Brendie Mitchell, RN, BSN, Co-Founder and
Health and Wellness Expert
Brendie Mitchell is a seasoned Registered Nurse and health and wellness executive with an impressive track record in managing national teams of health professionals, designing wellness coaching programs, conducting clinical research, and overseeing large-scale care management programs. After 30 years in the corporate world, Brendie decided to return to her nursing roots to provide one-on-one support for individuals seeking to improve their function as they age. She believes in supporting the Baby Boomer and Gen X populations with realistic, achievable health goals tailored to their unique needs, enhancing their quality of life.
Brendie played a pivotal role in developing innovative, remote and onsite, evidence-based quality care systems and the supporting technology. She cherished the idea of using this expertise to help individuals improve their quality of life and well-being from their homes. Inspired by this vision, Brendie planned her transition from the corporate sector to create a new service offering, rekindling the joy she initially found in nursing by helping patients become healthier.
With both professional and personal experience in supporting individuals with special health needs, including functional movement, healthy eating, and accessing tailored resources, Brendie has formed a team of skilled professionals she has worked with over the years. This team provides practical guidance, advice, and advocacy for families and caregivers.
Brendie is also a 450-hour certified yoga instructor, specializing in Ashtanga, Baptiste, trauma-sensitive, and special needs populations. She leverages this knowledge, alongside her nursing expertise, to assess clients' overall needs and help them create plans that promote health improvements and a greater sense of well-being.
Passionate about her family, preventive health, supporting underserved populations, and enhancing health and wellness programming through individualized support, Brendie is dedicated to providing the right expertise at the right time for those in need.
Shari Knight, Co-Founder and
Expert in Aging and Caregiver Support,
Nursing Home Administration
Shari has been in the healthcare industry for 35 years, earning her degree in Nursing Home Administration, where she spent the majority of her career. She is an expert in senior care, specializing in long-term and short-term placement, caregiver support, memory care, and resource identification. Shari has extensive experience in admissions, marketing, social services, and discharge planning within assisted living and long-term care settings. She has collaborated with hospitals, doctors, home health care, assisted living, and nursing facilities to ensure smooth transitions through the continuum of care.
Navigating these transitions can be daunting, but with the right assistance, knowledge, and access to resources, the process can be much smoother. Preparing for a transition from one level of care to another is essential for maintaining continuity of care and reducing anxiety for both the caregiver and the individual receiving care.
In recent years, Shari has noticed that many friends and family members needed support in this area and often felt unprepared to manage it alone. She stepped in to provide guidance, enjoying the opportunity to help people through this process with the right tools and support to enhance the quality of life for themselves and their loved ones.
Lynn Henderson, Nutrition
and Weight Loss Expert
Lynn Henderson is a retired licensed dietitian/nutritionist with a distinguished career in food and nutrition. She graduated from David Lipscomb College and earned her master's degree from St. Louis University. Throughout her career, Lynn served as a community dietitian for the YMCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and worked as a clinical dietitian at St. Thomas Hospital West.
Lynn is married and enjoys life on her family farm, where she gardens, walks the fields, and watches her grandchild grow up.
As an Aging Well Health Consultant, Lynn is eager to share nutritious food and healthy eating tips to promote overall wellness and improved health. With 28 years of experience in the field, she welcomes the opportunity to create customized plans tailored to each client's unique needs, considering each individual as a unique person with specific goals.
Toni Micucci, COTA/L,
Brain Health Coach
Toni Micucci, a certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant, has 30 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals with brain injuries and supporting the neurodiverse community. A Certified Brain Injury Specialist since 2015, accredited by the Brain Injury Association of America, Toni has also received specialized training in Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation. Trained by leading neuro-optometrists, she collaborates with various specialists across Tennessee to offer individualized vision rehabilitation services that can enhance balance, cognition, and a myriad of visual skills. Toni is also a practitioner of Tai Chi and has crafted a unique program employing this method for the aging population and those with a history of stroke and other brain conditions. Toni is a passionate advocate for the adults she serves and often acts as a liaison with clients, their families, and healthcare providers. She conducts thorough, tailored sessions for individuals and groups, focusing on functional cognition and the enhancement of physical and visual abilities. A mother to three adult children, Toni enjoys cooking, power walking, reading, and spending quality time with her family, particularly savoring moments with her beloved granddaughter.
You may have noticed that our website states it is "powered by the Barnes Sisters." Brendie and Shari, whose maiden name is Barnes, are sisters deeply committed to caregiving. Their father, Verdain Barnes, was a dedicated doctor who spent his life caring for others. When it came time for them to care for him, they encountered many of the challenges that caregivers face firsthand.
The invaluable insights gained through their caregiving experience allow Brendie and Shari to help others pursue better care for their loved ones while ensuring caregivers also take care of themselves. This knowledge empowers them to support families in finding balance and enjoying mid-life living to the fullest.
The Barnes Sisters
