Meet The Center for Nutrition Team
At The Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, our highly-trained team of physicians, nurses, dietitians, and medical weight-loss specialists work in harmony to help you pursue your weight loss and optimum health goals. Our team is lead by Center for Nutrition founder, board certified physician and medical weight loss specialist, Rick Tague, M.D., M.P.H. & T.M..
Each member of our team is an expert in their field and exemplify our values of professionalism, excellence, and compassion. When working with our staff, you can rest assured that you will receive the personal, one-on-one medically-focused attention to assist you in your weight loss goals.


Rick Tague, MD, MPH & TM
Board Certified Physician
American Board of Obesity Medicine
Founder & Medical Director
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Kari Brown, APRN, FNP-C
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Director of Clinical Operations
Member Obesity Medicine Association
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Caleb Tague, MD & MPH
Board Certified Physician
American Board of Obesity Medicine
American Board of Clinical Lipidology
Medical Director
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Jaclyn Copeland, MSN, RN, CNML
Registered Nurse
Clinical Manager

Crystal Davis, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Clinical Staff Supervisor

Karen Crockett
Office Manager

Kelsey Thomsen, PA
Physician Assistant

Kelsey Bates, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Claire Donnelly, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Clarissa Gillen, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Becca Boan, MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian

Meg Henry, RN
Registered Nurse

Taylor Thomas, RN
Registered Nurse

Mikki Cruse
Dietitian

Rebecca Krehbiel
Nutrition Assistant

Susan Allen
Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Rosalee Robinson
Office Administrator

Virginia Butler
Auto Discount & Delivery Program Coordinator

Laurie Sample
Front Office Coordinator

Savannah Fuller
Front Office Coordinator

Casey Stedina
Front Office Coordinator

Christine Garrett
Front Office Coordinator

Destri Dixon
Front Office Coordinator

Product Inventory Assistant

Keith Conner
Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist