Dr. Jamie Walraven

Medical Director

Dr. Jamie Walraven is the Lead Physician at Ageless Wellness Center. She created the practice to serve her patients holistically through functional medicine and aesthetics. Since the age of three, Dr. Walraven knew that she wanted to be a doctor. Her love of science and helping people fueled her path into medicine. She completed her Pre-Med requirements and earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Judson College. Proceeding on, she finished her M.D. at The University of Alabama School of Medicine. After graduation, she went on to serve our country for six years as an active-duty army doctor, including deployments to Egypt and Iraq. In addition to her military duties, she also worked in emergency medicine. After a decade in emergency medicine, Jamie ventured into aesthetics and anti-aging, which eventually led her to functional medicine. Jamie passionately strives to get to the root of patients’ problems and help them find health solutions, which may not have been possible through traditional medicine. Helping patients achieve long-term wellness is deeply meaningful to her. She enjoys supporting patients in reaching their goals and restoring their confidence. In her free moments, Dr. Walraven loves to spend time with her boys and her friends, particularly cheering on the Yellow Jackets at Georgia Tech games. She also enjoys reading, riding horses, cooking, and doing art projects.

Linda Faulkner

Family Nurse Practitioner and Director of Operations

My earliest memory of my desire to work in the medical field was as a three-year-old listening to my Aunt Sarah tell of her time as a recovery room nurse. I was fascinated by her heartfelt stories of the nurses and doctors reaching out to their patients in every way possible to heal their diseases and illnesses. After graduating from Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, GA in 1980, I headed to the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing in Atlanta. I graduated as a registered nurse in 1983 and began to pursue my passion for critical care nursing in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit Leadership. My desire to become a leader, help my fellow colleagues, and a yearning for autonomy, led me to pursue a Master of Science degree from Georgia State University in 1997, where I earned my certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. My entrepreneurial spirit, leadership skills, and impeccable patient care landed me in a partnership with an urgent and primary care center. As a co-owner of the center, I was also working as a nurse practitioner and as Director of Operations. It was there that I crossed professional paths with Dr. Jamie Walraven, who was providing functional medicine to our primary care patients. I began to see the difference between traditional Western medicine and its treatment of the symptoms of disease and its “get them in and out” mentality versus the functional medicine approach of getting to the root of the problem that Dr. Walraven practiced. I was amazed as she uncovered the root cause of patients’ diseases and illnesses and brought them back to wellness. We began to share a mutual vision for patient-centered, innovative, functional, and regenerative medicine. Two years later, after much prayer, planning, and intentionality of purpose, Dr. Walraven and I established a partnership in functional medicine with the Ageless Wellness Center and regenerative medicine with the Stem Cell Center.

Karen Sagon

Chief Financial Officer

Maya Angelou said it best, “People will forget what you do, people will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Every day at Ageless Wellness Center, it is a privilege to see patients feeling better when they leave our office. It is such an honor that my path led me to partner with two incredible healthcare providers: Dr. Jamie Walrave and Linda Faulkner, FNP-C. I think of my resume like steps in life. I graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education and began my career as a teacher in the Fayette County School System. By 1995, I had earned a Master’s and Specialist degree in Education from the University of West Georgia. I loved teaching and coaching for 19 years in my hometown and am very proud to have been voted a member of the Fayette County High School Hall of Fame in 2014. It has been a privilege to watch students and athletes grow into young adults with integrity and sportsmanship, characteristics we stress daily. Athletics gave me the platform to learn to do the right things. In 2004, I stepped out of my comfort zone and became an entrepreneur, co-founding a real estate company and project management. I started Morningside Realty with 28 realtors and later sold it to a national real estate firm in 2010. My experience in real estate then led me to open my own company, Morningside Medical, where I worked as a licensed realtor procuring real estate for medical practices, then later planning and building facilities directly with owners and contractors. This created diverse opportunities allowing me to work as an independent contractor in urgent care centers as a project manager in marketing and operations. These experiences brought me to where I am today at Ageless Wellness Center. I serve as a co-owner, Chief Financial Officer, and Project Manager. It is such a pleasure to be a part of this organization every day. No matter how well-designed an organization is, it is only as good as the people who live and work in it.

Joan Birdsong

Licensed Medical Aesthetician

Joan is an experienced licensed medical aesthetician with extensive training and certifications in a variety of professional skin care protocols and medical aesthetic devices. She has also received certified training in product knowledge and advanced chemical peel techniques. She believes that healthy skin is beautiful skin and is passionate about helping her clients achieve that healthy glow! She loves helping people achieve their most beautiful selves. You can expect her undivided attention as you share your skin concerns. She would love to consult with you so she can guide you toward the best protocols, products, and treatment options to help you achieve outstanding results.

Jen Nicosia

Licensed Medical Aesthetician

Hi, I am Jen Nicosia, a licensed aesthetician and laser practitioner here at Ageless Wellness Center. I was attracted to the environment that AWC has and all of the health and wellness benefits that take place in this office. Something unique about this practice is that when you work here, they want you to try all of the different treatments so that when clients have questions, you are truly speaking from experience. While trying different treatments at Ageless Wellness, I realized I was interested in becoming an aesthetic professional. Since completing my education, I have continued to gain knowledge by adding certifications to my repertoire. Prior to working at Ageless Wellness, I worked in the fitness industry. Something I loved about that field was seeing my clients' emotional transformations when they hit their fitness goals. Now that I work in aesthetics, I get that same satisfaction. I can help my clients feel better in their own skin and meet their skincare needs. Come see me at Ageless Wellness Center to start your healthy skin journey today!

Aimee Costales

Licensed Aesthetician

Working as an Aesthetician, Aimee Costales is well-versed in skincare and aesthetics to help our clients achieve their goals. Her experience and certifications are in medical devices, peels, skincare, and blood-borne pathogens. Aimee is a certified member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetics. She provides a wide variety of permanent makeup options for clients, delivered with the utmost concern for quality and safety. She utilizes the latest in technology, such as the Nouveau Contour Intelligent digital machine, which is the future of permanent makeup and paramedical procedures. Additionally, Aimee is a certified advanced trained Novalash Lash Extension Artist, featured as “Lash Artist of the Month” and “Celebrity’s Choice."

Altheia Bass-Seldon

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner

I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner in the states of Georgia and New York. I obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Troy University in Troy, Alabama. I then pursued a further interest in nursing, receiving my Doctoral Nursing degree from Troy University and graduating with honors. In my nursing career, spanning close to thirty years, I have worked in several subspecialties including primary care, urgent care, oncology, neurology, and functional medicine. My desire to practice in the medical field began around the age of 10. This desire grew stronger when my father experienced a sudden brain aneurysm and had to have a craniotomy. The daily visits to the hospital fascinated me as I watched the medical team do what they do best in providing the care my father needed to survive this urgent, life-threatening illness. I am an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Georgia Nurses Association. I am also a published author in medical research. My primary focus in caring for my patients centers on prevention and getting to the root cause of illnesses rather than simply covering them up with a band-aid. With a gentle and focused bedside manner, I am compassionate and attentive to my patients’ needs. As an advocate, I hear what my patients say and actively listen and help them achieve the best plan for their immediate and long-term healthcare needs.

Tina Paulk

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner

Tina Paulk has been a nurse for 23 years. She served as a Family Nurse Practitioner for 13 years and as a Doctor of Nurse Practitioner for two years, where she was responsible for patient care. She has a BSN from Clayton State College and University, an MSN from Regis University, a Post Master's Certificate from Graceland University, and a DNP from Frontier University, and she is certified in Family and Emergency practice/medicine.

Practicing in many different areas of patient care has been important to Tina. The diversity of areas includes emergency medicine, critical care, family medicine, and functional/integrative medicine. Her approach to patient care is to develop an understanding of your health in a broader context- including your life story and personal health goals while personalizing recommendations. Her favorite part of her job is collaborating with her colleagues to discover the best solutions for patient care and learning or getting to know the person behind the medical complaint.

Tina grew up in Forest Park, GA, so she is “a true Georgia Peach.” She loves reading and is an amateur gardener, a traveler, and a mother of 2 children.

Crystin Gulledge

Physicians Assistant

Crystin feels most at home when riding around on a golf cart. She grew up in Peachtree City and spent much of her time on the cart paths, only occasionally getting lost. Shortly after getting married, she moved down to the coast of Alabama and enjoyed time on the beach. She has since returned to live locally with her husband and son. Crystin finds the most joy in watching her son grow, learn, and interact with their family dog. She enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time with her family. She has also become skilled at reading children's books very quickly before her toddler becomes bored and runs away. On days Crystin is not working, she is often trying out a new recipe, in the yard chasing her son, or eating out with family and friends. Crystin is involved in her church congregation, teaching children’s Bible classes and helping her husband, who is the Involvement Minister. She also loves to travel and spend time "glamping" with her family in their camper. With a background in emergency medicine, which was enjoyable and exciting, Crystin felt the urge to be able to help her patients on a more holistic level. She desired to have the time and resources to sit down with patients and get to know them and their struggles. She enjoys helping patients find sustainable ways to improve their health with lifestyle changes. Crystin believes that food and prayer are the best medicines. She also enjoys performing procedures that allow her to work with her hands, such as aesthetics and hormone pellet treatment. She is thankful for the opportunity to work at Ageless Wellness Center, where she can deliver these services and more.

Lara Mckoon

Registered Nurse

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Betty Hill

Certified Medical Assistant

Betty is a Certified Medical Assistant with more than 30 years of experience in various specialties in healthcare. She was born in Shreveport and reared in Grand Cane, both in Louisiana. She has lived in Georgia since 1995. Betty has a passion for helping people and loves what she does. She has her own personal success story, which she has combined with her client’s successes and her industry knowledge to pave her path to becoming the Director of Ideal Protein here at AWC. Her mission is to motivate and coach her clients to reach and sustain their personal goals. Betty truly enjoys helping others, and said, “I realize I continue to become a much better person in many ways. My clients and co-workers have touched my heart in so many ways. I am so grateful to work in an environment that feels like home.”

Tara Nash

Certified Medical Assistant

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Dee Owens

Front Office Coordinator

Deanna “Dee” Owens is our Front Office Coordinator. She has been working at our office for almost two years but has been a patient of Dr. Walraven for 10 years. Dee has lived in the Peachtree City and Fayetteville region her entire life. She began her career as a dental assistant in 1990 and worked for an area dentist until he retired in 2011. She then took two years off and spent time with her family. In 2013, she began a front desk job in eyecare and worked there until 2020. When Ageless Wellness Center had an opening for a Front Office Coordinator in August 2020, she was offered the position, as she had been a patient and was familiar with the staff and practice. She has been married for 30 years, and the couple has one son, who is also married. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and her two precious pups, Roxie and Rome.

Julie Nichols

Billing Specialist

Julie is passionate about her family, which includes her husband of 28 years and their two daughters. Born in Painesville, Ohio, her family relocated to Peachtree City when she was five years old. Julie graduated from McIntosh High School and Branell College before working for more than 25 years as a Medical Transcriptionist. Needing a change, Julie joined AWC in November 2020 as a Medical Biller and Scribe, where she loves working with other women who truly care about their patients and each other. Her favorite thing about the Center is the culture that has been created by loving people, who also love each other. She considers her coworkers to be her extended family! In her spare time, Julie pursues her passion for interior design and creating masterpieces out of furniture and other media. She turned her passion into a business in 2020, when she started Restored by Grace Furniture & Design. What started out as restoring and painting her own pieces evolved into designing rooms and restoring/painting clients’ furniture. She finds true joy and passion in her work.

Shelley Browne

Front Office

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Linda Wright

Front Office

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About Us

Meet Our Team

Leadership

Dr. Jamie Walraven

Linda Faulkner

Karen Sagon

Team

Joan Birdsong

Jen Nicosia

Aimee Costales

Altheia Bass-Seldon

Tina Paulk

Crystin Gulledge

Lara Mckoon

Betty Hill

Tara Nash

Dee Owens

Julie Nichols

Shelley Browne

Linda Wright

Our Facilities

Why Choose Us

Dedication

Passion

Care