Jennifer White
Owner And Founder
The founder of The Well. She has been working in the healthcare industry for 22 years. The vast majority of her career was spent in preventative, interventional and structural cardiology. She worked in various roles including research, program development, management, and practiced in cardiology in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at Rush University Medical Center. She graduated from University of Wisconsin Madison with a degree in communicative disorders and then went on to complete three additional degrees at Rush University including a bachelors and masters degree in nursing followed by a Doctorate in Nursing practice. She is a board certified adult gerontology advanced practice nurse.
After spending 22 years caring for acutely ill patients as well as caring for her aging parents. She decided to shift her focus from acute care and symptom management and to focus on longevity healthcare for patients. Her goal is to help patients take a proactive approach to their to health and well being and empower patients take agency of their health. Proactive transformative care today leading to a better tomorrow. Her approach and practice vision is to not only increase lifespan for patients but increase their health span and quality years of life.
Colleen Trnka
Colleen Trnka has worked in healthcare in some capacity for the past 18 years. She started as a nursing assistant while completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Saint Xavier University. After graduating, she spent the next 11 years caring for critically ill patients in the medical intensive care unit, first at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and then at Rush University Medical Center.
While working nights in the ICU and with two little ones at home, Colleen set out to complete her doctorate. She achieved her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University and became a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner in 2019.
She has since worked in the outpatient setting, providing preventative, chronic, and acute care management to patients across the lifespan. In every role she has held—be it nurse, nurse practitioner, or nurse manager—she has championed education. She has a true passion for providing evidence-based care and empowering patients with the knowledge to advocate for their own health.
She is proud to be able to serve in the community where she grew up and where she and her husband have chosen to raise their three children. She is excited to help patients make meaningful changes in their lives so they can feel better in the present while also minimizing the risk for chronic health conditions in the future.
Patti Swis
Patti Swis, APRN, FNP-BC is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in integrative wellness and longevity medicine. With a clinical background in massage therapy, primary care, cardiovascular disease, and palliative care, she offers a compassionate, whole-person approach that bridges modern medical science with holistic and spiritual healing.
Through years of clinical practice, Patti came to understand that many chronic symptoms and health imbalances emerge during pivotal life transitions-moments when the body, mind, and spirit are signaling the need for deeper support. She now supports men and women in their goals of achieving overall optimization by addressing hormonal shifts, chronic stress, fatigue, weight imbalance, and overall organ disease risk through a thoughtful, integrative, and evidence-based approach.
Patti’s work focuses on treating the root cause of illness by viewing the body as an interconnected system rather than isolated symptoms. She emphasizes biochemical individuality, patient-centered care, holistic lifestyle factors such as nutrition, stress regulation, and sleep, while also optimizing imbalanced hormones and incorporating peptide therapy when clinically appropriate to support cellular repair, metabolic health, tissue healing, and longevity. This approach is designed to support true vitality and resilience – not merely the absence of disease.
Drawing from her experience in palliative care, Patti understands that quality of life is as important as longevity. Her approach is both scientific and intuitive grounded in data, yet deeply personalized-helping clients restore balance, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate vitality that is sustainable and meaningful.
She believes longevity is not simply about extending life, but about living fully, consciously, and well at every stage. Through collaborative partnership, Patti empowers her clients to take ownership of their health and move confidently into their next chapter with clarity, strength, and purpose.
Meghan Harrigan
Meghan Harrigan is a Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience in emergency medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois State University and her Masters of Science in Nursing from Loyola University, where she built a strong foundation in evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Meghan’s background includes extensive hands-on and procedural care in fast-paced emergency settings, where she developed a deep appreciation for the body’s remarkable ability to heal, adapt, and recover. Her current passion lies in preventative and integrative wellness—supporting patients in achieving optimal health beyond the treatment of illness.
Born and raised in the northwest suburbs, Meghan now proudly calls the south side home with her husband and children. She is excited to serve the local community in a preventative care setting, partnering with patients at every stage of life to promote balance, resilience, and overall well-being.
Brooklyn Washington
D.C., Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
For over 13 years, Dr. Washington has been dedicated to helping patients restore balance and vitality through the powerful intersection of chiropractic care and functional medicine. She earned her Doctorate in Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences, following a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Illinois State University.
With a special passion for women’s health, she focuses on complex issues such as PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal imbalances, and stress-related conditions that often go overlooked in conventional care.
Dr. Washington’s approach is rooted in a deep understanding of how the body functions as an interconnected system. She takes time to listen to her patients, uncover root causes, and create personalized care plans that address not just symptoms—but the whole person.
Through her integrative practice, she has supported patients in regaining control over their health, improving fertility, easing chronic stress, and reclaiming their energy and confidence.
When she’s not working with patients, Dr. Washington is spending time with her husband and 3 children.
Erin Regan
With nearly two decades of nursing experience, I have been dedicated to providing exceptional patient care across various healthcare settings throughout the years. After attending culinary school and working in the restaurant business for a few years I switched gears and returned to school. I received both my Bachelors and Master Degrees from Saint Xavier University. My experience has equipped me with a diverse skill set and deep knowledge in patient management, critical care, and health education.
During my 11 years in emergency medicine followed by the last 7 years in orthopedics, I witnessed firsthand the critical importance of preventative medicine and the value of health and wellness initiatives. This experience has profoundly shaped my approach to patient care, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to maintain and improve health.
At the Well, my role involves collaborating to promote health and wellness among our clients. I am passionate about educating and assisting clients with goals of disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices, to make a positive impact on their lives.
Gia Spiotto
Gia Spiotto is a certified Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2001 and earned her Masters of Science in Nursing at Rush University in 2005. She is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Gia’s background includes congenital cardiovascular surgery, congenital cardiology, and nursing educator. She has always held a passion for health maintenance, nutrition, exercise, and overall health promotion. She is excited to help others with personalized plans to benefit them throughout their health journey.
Annie Guinane
I was born and raised in Chicago, attended the University of Dayton for undergrad (Go Flyers!) and received my master’s degree at Central Michigan University. I currently work at the University of Chicago as the liver transplant dietitian, specializing in all types of liver disease and am the co-founder of the ACTNOW Clinic, helping patients in need of a transplant get access to weight-loss medications and counseling on lifestyle changes along side them. I also own my own consulting business which has allowed me to broaden my expertise to serve an even wider variety of patient populations. When I am not working, I am spending time with my family- my husband, Kevin, and my three boys, Marty and Charlie, and Henry. We love to hang with our big families, go on long walks around the neighborhood, and try out new restaurants with friends!
Emily Fitzpatrick
Hi! My name is Emily Fitzpatrick. I am a Registered Nurse with experience in areas including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal and Infant care, Postpartum, Pediatrics, and the Emergency Room. My husband and I have 2 kids, Jimmy and Ellie. What I love most about working at The Well is the patients and watching them optimize and reach their health goals.
Shari Wiers
Shari Wiers was born and raised on a farm in Wisconsin, but fell in love with Chicago while attending a college in the south suburbs to pursue her BSN. For the past 25+ years she has been employed as a L&D nurse at a large university hospital in Chicago. She now considers herself a Chicago gal, having now spent most of her life in Beverly. She and her husband have one large bernadoodle and three “big kids”. A daughter in college, and twin boys, attending two different neighborhood high schools. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, working in her kitchen or garden, or cheering at her son’s hockey games.
Olivia Konrath
Olivia Konrath is a trauma informed grief advocate & certified breathwork instructor who has found breathwork to be one of the most transformational things she’s ever done in her life. She is excited to help others harness their own breath and guide them on a brighter path towards more clarity in their lives. Olivia lives in Beverly with her husband JP, their 3 kids & dog named Bear.