epic integrative wellness
About Us
Our Mission
To professionally support you on your epic life journey by providing personalized health and wellness care focused upon preventing disease, healing, fighting inflammation, and optimizing the body’s inner balance.
Epic Integrative Wellness was founded in 2023 by two dedicated and passionate nurse practitioners. What began in Topeka, Kansas has grown to include additional locations in Overland Park and Meriden, KS. Our providers specialize in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for women, testosterone replacement therapy for men, medical weight loss, peptide therapy, sexual health, functional lab testing, and intravenous (IV) infusions. We are proud to offer a wide range of personalized services designed to support each client’s unique wellness goals.
Our Core Values
Integrity and Ethics Over Everything
Client-First Mentality
The most important part of your epic journey with us is you. We are committed to providing our clients with a safe and non-judgmental environment, so they can feel comfortable openly discussing their health concerns and wellness goals. You have control over your own life and your own healthcare decisions. We are here to help educate, discuss treatment options, and support you along the way.
Be Innovative and Never Stop Learning
Be Excellent
Meet Our Team
Amanda Whitson
MSN, APRN, FNP-C, MSCP, FAAMM, ABAAHP
Co-Founder
Amanda is the co-founder of Epic Integrative Wellness. She is double board-certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
She has completed an advanced fellowship in Anti-Aging, and Metabolic Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).
She is also Certified in Peptide Therapy through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).
Amanda started her career in healthcare over 15 years ago as an ICU nurse. It was in the ICU where she witnessed the significant impact that chronic diseases can have on patients and their families. During this time, she pursued her graduate degree at Washburn University and began to develop a passion for functional and preventative medicine, with an emphasis on hormone health.
Through hormonal imbalances and challenges of her own, she understands firsthand how optimizing the body’s hormones can be life-changing. For the last seven years, Amanda has been providing hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, and regenerative therapies to patients in the Kansas City metro area.
She continues to expand her education and knowledge, and has nearly completed a certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine through the Obesity Medicine Association. Her goal is to address the root causes of her client’s symptoms and to promote healthy aging.
Amanda completed a bachelor’s degree in social work prior to becoming a nurse. She draws on the therapeutic communication skills she learned to create a patient-centered approach to helping clients achieve their goals. She enjoys an active lifestyle, prioritizing healthy eating, and traveling to new places. She loves taking care of her sweet lab mix, Chevy.
She is a Menopause Society Certified Provider (MSCP).
She has completed an advanced fellowship in Anti-Aging, and Metabolic Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). She is a Menopause Society Certified Provider (MSCP).
Kelsey Stringer
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Co-Founder
Kelsey is the co-founder of Epic Integrative Wellness. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as well as the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).
She is also Certified in Peptide Therapy through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).
She began her nursing career over 10 years ago with experience in both conventional and functional healthcare. She believes wholeheartedly in the importance of an integrated approach to care, while utilizing holistic treatment modalities as a foundation for disease prevention and maintenance of overall wellness.
A lifelong athlete and lifelong learner, Kelsey attended Kansas State University on a volleyball scholarship and graduated with honors to pursue her nursing degree at Creighton University.
She began working as a registered nurse in the emergency department which taught her an immeasurable gratitude for life. She quickly realized that she was passionate about caring for the whole person and being able to empower others to take control of their own health and wellness.
During her career as a registered nurse, she completed her advanced degree at Washburn University and became a nurse practitioner. She continued on in the emergency department, but found her calling in the health and wellness field in 2019. At that time, she completed an extensive training period with a board-certified OBGYN who specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, and IV/IM vitamin supplementation. She was then entrusted to individually manage multiple satellite clinics for a prominent functional medicine practice in Kansas City.
Epic Integrative Wellness is the culmination of her long time dream and goal to open her own wellness practice in the Topeka community, where she was born and raised. She sees that in today’s world, face to face, true human connection in healthcare is invaluable.
Kelsey is the mom to three sweet, silly, and active boys. She is married to her best friend Nick, a fellow Topekan and former Kansas State University football player. They enjoy all aspects of fitness, making healthy meals together, spending time outside as a family, and chasing their boys to the next activity.
Renae Carsten
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
APRN-Topeka Location
Renae is a board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She brings nearly two decades of experience in healthcare, with a strong foundation in acute care medicine and a passion for helping patients navigate complex and challenging health situations. She began her career as a registered nurse in the emergency department, later gaining valuable experience as a trauma and flight nurse. Her dedication to patient care and education led her to pursue her advanced degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Washburn University.
For the past eight years, Renae has served in urgent care, where she has continued to care for her patients through evidence-based medicine, education, shared decision-making, and compassionate care. She believes in empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their health. As she transitions into functional medicine, Renae is committed to helping each patient define and achieve their own version of optimal wellness, and support them in reaching their best possible quality of life.
Renae has lived in Topeka since 2009, where she and her husband are raising their three children. She is an active part of her community as a Girl Scout Leader for both of her daughters’ troops, and as a member of the Junior League of Topeka. She enjoys being involved in her kids’ various sports and school activities. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Julie Edwards
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
APRN-Topeka Location
Julie is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She began her healthcare career over 10 years ago as a bedside nurse on a medical floor, where she developed a strong foundation in patient care. She later spent a year as a travel nurse, gaining valuable clinical experience while working in Arizon, an opportunity that also allowed for personal growth.
Julie subsequently transitioned to the emergency department, where she discovered her passion for fast-paced medicine, ongoing challenges, and lifelong learning. During this time, she pursued her advanced degree and earned her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Graceland University.
Following graduation, Julie worked as a nurse practitioner in a local pediatric practice, where caring for children and adolescents reinforced the importance of early intervention and preventive health. Most recently, she has practiced in weight loss and hormone management, where she found her true passion for comprehensive wellness and health optimization. Julie strongly believes in a personalized, patient-centered approach, recognizing that each individual deserves tailored care to support their unique goals and overall well-being.
Julie was born and raised in Topeka, where she and her husband are now raising their four children—three energetic boys and one sweet girl. Family is at the center of everything she does, and much of their time is spent outdoors, staying active, and making meaningful memories together. Whether it’s enjoying nature, cheering on their kids’ activities, or simply spending quality time at home, Julie values creating a balanced, healthy lifestyle for her family.
Kellie Stewart
MSN, APRN, ANP-C
APRN-Overland Park Location
Kellie is a board-certified adult nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as well as the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). She has more than two decades of experience in healthcare. She became a registered nurse in 2005. She worked in the intensive care unit with critical care registered nurse certification. During this time, she earned her Masters of Science in Nursing as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from Kansas University.
For the past 15 years, Kellie has served in acute/surgical care, where she has continued to care for her patients by practicing evidence-based medicine, patient centered care, and showing a deep, genuine compassion that helps people feel truly supported.
She loves helping people feel confident and informed about their health. Kellie is focused on working with each person to figure out what “feeling your best” really means for them, and supporting them as they move toward a healthier life.
Kellie has lived in the Overland Park area for more than 20 years. She enjoys spending time with her family. They are passionate about fitness and enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, watching baseball and live music.
Kaetlynn Phillips
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
APRN-Topeka Location
Kaetlynn is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
After graduating from Washburn University’s School of Nursing 13 years ago, she began her career at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. During her time there, she worked as a bedside nurse in both the Infectious Disease Department and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). It was during this time that she developed a strong foundation in compassionate, patient-centered care.
Driven to further her career, Kaetlynn earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration from Maryville University. She began practicing as a provider in a local pediatric office in Topeka. While her love for caring for children will always remain, it was her most recent role that helped her discover her true passion.
For the past two years, Kaetlynn has been helping patients improve their health through weight management and hormone optimization. She believes the best patient outcomes come from taking the time to understand each individual’s medical history, laboratory results, symptoms, lifestyle, and previous treatment experiences. She strives to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, valued, and confident throughout their healthcare journey.
Kaetlynn’s goal is to empower her patients with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to achieve lasting health and feel their very best.
Outside of caring for her patients, Kaetlynn enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children. As a family, they love staying active by fishing, swimming, and spending time outdoors. They also enjoy traveling together and making the most of life’s everyday moments.
Brooke Oxandale
MSN, BSN, CNL-C
Director of Clinical and Business Services
Brooke is the Director of Clinical and Business Services at Epic Integrative Wellness. She is a Certified Clinical Nurse Leader through the Commission on Nurse Certification. She has been a nurse for 19 years with experience in bedside nursing, nursing leadership and organizational clinical project management.
Throughout her career she has had a passion for ensuring patients receive high quality, patient centered care that produces optimal patient outcomes.
Brooke attended Kansas State University to complete undergraduate courses prior to obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at Washburn University. She spent the first 8 years of her career caring for the acutely ill and critically injured trauma patients in the emergency room.
This experience allowed her to develop a strong medical professional foundation with a well-rounded knowledge base of various disease processes, advanced critical thinking skills and patient advocacy in some of the hardest times of a patient’s life.
With a strong determination to do more, she completed her Master of Science in Nursing Degree at Washburn University becoming a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). With her advanced skill set as a CNL she was able to step into nursing leadership roles that allowed her to design clinical care that focused on health promotion and create innovative health care models with the most up to date evidence-based practices.
Brooke is the mom of two active boys who love sports and being outdoors. She is married to Brett, who is also a local health care professional that is passionate about providing quality care at Deutscher Rottinghaus Oxandale Optometry. They enjoy living an active life that is full of kids sporting events, family functions with competitive game nights and traveling to various destinations as a family to enjoy new experiences.
Jordy Glassel
Certified Nurse Aide
Patient Care Technician
Jordy is a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nurse Aide with over 16 years of healthcare experience. Her career includes 12 years as a Patient Care Technician in the emergency department, where she developed a strong foundation in patient care, clinical support, and helping individuals navigate a wide range of health concerns.
For the past 3 years, Jordy has worked in the medical spa setting, where she is passionate about helping patients improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life. She believes that wellness is about more than appearance—it is about feeling your best from the inside out.
Jordy was born and raised in the Topeka area. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three active boys, who keep life fun and busy. In her free time, she loves being outdoors, staying active and making lasting memories with her family.
Sam Sinkler
Patient Care Concierge
Sam is a Licensed Medical Esthetician with 3 years of hands-on experience in a med spa setting and a deep passion for helping clients feel confident, cared for, and truly understood.
Her commitment to wellness stems from her own weight-loss and health journey and the life-changing confidence it brought her. In her role as Patient Concierge at Epic Integrative Wellness, she combines personal insight with professional care to support patients with empathy, encouragement, and thoughtful guidance as they work toward their individual wellness goals.
She lived in Lenexa, KS her entire life and is a proud mom to her 14-year-old corgi, Cora. Outside of work, Sam enjoys reading, antique shopping, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Starr Jensen
Patient Care Concierge
Starr brings a strong background in customer care, hospitality, and wellness-focused service. With years of experience creating meaningful connections and supporting clients in fast-paced environments, she is passionate about helping others feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.
Starr values genuine connection, positive energy, and creating an experience that helps clients feel both supported and seen. She is excited to continue growing within the wellness industry while contributing to the compassionate and uplifting environment at Epic Integrative Wellness.
Annie Eller
RD, LD
Dietitian Consultant
Annie is a registered and licensed dietitian with a passion for helping individuals optimize their nutritional health.
Since 2018, she has specialized in medical weight management, diabetes care, comprehensive lifestyle programs, general nutrition education, and behavior change.
Annie believes that nutrition is not a “one size fits all” approach.
She is dedicated to creating personalized plans tailored to each client’s unique needs, preferences, lifestyle, and goals, ensuring sustainable, positive results.
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What Our Clients Have to Say
A puzzle has more than one piece? Building Your Health Puzzle: My Journey to Transformation
Health is like a puzzle. Each piece—mindset, nutrition, movement, rest—seems small alone, but together, they create something extraordinary. For two decades, I ignored my health puzzle, stuck on a yo-yo roller coaster of diets and energy swings, convinced I had it figured out. If you’ve stared in the mirror after years of ups and downs, you know the mental and physical toll. My wake-up call came from my wife, who bravely tackled her own health journey. Her courage to ask for help inspired me to face my puzzle, even as a man nearing 40, when pride screamed, “I’ll do it alone.” Spoiler: going solo doesn’t work. Swallowing my pride, I found four cornerstones that changed everything. I admitted I wasn’t healthy, sought professional help at Epic Integrative Wellness, became obsessed with understanding my body through bloodwork and research, and built a sustainable routine. Consistency—that elusive piece—felt like it was buried in a couch cushion, finally within reach.
I was 41 years old and 4 kids deep and pretty happy with my dad bod. From the first meeting… just in the first five minutes, I realized… man, I’m not living the type of life I could be. And look, I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life right now.
As I start seeing my own health metrics take off, it started becoming apparent I have to expose my team to this. You won’t be able to put it on a spreadsheet, what it means to that employee that you’re willing to invest in their personal health. I think it’s one of the best things, if not the best thing we’ve ever done for our leadership team. I’ve seen the difference in their attitudes in meetings when it’s that 2 or 3 o’ clock meeting.
After only 12 months, the impact is clear. I can’t wait to see the difference in 24 and 36 months… It has changed our culture for the better and I just can’t recommend it enough.
Back in the day, I used to be a personal trainer… and no matter how much I would work out, it still didn’t work. I did what most people do, and I went to my family practitioner. They basically said I was within range. Once I met Amanda and Kelsey and I got on that journey, it literally changed my life. What I liked is she listened… I had labs drawn, and that was when I was so shocked on how much hormones I actually needed.
My sleep has been better, my brain fog is gone, my energy is tenfold, my happiness is amazing. What it’s done for even our marriage, our intimacy… You’re more playful. You’re happier. You giggle again. I thought, ‘this is what I felt like literally 10 years ago.’ It’s more reasonable than people think. And for your health, it’s worth every penny and so much more.
I have been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. And in the past three years, I found myself just struggling. I was doing everything I possibly could… and I just was at a standstill of what was going on with my body. For once someone was listening to me. (So often) I feel like you’re grouped into just one big group. This is what we give women when they turn 40… And Kelsey and Amanda were like, ‘this is what we’re going to do for you. This is your plan, not a group of women.’
Epic has helped me in so many ways. I feel like I’m a different person. I feel like I am balanced. I feel like I have control of my life, and I’m just a much happier person. To know that you don’t have to deal with it, to know that you have people that will help you through that time, and you can even feel better than you did 20 years ago.
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