Medicine approach. Functional Medicine provided her with a sense of hope and optimism by determining the root cause of chronic, debilitating symptoms she was experiencing for over 6 years. Nearly bedridden from what she learned was Lyme Disease in 2017, Dr. Brooks is a testament to the ability for functional medicine to treat, resolve, and heal chronic health issues.
As a practitioner, Dr. Brooks strives to provide that same sense of hope and optimism to her patients. By taking the time to understand each patient as a whole, it is her goal to provide unique, holistic, and integrative care that leads patients down the path to healing.
Dr. Brooks and her husband have three beautiful children. They love to go on family adventures, travel, hike, and enjoy fellowship with friends and family.
Medical Assistant & Co-Founder
Heidi Shirey
Heidi is a Registered Medical Assistant with over 20 years of experience in several areas of the medical field, including extensive experience in functional medicine and gastroenterology.
Over the years of working in medicine as well as caring for personal family members, Heidi quickly learned how confusing the healthcare system can be for many families. Often times this confusion stems from multiple medical providers being involved in a patient’s care with little communication amongst them and the patient. This can leave the patient with a lack of understanding of what is going on with their health. So, in 2019, Heidi became a personal patient advocate. She prides herself on the ability to gather patient information and initiating communication with the patient and their family.
Additionally, in practice, it is Heidi’s goal to ensure each and every patient receives the individual time and attention they need.
Heidi currently lives in Dawsonville with her husband and 2 adult children. She enjoys living on her farm and caring for their many animals!
Our Team
Front Desk Receptionist & New Patient Coordinator
Raley Shirey
Raley is a recent graduate of Brevard college where she received her bachelor’s degree of Health Science while being a student athlete. Raley is currently enrolled to become a Registered Nurse. And while awaiting completion of her nursing program, Raley is obtaining multiple certifications, including certified personal trainer (CPT), certified nutrition coach (CNC), and weight loss specialist (WLS).
Medical Assistant
Katie Wall
Katie graduated from BYU-Idaho with a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology and an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting. She became a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and is studying to become a Pre- and Postnatal Exercise Specialist. She strives to help people with their health and takes pride in continually improving her knowledge to cater to patient’s needs. Katie is a mother of 3 young, very energetic children. They enjoy drawing, playing outside, and running around with their mom on her days off.
Medical Director
Dr. Jeffrey A. Donohue
Dr. Jeffrey A. Donohue dedicates his time to anti-aging medicine, bioidentical hormones, and customized programs which help women and men resolve the symptoms of hormone imbalance, including weight gain, sexual dysfunction, declining energy levels and stress, brought on by menopause and andropause, thyroid disorders and adrenal fatigue.
He is a member of the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine and has completed the fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Donohue earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1992 and Completed his residency in Family Practice at the University of Alabama College of Community Health Services in 1995. He is AMA Board Certified Family Practice and AMA Board Certified in Regenerative and Functional Medicine as well as Board Certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM).