Meet Our Team
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Welcome to Optimal You Wellness Center! We'd like to extend a warm welcome to your transformative journey of well-being. Our wellness center is a haven where personalized care, holistic approaches, a physician-led collaborative team, including personal training and health coaching experts, converge to redefine your health experience. We take care of not only your physical health but also your spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being.
With a focus on individual needs, education, and comprehensive wellness, we are dedicated to guiding you towards your optimal self through our Optimal You Method. Explore a space where your well-being is the priority, and every step is a stride towards a healthier, happier you. We treat ALL ages.​
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"Great things are never done by one person.
They’re done by a team of people."
– Steve Jobs
Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Clinical Neurology & Electromyography
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Dr. Tommy Romero is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Co-Founder of Optimal You Wellness Center. A Jacksonville native, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, with minors in Chemistry and Biology, from Florida State University before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine from Palmer College of Chiropractic, where he served as Chief Intern.
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Following his doctorate, Dr. Romero completed more than three years of advanced postdoctoral training in Clinical Neurology, Functional Neurology, and Electromyography (EMG). His neurological training includes the evaluation of brain and nervous system function, neuromuscular disorders, peripheral nerve dysfunction, and the use of electrodiagnostic testing to assess nerve and muscle function.
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Dr. Romero has expanded this systems-based approach through extensive training and clinical practice in functional medicine and is currently pursuing further certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). His work focuses on gastrointestinal dysfunction, mold and environmental illness, heavy-metal exposure, detoxification, allergies and sensitivities, autoimmunity, metabolic and weight concerns, men’s health, and mental and emotional well-being.
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A particular focus of his practice is the connection between gut, immune, environmental, and neurological health. His approach may incorporate advanced gastrointestinal and functional laboratory testing, individualized gut restoration and detoxification strategies, evaluation of environmental exposures, and established approaches used in mold-related illness, including principles of the Shoemaker Protocol when clinically appropriate.
His neurological background remains integral to his practice. Dr. Romero works with post-traumatic brain injury, cognitive and learning concerns, anxiety, depression, and nervous-system dysregulation, with an emphasis on neuroplasticity and autonomic regulation and their relationship to inflammation, gastrointestinal function, metabolism, mental health, and overall resilience.
At Optimal You, Dr. Romero integrates functional medicine, clinical neurology, electromyography, advanced laboratory testing, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine to provide comprehensive, whole-person care addressing the interconnected neurological, gastrointestinal, immune, metabolic, and environmental factors that influence health and long-term wellness.
Board Certified Chiropractic Physician | Functional Medicine Practitioner |
Women’s Health & Nutrition Expert
Dr. Lexie Romero is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician with advanced training in functional medicine, women’s health, and clinical nutrition. For the past ten years, she has served as Co-Founder and Lead Physician at Optimal You Wellness Center, where she is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families.
Dr. Romero earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with minors in Chemistry and Biology, from Florida State University. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Palmer College of Chiropractic, where she served as Chief Intern and helped pilot the Functional Medicine program within the college clinic.
Committed to continued education in root-cause and systems-based medicine, Dr. Romero has completed advanced functional medicine training through Functional Medicine University and is pursuing further certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). Her postgraduate education also includes extensive study in clinical nutrition, women’s health, hormone health, gastrointestinal health, metabolic dysfunction, and complex chronic conditions.
Dr. Romero takes a holistic, evidence-informed approach to care, combining comprehensive health histories, advanced laboratory testing, nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and individualized therapeutic strategies to better understand the underlying factors contributing to a patient’s health concerns. She works with patients across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to adults, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond, with a particular clinical focus on women’s health, hormone balance, thyroid health, gastrointestinal concerns, eczema, metabolic health, and autoimmune and chronic health conditions.
As a physician and mother of three daughters—Adelaide, Mia, and Reignie—Dr. Romero is especially passionate about creating a supportive environment where women, children, and families can feel heard and empowered in their healthcare. Beyond clinical practice, she is committed to community education and helping families better understand their bodies, their health, and the options available to them.
Dr. Alfred Thomas Romero, M.D.
Consulting Medical Physician
Cardiologist & Internal Medicine Physician
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We’re honored to welcome Dr. Alfred Thomas Romero, M.D. to the Optimal You team as our Internal Medicine Consulting Physician.
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Dr. Romero is a Board-Certified Cardiologist and Internal Medicine specialist with over 35 years of clinical experience, bringing an invaluable depth of medical knowledge to our practice. Throughout his distinguished career—including three decades at Kindred Hospital in Palatka—he has provided exceptional care to patients with complex health conditions, always with compassion and precision.
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At Optimal You, Dr. Romero offers functional cardiology consulting for advanced and complicated cases, helping bridge traditional medicine and functional care. His integrative approach allows patients to receive the best of both worlds—evidence-based medical insight combined with a holistic understanding of the body’s interconnected systems.
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Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Romero is also the proud father of Dr. Tommy Romero, DC, and together they are passionate about offering families truly comprehensive, whole-body healthcare.
Heather Beebe
Clinical Care Director | Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Heather Beebe brings a unique blend of leadership, education, and integrative wellness experience to Optimal You Wellness Center. After four years supporting patients as a health coach, she has transitioned into a leadership role focused on strengthening the patient experience, developing innovative resources, and guiding the practice's continued growth.
Her leadership background includes years as a preschool director overseeing a school community of more than 100 families. A graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Heather has further developed her business and leadership skills through JAX Bridges, Cornell University's Women's Entrepreneurship Program, and Speaking Your Brand's Thought Leader Academy.
An invited contributor to Brainz Magazine, Heather is also the creator of Optimal You's Foundations Program and author of its accompanying published journal. Looking ahead to 2027, she is excited to expand the practice's educational resources, return to writing through the Optimal You blog, and relaunch its podcast.
Heather believes meaningful, lasting change begins when people feel informed, supported, and empowered to take ownership of their health.
Monica Hitson
Wellness Coordinator
Monica brings a strong background in customer service, communication, and problem-solving to her role at Optimal You Wellness. After more than 20 years in technology and business systems, she is excited to bring her passion for helping people and creating positive experiences into the healthcare space. Monica enjoys connecting with others, making people feel comfortable and supported, and helping things run smoothly. She is excited to be part of the Optimal You Wellness team and looks forward to supporting patients on their wellness journey.
Sean Carvelli
Originally from Brooklyn, Sean moved to Jacksonville in 2018, where he discovered his passion for wellness. As a result, he decided to pursue a medical degree. Sean has a background in customer service, fitness, and the medical field. He truly loves building relationships with patients who become like family over time. His goal while at Optimal You is to elevate every aspect of the business and raise awareness about the incredible benefits of functional medicine and all of the other great services Optimal You can provide to help others live an optimal life.
Our Why...
As parents of three precious girls, we understand the value of family. We're not only passionate about providing a healthy lifestyle for ourselves and our girls, but we want this for you and your loved ones too.
Not only do you deserve to look and feel your best so you can be present and enjoy life with those closest to you, but your loved ones deserve to live optimally too. We're here to listen to your story, understand your goals, and discover the key to unlock your health so you can live life to the fullest!