Meet Our Team
Our compassionate providers and dedicated staff are here to support your health journey with expertise, empathy, and personalized care for your whole family.
Our Providers & Staff
Ronda Clark, FNP-C, CNHP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ronda's journey in healthcare began in 2000 in Beaufort, South Carolina, where she discovered her passion for patient care as a paramedic. In 2006 she became a Registered Nurse, and while supporting her husband's military service she earned her Master's Degree from Simmons University in Boston. Her commitment to holistic, patient-centered care led her to become a Certified Natural Health Practitioner. She believes every patient's story holds valuable insight, that listening is the cornerstone of effective care, and that building strong foundational health is essential for lasting wellness.
Kirsten Giles, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kirsten has been caring for patients since 2012, starting as a Registered Nurse before advancing to Family Nurse Practitioner. Her clinical background includes the Emergency Department and Dermatology. Growing up with a mother from Denmark, she was raised in a holistic household, and that is where her passion for holistic care began. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve optimal wellness through personalized, compassionate care. Outside the clinic, Kirsten enjoys life on her small farm with her husband, three sons, a pony, chickens, and goats, and loves the outdoors, travel, and TN sports.
Rachel Watson, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rachel became a Registered Nurse in 2015 after graduating from Tennessee Tech University, gaining experience in Intensive Care and the Cardiac Cath Lab before earning her Master's Degree and becoming a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in 2021. She has worked for several years in Addiction Medicine and Mental Health, which opened her eyes to how environment and genuine care shape a patient's health and drew her toward more holistic care. A lifelong resident of Wilson County, Rachel lives in Mt. Juliet with her husband and two girls, attends Providence Church, and serves on the board of Charis Health Center, a nonprofit providing care for underserved patients. Joining Back to Basics let her return to caring for her hometown community.
Laura Robinson, RN
Registered Nurse, Functional Health
Laura brings over a decade of nursing experience, including a background in emergency medicine since 2012. She found her passion for functional medicine through her own family's experience with mold toxicity, and is now certified in functional medicine and a second-year nurse practitioner student at East Tennessee State University. Her compassionate, holistic approach has made a real difference in guiding individuals through mold and heavy-metal detoxification, and we're grateful to have her serving our community.
Eunice Zalesov
Office Manager
Eunice joined Back to Basics Family Practice in 2024, bringing many years of leadership, management, and customer service experience to our team.
Rebecca Ray, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rebecca is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and part of the Back to Basics care team.
Autumn Morrison
Medical Assistant
Autumn is a Medical Assistant on our clinical team, supporting patients and providers throughout each visit.
Lana Nelson
Receptionist
Lana is often the first friendly voice you'll hear when you contact our practice, and helps keep scheduling and patient communication running smoothly.
Dr. Sujay Kumar, MD
Collaborating Physician
Dr. Kumar serves as our collaborating physician, providing medical oversight and consultation that supports our nurse practitioners in delivering comprehensive family medicine.
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