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Meet The Clinical Research Team

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Founder & CEO

Clinical Director: Clinical Care Team

Chrissie Williamson DCN, CNS, MS, LDN

Dr. Chrissie envisioned a primary care physician's office integrated with genomic, phenomic, and functional medicine specialists, seamlessly coalesced with laboratory data and appointments, and brought this vision to life at GenMedx. Our GenMedx medical care team offers expertise and service in functional medicine and primary care, expanding the capabilities of NGI to meet your comprehensive health needs.

At GenMedx, Dr. Chrissie is the primary patient director in concert with the medical director and the other medical and clinical care providers at GenMedx to ensure the ultimate patient experience. 

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Genomic Nutritionist: Clinical Care Team

Lisa Fouladi  MS, dip ion FDSC, BANT, CNCH

As an experienced functional nutritionist living in Switzerland, Lisa helps manage NGI's European presence. She helps clients break free of low energy, chronic pain, and other long-term health issues so they can return to vibrant health and enjoy the freedom it provides. Lisa's approach is unique and science-based, integrating the disciplines of clinical nutrition, integrative and functional testing, and genomics to uncover the root causes and systemic imbalances within her clients health. With coaching she provides the support they need to implement on her personalized programs. 

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Director At OmicsDx: Clinical Care Team

Michelle Gottfried CNS, MS, LDN

Michelle is an expert at incorporating lab work, medical history, and nutritional genomics to approach her clients unique individual needs. She feels this is the missing link between poor food or lifestyle choices and a truly personalized diet and lifestyle plan for optimal health. As a former marathon athlete, she has core specialty in sports nutrition and performance and enjoys helping athletes discover new ways to beat competition. Overall, she encourages her clients to understand their potential and "why they are the way they are," to then become the best version of themselves. Michelle is a former accountant and excels at data collection and aggregation making her an excellent leader in the omics and technology space. 

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Office and HR Manager: GenMedx, NGI, OmicsDx

Robyn Witt

Robyn brings to our practice over 20 years of experience in the customer service field. She enjoys learning new ways to put her organizational skills to work to create smoother processes for a better workflow. Robyn has an eye for detail and is a natural problem solver; she utilizes these skills to ensure that patients have the best care possible. She enjoys working with a team and believes that everyone brings something special to the table, bringing balance and creative energy to the workplace.

 

 Robyn is the real boss at NGI and GenMedx

and is loved by all. 

Meet The Medical Team

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Medical Director: Medical Care Team 

Specialty: Translational Medicine

Dr. Michael Velez serves as Medical Director at GenMedx. He trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Velez brings a strong background as a health technology executive, innovation consultant, and ‘doctorpreneur.’ He earned a Master’s in Translational Medicine from UC Berkeley and UCSF, where he contributed to the development and patenting of new medical technologies, including a novel vacuum-force laparoscopic grasper designed to minimize tissue injury.

Dr. Velez mentors startup founders through the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator, consults with multiple health tech companies, and advises advanced practice providers (APPs) as a physician collaborator. Drawing on his diverse experience across patient care, human-centered design, and medical innovation, he is committed to transforming the outdated sick-care model and advancing precision healthcare that makes wellness more accessible, efficient, and effective.

Working in close partnership with the Clinical Director, Dr. Velez helps shape and implement the next generation of medical care at GenMedx. Together, they integrate cutting-edge diagnostics, systems medicine, and personalized interventions to deliver care that is both deeply human and data-driven—setting a new standard for what medicine can achieve.

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Physician's Assistant: Medical Care Team

Matthew Montee continues to be a trusted and valued member of the NGI team and is now on the medical team at GenMedx. Matt is a licensed Physician’s Assistant in California, Idaho and Hawaii and is also a Doctor without Borders. Matt is a Certified Function Medicine Practitioner with a background in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. He received his formal medical training at Cornell University and is now a modern medicine man offering consultations with a holistic approach to recovery. His treatments consist of IV infusions, peptides, ozone, prolozone, and other Intelligent Medicines customized for everyone from the professional athlete to those looking to amplify their wellbeing and immune systems.

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Collaboration Opportunity

Specialty: Nutritional Genomics and Functional Medicine

Are you intrigued by the idea of incorporating genetic panels or delving into the realm of functional medicine? Whether you're interested in collaborating with our team members or conducting an interview for your podcast, get in touch with us. Let's explore possibilities for a mutually rewarding partnership.

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Medical Doctor: Medical Care Team 

Specialty: Integrative OBGYN

Jennifer Roelands, MD is double boarded in integrative medicine and OB/GYN. She completed her residency at Duke University and her integrative training through Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Center.

She is the founder and SHEO of Precision Health MD, which provides comprehensive health care by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine. Her areas of expertise include women's health, including PCOS and menopause, gut health, and longevity medicine, focusing on metabolic health.  She employs various therapeutic modalities such as nutrition, lifestyle modification, nutrient IV therapy, botanical medicine, and hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Roeland in available for in person consults in the greater Los Angeles Area. 

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Doctor of Nursing Practice - DNP, APRN, FNP-C, BS

Servicing: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, USVA, MD, MA, WI

Specialty: BHRT and Family Medicine

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Position Starting June 2025!

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Medical Assistant

Jennifer "Nikki" Owens CMA

Niki joined GenMedx in 2025, bringing warmth, dedication, and a passion for patient-centered care. Since starting as a virtual assistant, she has grown into her multifaceted role as Office Administrator, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomist in her home office in Georgia. At GenMedx, Nikki is a valued medical assistant and team player. Niki is known for her genuine care and connection with patients—many feel like extended family, and she considers it an honor to walk alongside them throughout their health journeys.

A proud Georgia native, Niki is happily married to her best friend and is the proud mother of an amazing son. When she’s not at work, you’ll likely find her cheering on the lacrosse field, enjoying road trips, reading a good book, or spending time with friends and family.

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Discovery Call with Robyn

Discover which Clinical and Medical Care Team Members are right for You!

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Robyn will help set up your patient portal, order preliminary labs, schedule your first appointments and answer any questions about your insurance options.

Phlebotomy Appointment

Data-Driven Medicine

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Robyn will help you schedule your labs between your appointments. We have mobile phlebotomists or you may simply go to LabCorp's or Quest. Labs will process directly through insurance if requested. 

Clinical Care Team Appointment

Discover the Power of Functional Medicine powered by data optimization!

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In this appointment you will have a thorough review of your medical history, review of your labs and have a nutrition and lifestyle intake. Baseline suggestions for diet, lifestyle and supplementation will be made in this appointment and additional labs will be ordered for your appointment with the medical team. The clinical team will provide a summary of your case and make recommendations for the medical team to review. 

Medical Care Team Appointment

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In this appointment, your doctor will review all of the materials provided by the clinical care team,  review your new labs and complete an additional 1 hour intake. During this appointment, the physician may prescribe very specific, researched medications based on your comprehensive analysis and progress made thus far. They will discuss in detail any conditions you have or that are suspected and a detailed plan of action will be outlined. 

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Robyn will reach out to you to arrange follow-up sessions with both the medical and clinical care teams, based on the complexity of your case. In the first year, the typical patient is expected to meet with the medical doctor 2-4 times and the clinical care team 4-8 times. Most patients experience resolution of their primary concern within 6-12 months, transitioning to a genuine primary care/maintenance membership at GenMedx after the first year.

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