Functional Health & Medicine Practitioners in Plano, TX
Root-Cause Wellness Since 2007
At Optim8 Health & Wellness, we believe you deserve more than just “normal” lab results—you deserve to feel vibrant. Since 2007, our clinic has served the Plano, Frisco, and McKinney communities by bridging the gap between traditional diagnostics and integrative functional health.
We don’t just manage symptoms; we partner with you to identify the underlying drivers of imbalance. By combining traditional lab work with advanced functional panels (including gut, hormone, and genetic testing), we create strategic, personalized solutions tailored to your unique physiology.
Medical lab testing and diagnosis are provided by our licensed Nurse Practitioner. Functional health consultations focus on lifestyle, nutrition, and root-cause education.
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“I have been searching for a functional medicine doctor for years to deal with my gut and hormone issues. Yay I found Laura and Heather!! I knew at my initial visit that this was the place for me. Laura did not waiver on her absolute confidence in getting to the root cause of all my issues. After comprehensive testing, Laura gave me a custom plan just for me. In only a few short weeks I started feeling leaps and bounds better. I’m so excited about this new health journey. This is only the beginning!”
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meet Your Care Team
Our multidisciplinary team integrates decades of clinical experience with a compassionate, unrushed approach to patient care.
Laura Kopec, ND, MHNE, MA, CNC
Founder & Traditional Naturopath
Laura is a board-certified alternative medical professional with a deep specialization in nutrition and genomics.
Philosophy: Laura focuses on the intersection of science and nature to help patients achieve lasting vitality.
Education: Master of Science in Health & Nutrition Education and a Certification in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University School of Medicine.
Expertise: Creator of DopaZest for brain health and author of several published books on root-cause wellness.
Heather Kinder, APRN, ANP-BC
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Heather provides the diagnostic medical oversight for our integrative care.
Philosophy: Heather focuses on precise, individualized care that treats the whole patient, not just their lab results.
Education: Master of Science in Nursing from New York University.
Expertise: Specialized in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), GLP-1 weight management, and comprehensive medical diagnostics for patients ages 12 and older.
Shazia Lackey, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, RYT
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
With specialized training in integrative and holistic pediatric care.
Philosophy: Shazia focuses on helping children and families build trust in the body’s own capacity for health, rather than dependence on interventions.
Education: Master of Science in Pediatric Primary Care from The University of Texas at Arlington, with additional training in Ayurveda and homeopathy.
Expertise: Nearly two decades of pediatric experience across newborn, NICU, and integrative care settings, and a Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in prenatal and childbirth education.
Dr Manoj Patel, MD, ABIM Board Certified
Medical Director
Dr. Manoj Patel earned his medical degree from the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota. He completed his residency training at LSU Health Sciences, building a strong foundation in comprehensive adult healthcare. With three decades of medical practice, Dr. Patel brings extensive experience in setting the highest quality standards in patient care.
Philosophy: Dr. Patel focuses on supporting the clinic’s practitioners so they can bring their best to every patient.
Expertise: Compassionate care and medical expertise.
Chana M. Caldwell MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
With specialized training in women’s health and aesthetic medicine.
Philosophy: Chana focuses on natural, patient-centered care that enhances confidence without sacrificing subtlety or safety.
Education: Master of Science in Nursing from the University of California, Los Angeles, with additional aesthetic training through NEOWELL Aesthetics Group and Derma Medical Confident Injector Training.
Expertise: Eight-plus years in women’s health and aesthetics, including neurotoxin and dermal filler injections, IV hydration therapy, and comprehensive reproductive health care.
Bryanna Killingsworth, LE
Licensed Esthetician & Body Contouring Specialist
Bryanna is a Licensed Esthetician and graduate of Paul Mitchell The School with advanced certifications in Bio-Therapeutic technology, Hydrafacial, and T-Shape 2 body contouring.
Philosophy: Bryanna focuses on enhancing your appearance from the inside out to support your overall wellness journey.
Expertise: She provides customized, results-driven treatments that blend science and artistry for a truly rejuvenating experience.
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Functional Testing
We offer many functional tests to fit your imbalances such as comprehensive digestive panels, full nutritional deficiency panels, food allergy and sensitivity panels, celiac panel, neurohormone panel, custom compounded probiotic panel, heavy metal, mold toxicity, genetic markers along with traditional labs should you need.
Integrative Medicine
On staff adult practitioner, Heather Kinder, APRN, ANP-BC provides diagnostic and integrative care to patients ages 12 years and older.
Education and Resources
We strive to empower you to take charge of your health. We offer an educational podcast, monthly email newsletter, blog articles, videos and onsite seminars.