The Kopec Functional Wellness team

At Kopec Function Wellness we want to provide you with personalized care that will get you back to feeling like yourself. We would love to introduce you to our fantastic team!


CEO | FUNCTIONAL PRACTITIONER | TRADITIONAL NATUROPATH

Laura Kopec, ND, MHNE, MA, CNC

Laura received a Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University, a Master of Arts from the University of Arizona, a Doctoral Certificate in Traditional Naturopathy, a Certificate in Nutritional Counseling from Trinity School of Natural Health, and Certification in Genetic and Genomics from Stanford University School of Medicine. Laura is recognized by the American Alternative Medical Association as a Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, and by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners as a board-certified Holistic Health Practitioner. Not only is Laura the owner of Optim8 Health and Wellness (formerly Kopec Functional Wellness), but also she the creator of Dopazest a nutritional supplement for the brain and her books Let’s Get Real about Eating, My Kids a Picky Eater and The Linked Diet can be found on the Barnes and Noble website.  Laura is a long time public speaker and can be seen on her youtube channel and heard as the host of the podcast Health Matters with Laura Kopec. 


NURSE PRACTITIONER | INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Heather Kinder, APRN, ANP-BC

Heather graduated from New York University with a Masters in Nursing, from the Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.

Heather provides diagnostic and integrative care to patients ages 12 years and older. Consider Heather for the following:

  • IV Therapy (wellness, immunity, detox, weight loss, anti-aging)
  • Well Woman Visits (full annuals including pap smear)
  • Integrative Hormone Therapy (Rx available)
  • Integrative Weight Loss Therapy (Rx available)
  • General sick visits (integrative or Rx available)
  • Rx Management
  • Traditional bloodwork (covered by some insurance)
  • Semaglutide injections with integrative support during and post injections (to support side effects and maintaining weight loss post course of injections. 

SKINCARE | ESTHETICIAN

Bryanna Killingsworth, LE

Bryanna is a Licensed Esthetician who graduated from Paul Mitchell The School. She is Bio-Therapeutic and Hydrafacial certified. Bryanna has a passion for skincare and all things beauty since she was a young girl. She offers a customized experience and a treatment that is tailored specifically to your needs. When she isn’t providing services you can find her spending time with her family outside or cuddling with her cats reading a good book.


ADMINISTRATION | MARKETING

Melissa Irvin, CMO

Melissa has over 20 years of office administration and customer service experience. She has an Associates in Merchandising and Marketing and owns BluBox Digital Agency. Melissa assists the practitioners, other team members, and offers additional customer service and patient support. Melissa is a wife, mom of 2 and has been dedicated to healthy living for herself and her family for over 15 years.


CUSTOMER SERVICE | RETAIL MANAGER | NOTARY

Luke Thain, BBA-HCA, CNA

Luke has his Bachelors in Healthcare Administration and is a Licensed and Certified Nursing Assistant. Luke runs the retail store, assists both Laura and Heather and offers additional customer service and patient support. Luke is a notary public of Texas and notary services are offered through our office. Luke is dedicated to healthy living and loves his family, including his dog Easton.


CUSTOMER SERVICE | FRONT OFFICE

Journey Aquino, BGS

Journey has a Bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University where she studied nutrition and business. Laura was her mentor in high school, and Journey is thrilled to now work at Kopec Functional Wellness. You will find Journey at reception, helping in all aspects of customer service and our community engagement specialist. Journey enjoys spending time with family and learning about regenerative agriculture.