Integrity Wellness MD offers functional and integrative medicine services: this means that we address the root causes of symptoms. Our commitment is to foster a personal relationship between Charlotte clients and our skilled physicians, who dedicate quality time to your medical needs and wellness goals. We also provide the latest therapies and anti-aging treatments, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), pellet therapy, pharmaceutical-grade supplements and cutting-edge techniques for weight loss.
Gretchen Reis
MD
It was her devotion to her patients that led her to leave traditional medicine and join the growing field of functional medicine, where she can address health from a whole body, preventive perspective and uncover the root cause of disease rather than simply managing symptoms. She discovered that correcting underlying issues such as hormone imbalance, poor gut health, and inflammation has a powerful effect in restoring energy, moods and vitality.
Dr. Reis and her husband Bill have 5 children, 4 of whom were adopted out of foster care and one of whom has autism and other developmental disabilities. They have firsthand experience with many parenting challenges but are proud of all of their children, because they have grown into adults and are all doing well. Their youngest with special needs has improved greatly over the years and is a blessing to all who know him.
Courtney Fussell
FNP-BC, MSN, RN
Courtney has a master’s degree in nursing and is a family nurse practitioner and has her own business, Fussell Medical. PLLC. She provides telehealth acute care services to patients of all ages. She has over 15 years of combined emergency room and urgent care experience.
Courtney is a telehealth provider for our weight loss program here at Integrity Wellness MD. She works with each patient to support them in their unique journey of weight loss toward optimal health.
Courtney is a dedicated mother who enjoys spending time outdoors with her son. They love to take their Labrador retriever for hikes and love going to the lake. They are very active in their church and love giving back to the community.
Crystal Pozo
Practice Manager
Crystal is the office manager of Integrity Wellness MD. She has over 15 years of administrative experience in Office Management. She oversees the daily office operations and makes sure patients have a positive experience and is the first point of contact in your care. Crystal enjoys meeting new people and is always available to answer your questions and prides herself on providing a high level of customer service.
Crystal is a married mother of two. She enjoys reading, going to the beach, watching movies, and trying new foods. Her health, faith, and family are all very important to her. She is always willing to take on a challenge and try new things. She is currently taking courses in medical management.
Monica Vaghela
ND
Raised in a household that valued natural remedies, Monica developed an early appreciation for holistic approaches to health and wellness. With her naturopathic experience, she believes that true healing begins by addressing the root cause of illness and supporting the body’s innate ability to restore balance.
Monica embraces our integrative approach to care, emphasizing the vital connection between nutrition, emotional well-being, and physical health. She is passionate about helping patients find harmony between the demands of a busy modern world and the principles of holistic living—creating space for healing, clarity, and lasting wellness.
Deeply committed to patient education, Dr. Vaghela ensures that each individual she coaches understands both the “why” behind their health concerns and the “how” of their healing journey.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the Southwest College of
Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. She is a mother of one son and wife who enjoys spending her spare time outdoors in nature and with friends and family.
Payge Metzler
BSN, RN
Darlene Konopasek
Lifestyle and Weight Loss Coach
Darlene is the Lifestyle and Weight Loss Coach at Integrity Wellness MD. She works with clients individually, assisting them with their nutrition and weight loss goals. She provides meal plans, recipes, education and motivation to clients participating in our weight loss program. She has completed the Ideal Protein Intensive Coach Training Academy.
Darlene has a Master’s Degree in Education and is also a part time teacher of gifted students at her parish school. She uses her teaching skills to counsel and guide patients during their weight loss journey.
Darlene is married and has four children who keep her very active. She enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and is passionate about teaching and helping others. She has struggled with weight herself and understands the challenges of losing weight and keeping it off.
Kim George
Medical Receptionist
Kim brings a wealth of experience working in healthcare customer service to our team. When she isn’t working here at the front desk, she and her husband are busy managing their small mushroom farm. They grow and supply mushrooms for a number of local restaurants, and she also makes medicinal mushroom tinctures. In her spare time, she enjoys making hand crafted jewelry as well as sports and cooking.