Dentist Lead

Dentist

Dr. Elise Shockley graduated from UNC Adams School of Dentistry in 2014. She completed an AEGD with NYU/UTHSC in 2015 and then continued to complete CMDA's Dental Residency Plus program. She has worked for CCHS for 8 years, becoming the residency director for the AEGD in 2019. She is a mom of three and her husband is also Dr. Shockley, a dentist. They enjoy outside time as a family and love international culture/food and travel.

Dentist

Dr. Lauren Vieira was born in Queens, New York. On a mission trip to Guyana, she felt the Lord's calling to become a dentist. She then began praying and pursing the field of dentistry. She obtained her Bachalor's of Science in Biology at Molloy College in 2015, attended dental school at the University of Kentucky, and graduated in 2021. Her passion to marry dentistry and mission work has been aligned with the mission and value of Christ Community Health Services (CCHS). After dental school, she completed her NYU Langone AEGD residency and continued working as a staff dentist at CCHS. She loves interacting with and treating her patients and in her spare time enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Pharmacist

Physician

Physician

Pediatrician

Clinical Pharmacist

Nurse Practitioner

Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner at our Broad location. She graduated from Arkansas State University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2008 and her Masters of Science in Nursing degree in 2015. She has a background working in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and Urgent Care settings. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their three boys. She especially loves traveling, and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks and Detroit Lions.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Joy has enjoyed working at Christ Community Health Services for the past 4 years. She has over 10 years experience working as an LCSW in mental health facilities and hospital settings. Loving to explore the intersection between mental, spiritual and physical health -she completed Yoga Teacher Training and a Spiritual Direction program. She loves reading about Christian contemplation, healthy eating and spending time with friends and family.

Nurse Practitioner

Heather Stone is a Vanderbilt grad who has a background in Biomedical Engineering and global health. She enjoys trying to have a whole food plant based lifestyle and to be as active as she can be. She loves outdoor activities, improv comedy, hip hop and spending time with her family. She loves exploring, dancing, playing soccer and being silly with her kids. She loves to listen to patients and provide high quality health care with distinctly Christian service. Serving others is the privilege of her life. She speaks Spanish and loves learning new languages. She is honored to be a nurse practitioner and work with the most amazing patients and CCHS staff she has ever met here in Memphis. She is at your service to help you meet your health goals.

Physician

Dr. Brandon Todd grew up in Memphis. Dr. Todd feels blessed to be able to serve his community through his work at CCHS. Dr. Todd attended medical school in Memphis and did residency training at the University of Virginia. When he is not at work, Dr. Todd enjoys spending time with family, running, eating fruits and vegetables, getting adequate sleep, and reading the Bible.

Physician

Dr. Audrey VanWylen is a board certified family medicine doctor who completed her medical school and family medicine residency training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. She has been seeing patients at CCHS since 2013. She feels drawn here by the opportunity to serve the Memphis community especially patients that are uninsured or underinsured. She practices full spectrum family medicine, but is also accredited by AAHIVM to provide HIV care and PrEP services and enjoys providing women’s health services including family planning and prenatal care. She is the lead clinician for our Refugee Health Clinic and enjoys welcoming patients from around the world. When not at work, she you’ll find her outdoors with her husband and 3 children, reading books, and exploring all the wonderful things the Memphis area has to offer. One of her favorite Bible verses is Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Nurse Practitioner

I am a native Memphian and grew up in the Parkway Village neighborhood. After earning my Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Memphis in 2005, I earned my Master of Arts from Dallas Theological Seminary (2010), my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Union University in 2019 and my Master of Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University in 2023. I attended First Evangelical Church for most of my life and am currently a member of Renewal Church in Memphis. After spending 10 years in Dallas, Texas, where I met my wife and attended seminary, we moved back to Memphis in 2017. We have two elementary-aged children. My hobbies include reading theology, traveling, cooking/baking, and gardening. On the flip side, I dislike sports, sci-fi, winter, and pop music. I chose Christ Community for the opportunity to blend ministry with healthcare and to serve the underserved population. My favorite Bible verse is Jude 24, 25: ‘’To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.’’

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Jaclyn Bane FNP-C began working with Christ Community Health Services in January 2024 at the East Jackson location. She graduated from Union University in 2008 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and graduated from University of South Alabama in 2014 with her Master of Science degree in Nursing and she plans to start her Doctorate of Nursing studies in the Summer of 2024. She has worked in various roles including Family Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care and Disease Management.

Pharmacist

Nurse Practitioner

Shanea Hines is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has served at Christ Community Health Services-East Jackson, since June 2022. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Union University in 2008, and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2016, graduating with high honors. Shanea’s focus as a Nurse Practitioner has been Primary Care and Urgent Care. Shanea is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Wellgates Honor Society, ANA, and AANP.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ashley has a decade of experience as a therapist in Jackson before returning to Union University to get her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. She came to the East Jackson clinic to serve as the Behavioral Health Provider for the community in June, 2023. She has her Business Administration Bachelors and Master of Social Work degrees from Union, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Memphis, Lambuth campus, and back to Union for her Nurse Practitioner degree.

Physician Lead

Clinical Pharmacist

Nurse Practitioner

My name is Regina Tignor, FNP-C. I am a Jesus follower and feel my practice of nursing and being a provider is a calling from God. I have been in healthcare for 37 years, graduating from Union University in 1987 with ASN, University of Tennessee at Martin in 1999 with BSN, and from University of South Alabama with MSN, FNP. I have worked as RN in multiple areas such as CVICU, Employee Health, and GI Lab. As a FNP-C, I have worked in Primary Care for the past 9 years with experience in managing Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, COPD, etc. I am married to my husband, Tommy, of nearly 42 years, a mother of two daughters and have six grandchildren. God has blessed me with a wonderful family, friends, co-workers, and career, which I am very thankful.

Physician

Psychologist

Pharmacist

Dentist

I am a graduate of the University of Memphis and UTHSC College of Dentistry Class of 2006. I have been employed at CCHS for 15 years and have been the Dental Director for almost 5 years. It has been a blessing working with great people while also being an advocate to and for our communities. My spare time is dedicated between family and exercising. I love college sports and enjoy watching college football the most!

Dentist

Dr. Kawasaki completed dental school at the University of Minnesota. He’s been at CCHS ever since. He feels so blessed by his time here. Dr. Kawasaki sees his work to alleviate pain and restore patients’ mouths to good health as partnering with Jesus Christ in His work to make all things new. Outside of work, he enjoys being with his family, spending time outside, and being involved at his church.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Paula Miller, Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 40 years of experience. I started my career in Maternal Health with special emphasis on high risk obstetrics and gynecology patients. I have served in medically underserved areas including Heath Departments in Northern Mississippi and South Omaha Medical Clinics in Omaha Nebraska working with Family Practice patients as well as OB patients. I enjoy serving where God urges me to go. I enjoy working with Christ Community patients, helping them along their journey for good health.

Dentist

Dr. Oxner is a native Memphian who loves to serve others in the name of Jesus! Since graduating from the University of Tennessee’s College of Dentistry in 2017, he has served several communities throughout the Memphis metropolitan area. He understands that most patients don’t look forward to dental treatment, but he considers it his calling to make each patient as comfortable as possible. He strives to share the love of Jesus through his enthusiasm, positive energy, and gentle approach. Ultimately, it is essential to Dr. Oxner that each patient feels well cared for and valued. In his free time, he enjoys building, exercising, and spending time outside.

Dietitian

My name is Tiffany Richardson. I am one of the Registered Dietitians here at Christ Community. I have been a dietitian since Jan. 2012. My journey at Christ Community began on Oct. 14, 2019. Ever since that day, I have been on a mission to provide the best care possible, helping many patients to improve their nutritional status. Eating healthy is not easy for many. As a Registered Dietitian, I do my very best to help individuals make smooth transitions into a healthier diet regimen, leading to improvement of their overall health. I really enjoy what I do! Helping people to improve their quality of life definitely brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart! May God bless

Nurse Practitioner

Physician

Dr. Audrey VanWylen is a board certified family medicine doctor who completed her medical school and family medicine residency training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. She has been seeing patients at CCHS since 2013. She feels drawn here by the opportunity to serve the Memphis community especially patients that are uninsured or underinsured. She practices full spectrum family medicine, but is also accredited by AAHIVM to provide HIV care and PrEP services and enjoys providing women’s health services including family planning and prenatal care. She is the lead clinician for our Refugee Health Clinic and enjoys welcoming patients from around the world. When not at work, she you’ll find her outdoors with her husband and 3 children, reading books, and exploring all the wonderful things the Memphis area has to offer. One of her favorite Bible verses is Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Physician Assistant

Pediatrician

Dentist

Nurse Practitioner

Rachel Faller is a family nurse practitioner at the Hickory Hill location. She has over 10 years of experience in primary care. The majority of her career has been with CCHS. She sees patients of all ages and has a specialty certification in the management of HIV. She is a competent Spanish speaker.

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Physician

Nurse Practitioner

Physician

Dentist

Psychologist

DO - Family Medicine

John Scott, DO is happy to meet and serve Christ Community patients through providing full-spectrum family medicine, including care of newborns, children, men and women including care of pregnancy and delivery, all the way to the elderly. He speaks English and Indonesian fluently and is working on learning Spanish. When not at work, you'll find him running, singing, playing piano or guitar, or cooking and eating healthy food with his family.

Dentist

Pharmacist

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Physician

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Wanda Hall-Myers has been a Licensed Psychologist for over 20 years and has worked in the fields of education, mental health, developmental disabilities, and healthcare. She has conducted psychological assessments, provided consultations, as well as provided therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She enjoys providing behavioral health services and finds it most rewarding when patients reach their treatment goals and live a more fulfilling life. The University of Memphis is where she earned a Ph.D. in Psychology, and she is committed to being a life-long learner. A wife and mother, she takes pleasure in time with family, traveling, listening to music, and reading. Community service and philanthropic endeavors are important to Dr. Hall-Myers, and she can often be found mentoring youth and promoting various community programs.

Physician

Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Linda Taylor, a native of Mexico City, Mexico, grew up in Laredo, TX. Dr. Taylor attended Texas A&M in College Station, TX, and received her Bachelor’s of Nursing from Texas A&M University in Laredo, TX. While serving her country in the United States Air Force, Dr. Taylor received her first Master of Arts in Health Care Education from Trident University. After her service, Dr. Taylor completed her second Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Dr. Taylor has cared for patients in a wide scope of practice. Dr. Taylor grew up primarily speaking Spanish in her home. Being bilingual allows her to establish a connection with the underserved Hispanic community, allowing for a personal connection with her patients. After serving the community for five years, Dr. Taylor received her Doctorate of Nursing from Baylor University in Waco, TX. Her ten years of practice have included Women’s Health, Medical-Surgical, Outpatient Clinic, Home Health, Weight loss/Bariatric surgery, and triage of critical airlift patients in Military Healthcare. Dr. Taylor has also served as an adjunct faculty member in the BSN accelerated program at Union University.

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Dietician

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee at Martin, class of 1982. As a lifelong member of Rock of Ages CME church, I have been attending services there since birth. I am a proud father of two children and happily married to Dr. Peatchola Jones-Cole. Additionally, I am an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Nurse Practitioner

Dentist

My name is Yousef Jefferson and I am originally from Texas. I am happily married and have three children that keep us on our toes. My faith in God the Father, Son, Holy Spirit guides my life and why I currently serve through CCHS. I believe that each one of my patients is sacred and I hope this is reflected in how I care for them. I have around 20 years of experience as a dentist. Most of my free time involves my children but I do enjoy studying the Bible, traveling the world, and learning languages. I speak four languages including: English, Arabic, Tigrinya, and Spanish.

Clinical Pharmacist

Dentist

Physician Assistant

Carmishia Lowery, PA-C is a licensed Physician Assistant in Tennessee and Mississippi with a comprehensive skill set, including expertise in emergency response, routine clinical protocols, and medication management. She holds a bachelor's in chemistry from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. She has been board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)since 2009, with additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) as well as controlled substance registration certificates from the drug enforcement administration (DEA). She is experienced in various healthcare settings, from hospitalist roles at Methodist Medical Group to primary and acute care at Christ Community Health Services, Premise Health, and Intervention Arms Medical Centers addressing conditions across diverse age groups. She demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and providing quality patient care to the underserved through membership with the National Health Service Corps, which specializes in increasing access to quality healthcare in communities with significant healthcare shortages. She is a member of North Eastside Church of Christ.

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Psychologist

Tara Samples, Ph.D., LCP-HSP is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Health Service Provider (TN) and Nationally Certified Health Service Psychologist. Dr. Samples is the Clinical Psychologist at our Raleigh Clinic, a Behavioral Health Team Lead and the Director of the Behavioral Health Training program at CCHS which includes the doctoral psychology residency, postdoctoral fellowship and masters and doctoral practicum students in psychology, counseling and social work. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a M.S. in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University and a B.S. in Human Services from Point University (formerly Atlanta Christian College). She completed an APA Internship at the Charles George Veteran’s Administration Hospital with rotations in Primary Care/Health Psychology, PTSD and Substance Abuse. She completed her Postdoctoral work through the Counseling Center at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Samples has provided behavioral health care for over 20 years, first as a Licensed Professional Counselor and later as Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Prior to joining CCHS she worked as an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Samples has worked in inpatient and outpatient, private practice and public health settings in Ga, NC, IL and TN. Her clinical interests are in the areas of social justice in healthcare, trauma informed care, health psychology, resilience in the face of trauma and abuse, and the integration of mental health and spirituality. When she is not in the clinic you may find her spending time with her family, supporting the local music and arts community, or gardening.

Licensed Professional Counselor / Director of Family Solutions

Tara Seay is a native Memphian, born and raised. She attended The Central High school, obtained a B.A. in Criminal Justice with concentration in Pre-law from Lemoyne-Owen College, and M.A. in Mental Health Counseling with specialties in marriage and family, crisis management, substance abuse, and forensic counseling. She has worked in several counseling environments such as private practice, community outreach and mental health, residential, in-patient psychiatric assessment center, and in home family therapy. She holds certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Problem Sexual Behavior, Collaborative Problem Solving, Trauma Informed Care, and Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach for adolescent substance abuse. She is currently the Site Director and Family Therapist of the Family Solutions at the Raleigh Christ Community Clinic.

Dentist

Dr. Luke Taylor is a general dentist who has worked at Christ Community Health Services since the fall of 2021. He graduated dental school in 2020 from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in southern California and completed a hospital based dental residency program from 2020-2021 at the University of Washington, Seattle. He then joined CCHS as a Dental Public Health Fellow and stayed on as a member of the CMDA Dental Residency Plus program. He loves working with his patients at CCHS to provide excellent and affordable dental care.

Nurse Practitioner

Physician

As a family physician with fellowship training in surgical obstetrics, I have a passion for providing medically excellent, compassionate, and Christ-centered whole-person care for individuals and their families. It is a joy to be able to walk with mothers through pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care, and then to care for their children through the early years and beyond. I am also honored and humbled to be able to develop ongoing relationships with my adult and elderly patients as we navigate chronic health conditions and address lifestyle behaviors that may contribute to those conditions. Above all, I believe that Jesus is the true healer of people and our communities and is the source of my ability to serve, and I strive daily to join Him in the work He is already doing in the lives of my patients. Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Nurse Practitioner

Physician

My name is Dr. Zakiya Woods, and I am a board-certified pediatrician. I am a native Memphian who has a passion to improve the health of youth in our great city. I take pride in working together with families to achieve this goal.

Physician Lead

Pharmacist

Nurse Practitioner

Social Worker

Clinical Pharmacist

Dentist

I am a graduate of the University of Memphis and UTHSC College of Dentistry Class of 2006. I have been employed at CCHS for 15 years and have been the Dental Director for almost 5 years. It has been a blessing working with great people while also being an advocate to and for our communities. My spare time is dedicated between family and exercising. I love college sports and enjoy watching college football the most!

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Olubunmi Osinloye, a board-certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and numerous accolades, including the prestigious Daisy Award. A graduate of the esteemed University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing, Dr. Osinloye is driven by a commitment to providing comprehensive care to the underserved. With a deep passion for delivering high-quality healthcare to her community, Dr. Osinloye views her work as a divine calling. She finds great joy in uplifting her patients and strives to reduce emergency room visits through preventative health measures and patient education. Additionally, she aims to combat the prevalence of HIV and STDs among young adults and effectively manage chronic conditions to improve patient outcomes. Dedicated to continuous learning and knowledge-sharing, Dr. Osinloye remains focused on enhancing the patient experience and reducing morbidity and mortality rates in her practice.

Nurse Practitioner

Dentist

Dr. Luke Taylor is a general dentist who has worked at Christ Community Health Services since the fall of 2021. He graduated dental school in 2020 from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in southern California and completed a hospital based dental residency program from 2020-2021 at the University of Washington, Seattle. He then joined CCHS as a Dental Public Health Fellow and stayed on as a member of the CMDA Dental Residency Plus program. He loves working with his patients at CCHS to provide excellent and affordable dental care.

Nurse Practitioner

Regina is a board certified family nurse practitioner who is devoted to providing high quality services in Women’s health. She has an extensive history in the medical field. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN. From there, she received her Masters of Science degree in Nursing at Walden University in Minneapolis, MN in 2017 and has been dedicated to servicing women since that time. During her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Physician Lead

Nurse Practitioner

Chandni Patel, WHNP B-C, MSN, BSN, RN, is a healthcare professional with 10 years of experience. After graduating with honors from Baptist Health Science in 2010, she pursued her passion for women's health, earning her MSN from the University of South Alabama in 2015. Chandni is certified as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and is an active member of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health. Her clinical interests include contraception counseling, adolescent gynecology, cervical disease and providing patient education. Chandni's dedication and expertise make her a trusted advocate for women's health in her community.

Nurse Practitioner

Lissa “Nikki” Roux has been employed with CCHS for 12 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health. Nikki received her RN degree and Masters of Science degree from the University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing. Prior to her time at CCHS, Nikki was a cardiac nurse at Methodist Hospital. She is originally from West Monroe, Louisiana but has called Memphis home for more than 20 years. When she is not working, Nikki enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.

DO - Family Medicine

John Scott, DO is happy to meet and serve Christ Community patients through providing full-spectrum family medicine, including care of newborns, children, men and women including care of pregnancy and delivery, all the way to the elderly. He speaks English and Indonesian fluently and is working on learning Spanish. When not at work, you'll find him running, singing, playing piano or guitar, or cooking and eating healthy food with his family.