TEBRA - Key Persons

A Kentucky native, Chris relocated to Asheville, NC in 2015 to further his career in Interventional Pain Management. He completed his bachelor's degree in Biology at Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana where he was a member of the baseball team. He went on to receive his Masters in the Arts of Teaching and taught high school science at Lexington Catholic High School in Lexington, Ky. Chris furthered his education and passion for medicine when he completed his Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Kentucky in 2013. In 2014, Chris achieved certification as a physician assistant from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Chris has a strong interest in pain management, the proper use of medication therapy, as well as interventional procedures to limit opioid use. Chris is a huge sports enthusiast and in his spare time enjoys attending live events including University of Kentucky games with his father and brother.

Lauren relocated to Asheville in 2022 and is excited to begin providing care for patients at Premier Pain Solutions. She was born and raised along the Gulf coast of Florida and is enjoying the change of living in the mountains. A life long Florida Gator fan, Lauren attended the University of Florida and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a minor in Public Health. After moving to Charleston she went on to graduate with her masters in Physician Assistant studies from Charleston Southern University in 2021. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, and cheering on the Florida Gators in football, gymnastics, and other sports.