Dr. Burkindine has been in practice and engaged in family medicine, geriatrics, hospice care, and phase 1 research in the area for 40 years. As a rural and nursing facility physician, he has managed diabetes, neuropathy, and diabetic kidney disease in all stages, including long-term insulin management, as well as acute symptom intervention. He welcomes the privilege to participate in this exciting treatment option for your condition.

Michelle Bay is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with around 17 years of practice. She grew up locally in Stockton, MO, and now lives in Eudora, MO. She attended Cox College of Nursing in Springfield, MO for her undergraduate degree, and completed her graduate degree through Walden University. As a nurse practitioner, Michelle worked with patients suffering from chronic joint and musculoskeletal pain, as well as patients suffering from hormone imbalances, food sensitivities, and weight issues.

Michelle has a close and loving family. She enjoys spending time at the lake with her family and playing with her two dogs.  Her favorite part of being a nurse practitioner is developing a relationship with her patients and working together to develop a plan for their healthcare and working together to find ways other than just prescription medication to deal with their health issues.

Katie has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, spanning positions in the emergency room, medical-surgical, addiction treatment, and functional medicine. She started her nursing career as a CNA at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO before continuing her education at Bolivar Tech to pursue nursing. She is also a certified health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is passionate about her work and puts emphasis on ‘giving patients the power to take control of their health by choosing the best treatment options for their condition.

Ricky has over 30 years in the real estate industry as a broker and residential contractor. Over the course of the past 40 years, he has excelled in the area of managing and team building in a multitude of different business sectors. Ricky has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing.