MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our Leadership Team Is Passionate About Your Health!
Our leadership team offers a unique combination of experience. They come from backgrounds of helping clients of all diversities in various medical roles. They understand the importance of proper hydration and how quickly an individual can become dehydrated.
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Healing Hydration is more than just a wellness center—it’s a place where people can come to feel their best, inside and out. We are so proud to serve the Tri-Cities area and Southwest Virginia while providing the kind of care and healing that everyone deserves.
Thank you for being part of this journey! Together, we can make wellness accessible, one drip at a time.
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We encourage you to make an appointment with Healing Hydration today!
Kelli Jo Nuckles
FOUNDER
Meet the Heart Behind Healing Hydration!
A native of Southwestern Virginia and current resident of Bristol, Tennessee, She has had the privilege of blending her passion for nursing with a career that has taken her across the country—& back. After graduating from nursing school, she combined her love for travel with her nursing skills, becoming a travel nurse. When COVID-19 struck, her role shifted into a management position. There she was honored to serve on a multi-state management team that led the charge against the pandemic, During that time, she was contracted as Chief Nursing Officer for a large, nationally recognized female-owned company.
Those moments, though difficult, became the foundation for a new vision—a vision for wellness and healing outside the traditional medical framework.
During her time as a travel nurse, she saw the incredible benefits of IV hydration therapy. She knew this was something & wanted to bring it back home to East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, thus, Healing Hydration was born.
Dr. Robert M. Jones M.D.
Medical Director
A Bristol, Tennessee native, Dr. Jones has returned to the region with his wife and three children to continue his impressive journey in medicine. Dr. Jones completed his undergraduate degree and medical school at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, followed by a critical care fellowship at the University of Virginia. He is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonary medicine.
We are beyond thrilled to have Dr. Jones join our team at Healing Hydration, where he is helping expand the world of hydration therapy right here in Southwest Virginia & East Tennessee.
When he’s not making waves in healthcare, Dr. Jones is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting, and biking.
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Taylor Woodlief, RN-BSN
Abingdon Office Manager
Taylor is a proud native of Southwest Virginia and brings a wealth of education and experience to our team. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise before pursuing her passion for nursing. After graduating from Virginia Highlands Community College with her nursing degree, she went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at King University. And her journey doesn’t stop there—Taylor is currently pursuing her Family Nurse Practitioner degree at King University as well! Her dedication to learning, healthcare, and our community makes her an invaluable part of our team at Healing Hydration. We’re so lucky to have her leadership and expertise helping us provide the best care possible.
Lauren Franks, RN-BSN
Bristol Office Manager
Lauren Franks’ is the lead of our Bristol office, bringing nearly a decade of nursing experience and an incredible passion for her clients. Her big heart and dedication make her a vital part of our team!
Originally from Bristol, VA, Lauren’s nursing journey began as an LPN. She earned her RN from Highlands and completed her BSN at King University. Her commitment to learning and growing in her field is truly inspiring!
Mariah Harmon
Abingdon Office Manager
Mariah brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our team. She graduated from SWVCA with an associate’s degree in Pre-Med and earned her pharmacy technician license from Ashworth College in 2021. Her experience in both hospital and retail settings has inspired her appreciation for holistic medicine, aligning perfectly with our mission.
Currently, Mariah is pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Maryville University to become a speech-language pathologist. When she’s not working or studying, she loves hiking, reading, cooking, and exploring new places.
Mariah is thrilled to be part of our team and to support your wellness journey!
Lyndsey Counts, RN-BSN
Abingdon Office Manager
We want you to know the incredible people who take care of you when you visit our office, so we’re excited to introduce Lyndsey, one of our part-time office managers!
Lyndsey brings a wealth of experience to our team. She earned her ADN from VHCC in 2006 and her BSN from Radford in 2023. Over her nursing career, she’s worked 10 years in the Emergency Department, 3 years in the Cardiac Cath Lab, and 6 years in Endoscopy. Outside of work, Lyndsey has been married to her husband, Adam, for 18 years, and together they have 3 amazing children: Adryana (17), Jackson (13), and Lincoln (6)—who we like to call our “HH manager” . When she’s not working or shuttling her kids to their sporting events, Lyndsey enjoys hiking, traveling, and attending concerts with her family.
We’re so lucky to have Lyndsey on our team, and we know you’ll love her as much as we do!
Jenny Olinger, RN-BSN
Abingdon Office Manager
We want you to know the incredible people who take care of you when you visit our office, so we’re excited to introduce Jenny, one of our part-time office managers!
She graduated from VHCC in 2020 and started her career in the ER. Since 2022, she’s been traveling as an ER nurse, gaining valuable experience. In 2024, she earned her BSN from Radford University. Jenny has been married to her husband, Blake, since 2022. They have three adorable dogs who keep them busy!We are so lucky to have Jenny on our team, and we know you’ll love her as much as we do! Stop by and say hi the next time you’re in the Bristol office!
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