MEET THE TEAM

Amanda is our Softwave technician who was born and raised in Florida. She has her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Florida and is currently pursuing her Masters of Social Work to be a counselor. She loves being a listening ear and cares so much about what is going on in the hearts and lives of our patients! She loves the Thrive family and how much they care for each other and the people around them. Amanda also works at her church on the West Side as the ministry coordinator and is dedicated to investing in the Jacksonville community. She has been married to her husband since November 2021 and recently added a new puppy to the family! In her free time, she likes trying new foods and hanging out with friends and family.

Nick was raised in Indialantic, Florida with family roots from Philadelphia, Pa. Now one of our Neuropathy Case Managers, Nick completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physiology & Kinesiology from the University of Florida; while also becoming a Certified Personal Trainer with a Specialization in Fitness Nutrition. He loves contributing a positive presence and making sure each and every patient feels like they are at home. Nick’s passions come in the form of hanging at the beach, being consistent in the gym, and of course, rooting for his Philadelphia Eagles.

Alexis originally from Akron, Ohio and moved to South Florida where she found her passion for softball and volleyball. She relocated to Jacksonville in 2008, just shy of high school graduation. Alex then went to FSCJ where she completed her Associates degree in Science. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and her two pups, and loves staying active outdoors where she can enjoy the Florida sunshine! Alex enjoys brightening every patient’s day as she greets them at the front desk and makes their experience of care the best it can be.

Vanessa is a Florida native who is currently living in the Jacksonville area with her family. She is originally from Miami, FL but moved up to Jacksonville at the age of 7. Along with moving up north, her family opened one of the first Hispanic churches in Jax and has been very involved with their ministry ever since.

Vanessa is currently working towards her career in Radiology and has a passion for helping others. You can typically find Vanessa running around the office helping our patients with hands-on tasks and creating special friendships with everyone who walks through the door.

Kelly is a South Florida native who moved to Jacksonville in 2020 to be closer to her aunt (and hero) Marla. Kelly has a passion for connecting with people from all walks of life and loves learning from their experiences. She has spent the majority of her career in customer service, but has found her home in the Thrive family caring for every patient we get the opportunity to see. You can typically find her talking to patients, teaching exercises, and laughing at the front desk. In her free time, you can catch her at the pool reading a book (or a few) and spending time with her boyfriend watching movies or walking around downtown St. Augustine.