Familiar Faces
Many of our team members are familiar faces who worked alongside Dr. Brooks and are proud to continue his legacy of compassionate, patient-centered care.
Dr. Ryan Tomlins brings a unique and compassionate approach to patient care, grounded in his extensive background in orthopedics, functional medicine, and sports medicine. With over a decade of experience in non-surgical orthopedics, Dr. Tomlins transitioned from corporate healthcare to open Summit Health — a practice dedicated to helping patients uncover the root cause of their symptoms and achieve long-term wellness through personalized care.
His medical journey began in South Carolina, where he completed a residency in family medicine, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at the renowned Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama.
Now stepping in as CEO of Thrive MD, Dr. Tomlins is committed to honoring the legacy of Dr. Brooks by continuing a whole-person, relationship-based approach to medicine. From injury recovery to proactive health optimization, his passion lies in helping patients of all ages feel and function at their best.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Tomlins enjoys running, golfing, and spending time with his three children — his greatest motivation and biggest “why” in life.
Dr. Ryan Tomlins - CEO
Curtis Beall DNP, FNP-C is a family nurse practitioner with a background in functional/integrative medicine. He takes an integrative approach, combining evidence-based treatments, supplementation, and medications when necessary to help patients get to the root cause of their health.
Curtis received his Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Pittsburg State University and began his career training under Dr. Brooks. It was at Brooks Family Care, working with Dr. Brooks, that his interest and focus shifted to a more integrative approach to medicine. As he puts it “there truly will never be another Douglas Brooks."
Curtis has since completed additional training through IFM and A4M, two of the leading institutions in functional medicine.
Outside of medicine, Curtis enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, fitness, and golf. He is an avid Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Kansas City Royals fan.
Curtis Beall - family nurse practitioner
Jacqueline Pederson - Family nurse practitioner
Jacqueline (Jackie) Pederson, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience caring for patients in a variety of settings. She brings a strong clinical background and a passion for helping patients achieve better health through attentive, whole-person care.
Jackie began her nursing journey at Washburn University before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from MidAmerica Nazarene University. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Cincinnati, specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Her professional background includes years of experience as an ER and trauma nurse in Kansas City, where she gained invaluable skills in urgent and complex care. Today, she combines that expertise with a patient-centered approach that emphasizes education, prevention, and compassionate care.
Outside of her work, Jackie is married and the proud mother of four children. She is active in her local church community and enjoys spending time on the golf course in her free time.
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Caroline Brooks has worked for Dr Brooks in the medical field since high school. She earned a degree in graphic design, but after school decided to jump back into the medical world and worked for Dr Brooks for another 12 years. She enjoys gardening, summertime, movies and playing with her corgi, Pete.
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Missy Stuart studied early childhood development, but ended up working in the front office for Dr Brooks for most of her adult life. She is married to Ron and they have three children. In her free time, she loves supporting the Chiefs and playing outside with her kids and her dogs.