At Be Well Collective, our team is united by a shared mission: provide compassionate care rooted in faith, supporting the whole child.

We combine trust, warmth, and professionalism with a collaborative approach, ensuring families are guided and supported by a team of dedicated experts—not just a single provider. Every member of our team is committed to ongoing education and clinical excellence, bringing the latest knowledge and integrative strategies to every child’s care. Together, we create a supportive environment where families feel empowered, understood, and fully partnered in their child’s health journey.

Pediatric Providers

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Doctorate of Pediatric Nursing Practice from University of Missouri, Pediatric National Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care, Academy of Pediatric Integrative Medicine Certificate, MAPS Fellowship student, Iowa licensed Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner.

I believe every child deserves care that honors their unique individuality, while empowering parents to take an active, responsible role in their child’s health. My approach is integrative, combining evidence-based medicine with functional diagnostics and personalized treatment plans, alongside supportive therapies to identify needs, promote healing, and optimize lifelong wellness.

I prioritize partnership with parents, open communication, and informed consent, ensuring families are fully empowered participants in their child’s care. I am committed to ongoing learning, clinical excellence, and collaboration with other healthcare providers, so every child receives coordinated, compassionate, and personalized care that helps them thrive.

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Doctor of Pediatric Medicine from University of Illinois Rockford College of Medicine, Pediatric residency completed at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, Board-certified pediatrician by American Board of Pediatrics, Iowa licensed physician.

I am committed to ongoing learning and strive to make patients and families feel welcome and heard, to provide compassionate care, and to empower parents to make well-informed decisions regarding their child’s care in collaboration with other healthcare providers so children can achieve their optimal levels of wellness.

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Masters of Science in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from University of Iowa. Pediatric National Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care, Iowa licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.

Specializes in pediatric primary care with a focus on integrating evidence-based conventional medicine and natural healing approaches to support comprehensive, patient and family centered care. Committed to ongoing learning and extending training in functional medicine to further enhance health outcomes for children and families.

Dedicated to open communication, informed consent, and inclusive care environments, with significant experience supporting children with special healthcare needs. A strong advocate for collaborative partnerships among patients, parents, and providers, prioritizing individualized care plans that promote lasting health and overall well-being.

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Master of Medicine from Wake Forest School of Medicine. Board-certified Physician Assistant trained in pediatric primary care, pediatric endocrinology, pediatric emergency medicine, and family medicine, Iowa licensed physician assistant.

As a parent of two, I understand firsthand that nothing is more important than a child’s health, happiness, and overall well-being. This perspective shapes my approach to care every day.

I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, compassionate, and evidence-based care for each patient. I strive to truly understand, empathize, and connect with both children and their parents, building strong, trusting relationships that support lifelong health. My goal is to create a solid foundation of wellness while addressing any illness or injury with the highest standard of care.

Specialty Practitioners

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Bachelors in Nutritional Science, Certificate in Bioenergetic Testing

Brinkley’s philosophy of care centers on supporting the body’s natural balance and self-regulation. She utilizes bioenergetic testing as a non-invasive tool to gain insight into patterns of stress, weakness, or imbalance within the body.

Her goal is to identify underlying influences—such as nutritional imbalances, environmental stressors, and other contributing factors—and develop individualized plans that support the body’s natural ability to restore and regulate. Brinkley partners closely with families, providing thoughtful guidance and personalized support to promote overall wellness and resilience.

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Registered Dietitian, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy & Clear the Fear–certified somatic practitioner, student.

Kelli’s philosophy of care is rooted in personalized, compassionate nutrition support. With experience in WIC programs and private practice, she provides individualized guidance to children, individuals, and families seeking a balanced relationship with food, movement, and overall wellness.

She focuses on areas such as weight management, digestive health, hormonal health, intuitive eating, and functional nutrition for chronic conditions. Kelli believes true healing comes from supporting the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and empowering each client with the education, tools, and encouragement needed to confidently pursue lasting health.

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Owner of Applaud Breastfeeding Services, LLC, Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa, Licensed Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Trained Birth and Postpartum Doula and Educator through the International Childbirth Education Association

After over 40 years of working with young families during pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum and lactation, my focus is now on the lactation journey for each individual family who chooses BWC for their baby’s care. I assist each family in reaching their feeding goals for their baby through one-on-one consultations. Together we gather information, establish short- and long-term goals and design a working plan for providing best nutrition for baby. I collaborate with other care providers as needed to ensure that every baby receives personalized and coordinated care.

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Leah Johnson, BSN, RN, CLC, CPPD, is excited to support families at Be Well Collective in lactation. She brings valuable experience as a registered nurse in a pediatric clinic and currently serves as a Certified Lactation Counselor and Postpartum Doula. Leah is actively working toward her International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification as an intern with Applaud Breastfeeding Services to further expand her expertise in infant feeding and postpartum care.

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Pediatric Providers

Specialty Practitioners

Clinical Team

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