Meet Our Team

Dr. Vanessa Edwards began her journey of Natural Healing in 1994.  She was first trained as a health minister with hallelujah acres. At that time she taught classes and seminars on Nutrition and Health.  She then furthered her education by attending medical school at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe AZ and received a Masters degree in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Rainstar University and Guan Amen Hospital Beijing China.  Upon graduation she became the medical director of Arizona Preventive Medicine Clinic in Yuma AZ.  She also opened her own practice in Chandler AZ, Water of Life Naturopathic Healthcare.  In 2008 Dr. Edwards relocated her practice to Dayton OH where she has a thriving practice at the Rapha House Wellness Center.  She is also an accomplished conference speaker on health, nutrition and biblical principles.  Dr. Edwards published a couple of books. Her first book entitled, How To Get God’s Attention In Fasting-A Guide To Healthy Fasting and her most recent publication, Beyond PPE: A Naturopathic Approach To COVID-19.

Dr. Edwards has volunteered her expertise on many medical missions, offering Naturopathic Healthcare and Acupuncture in: Mexico, Russia, Romania, South Africa, Philippines, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. She was also the staff doctor for Sound Words Christian Education on tours to Israel, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Rome.

Education: NMD degree: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Masters degree: Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Rainstar University and Guan Amen Hospital Beijing China, Bachelor’s of Science degree: Biology, East Tennessee State University, Bachelor of Science degree: Medical Technology, Tennessee State University, Certified Medical Technologist MeHarry Medical College.

Natasha Harrell is a God-fearing visionary and entrepreneur. In 2016 she received her Master of Divinity with concentrations in Church Renewal-global studies and pastoral care from United Theological Seminary. She has served as a training ministerial leader of Passion Church for the past three years. Natasha has twenty years of professional experience in early childhood education, complex family dynamics, behavioral and trauma informed care, and social emotional intelligence and learning. She serves as a Board Member of The Giving Well Foundation, a fundraising organization in efforts to provide whole person care to women. 

In 2022 she launched Wrapped in Truth a trauma care program that aims to lock arms with women going through big life transitions through telling their story in new ways. She currently serves as a Professional Development Consultant for Teaching Strategies LLC, as a facilitator and partners with educators to reinvigorate their passion for teaching and strategic planning through culturally responsive communication and whole person listening. Further she is a certified Birth with Spirit-Birth and Postpartum Doula, and photographer. 

She is a community engaged collaborator and professional locally and internationally. Her huge heart to see God’s Kingdom come to earth has moved her to serve in missions in the United States, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. 

Skills 

Early Childhood Education, Whole Person Listening, Social Emotional Learning, Large & Small group facilitation, Birth & Postpartum Doula Services, Trauma Care Informed, Diversity & Culturally Responsive Training, Conscious Discipline, Complex Family Dynamic Navigation, Interactive Communication

Roshauna Lindsey, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She also holds an X-waiver under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA 2000) giving her authorization to use buprenorphine for the outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). She is the owner of More Than Medicine Healthcare where she practices Integrative Family Medicine. She has 27 years of nursing experience. She has used her experience to advance in different areas of leadership in the hospital, nursing homes, and the community. 

Roshauna has provided lectures to nursing students pursuing their bachelors degree, held annual health fairs for the community, presented monthly lectures on skin/wound care and prevention in a long-term care facility, and precepted several nurse practitioner students. She values those placed in her care and loves to empower others. This is prevalent in her work in Addiction Medicine. She has been a champion and advocate for Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) among those suffering in the opioid crisis for the last four years. Her expertise in this area has allowed her to obtain a waiver to treat OUD among a greater population. She has a diverse background in the field of nursing which includes working with pediatrics as a school nurse, cared for injured student athletes along the sidelines, assisting intellectually disabled children, in-patient behavioral health, OUD, prison nursing, primary family care, senior healthcare in nursing homes, medical-surgical patients, those needing skin/wound care, community health, and the President of the Nurses’ Guild for several church congregations. She is currently a member of the Medical Team at CityGate Church, the African American Ambassadors for Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing (AAEAPN), and the Treasurer for Ministry in Medicine (MNM). 

Dr. Kisha Willis, Ph.d., is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio.  She has been married to the wonderful Chris Willis, Sr. for 13 years. They have two beautiful children, Kezia (11), Christopher, II (9).

Dr. Willis earned her B.A. in Psychology from The University of Cincinnati, her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University, and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a Minor in Child and Adolescent Development from Indiana University.

Dr. Willis has over a decade of experience providing therapy and facilitating works shops in various clinical settings; including community mental health agencies, correctional facilities, schools, churches, and a hospital.  She’s also worked as an Adjunct Instructor in psychology, counseling, and human services at various institutes.

Currently, Dr. Willis serves as an Adjunct Professor for Lindsey Wilson College in the School of Professional Counseling and Counseling and Human Services programs.  Dr. Willis also contracts with a local private practice where she provides therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.  

Additionally, Dr. Willis is the founder of Healthy Links Mental Health Agency, LLC where she and her husband actively partners with local community organizations to provide social skill groups and programing for at-risk youth.

Dr. Willis was recently ordained a Minster in her local assembly where she serves on various committees and spear heads the health and wellness initiative.

Most notably, Dr. Willis is a child of GOD and an advocate for the eradication of mental and emotional disorders and wholistic healing.

Dr. Crisnel Reyes was born in Bronx, New York and raised in Miami, Florida of Dominican Descent. She graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in Nov 2020 as a Doctor in Dental Surgery. She is currently doing her Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at NYU Langone.

Dr. Reyes was a youth group leader from 2010-2016, leading and teaching adolescents on the word of God. She has found her love for Holistic and integrative medicine through seeing close relatives being healed by such.

 Dr. Crisnel Reyes has participated in several outreach programs such as Score international, Bright Island Outreach and many other programs in which she has served the underserved population through her dental work.

Jacinta K. Ford, MPAS, PA-C is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant with over 14 years of clinical practice as a PA, working in cardiology, family practice, and providing in-home care. She is also deeply passionate about holistic health and spiritual well-being, integrating the principles of natural medicine with a profound belief in the healing power of God’s love. With a background as a PA, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care that incorporates both modern and holistic practices. She also enjoys educating others on the healing properties of plant medicine with essential oils.  

Jacinta currently specializes in primary care for home-bound patients at Mobile Physician Services. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana and then earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, Ohio. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and currently holds licensure in the state of Ohio. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA).  

Jacinta’s practice is rooted in values of compassion, integrity, and reverence for life. She finds inspiration in her faith and values the guidance of God in all aspects of life.