OUR TEAM
Ana Linares Stauch
Nurse Practitioner
Ana grew up in Jacksonville and has lived in the Beaches area for the last 18 years. She received her graduate degree from the University of Florida in 1999 and worked initially as a certified nurse-midwife. She then specialized in Women's Health and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy, and more recently developed her scope further by integrating Primary Care with a functional medicine approach. She enjoys spending time with her patients and getting to know them. The holistic approach she takes focuses on finding the root problem of a symptom or condition.
She created A New Way Healthcare to provide a place where women can have all their health needs met on a schedule and time frame that is convenient for them. She understands the work-life balance necessary for a healthy life, raising her 3 boys with her husband in Atlantic Beach. Ana loves traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
Myeshia Carter
Nurse Practitioner
Myeshia Carter, APRN, FNP-BC is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Originally from Memphis, TN she completed her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Middle Tennessee State University. After completing her undergraduate degree she spent 7 years as a registered nurse working in fields including cardiac stepdown, intensive care unit, and post-anesthesia care unit. She went on to complete her Master's in Nursing at Frontier Nursing University.
With experience in primary care, preventive health, and wellness services, she is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal health through education, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate support. Her specializations also include hormone optimization and medical weight loss.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Myeshia believes great care starts with truly listening. She takes an approach to overall health—addressing not just symptoms, but lifestyle, mindset, and long-term goals. Myeshia empowers her patients to take an active role in their health journey
In her spare time, Myeshia enjoys traveling, reading, and binge watching Netflix series. She is a happily married military spouse and enjoys spending time with their two daughters and two dogs.
Susan Smith
Nurse Practitioner
Susan Smith, APRN, FNP-BC, is an experienced, board-certified family nurse practitioner, practicing in the primary care arena for over 25 years. Susan graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1994 before moving to Jacksonville, and in 1998 went on to obtain her masters in nursing with a specialization in family practice at the University of Florida.
She knows the great responsibility that comes with the profession of healthcare. She strives to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care to each of her patients. As a seasoned nurse practitioner, Susan is well adept in the care of both acute and chronic health conditions, as well as providing annual wellness examinations addressing health care maintenance needs pertinent to age. She has witnessed firsthand the frustrating changes occurring in the traditional health care model, including barriers to patient access, time constraints resulting in hurried visits, and crippling provider burnout. Susan is thrilled to now have the luxury of time with her patients, which ultimately correlates with a more positive health care experience for those under her care. It is so important to know, like and trust your healthcare provider. As the newest member of the ‘A New Way Healthcare’ team, she looks forward to meeting each of you and partnering in working towards better health.
Susan and her husband have called Jacksonville home since 1994, raising their four children here. She currently lives in Ponte Vedra Beach. Susan loves traveling, anything animals (just ask her), and spending time with her family and friends.
Katie Hammill
Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Katie is a certified nutritional practitioner, mom of two, wife, kitchen renegade and wellness fanatic. Her mission is to take the complex relationship we all have with food and simplify it for REAL life. She believes there is no one universal style of eating. We are individuals and life gets REAL very quickly, so sticking to a diet that doesn’t work for you is a waste of time. She works with individuals and families from young to old, and beginner to aspiring athletes just like YOU to find the place where healthy feels great and is truly sustainable. As a mom, she know it’s not easy to feed your kids with all the conflicting information out there. It is her role to decipher the good from the bad and share the true story behind the headlines. She wants to give you confidence in the choices you make when feeding your family. Follow along on Instagram at @katiehammillnutrition or at katiehammillnutrition.com for delicious recipes, insights on the latest nutrition trends and a healthy dose of reality.
Vera Asis
Vera brings to our practice more than 20 years of administrative and clinical experience in Women’s Health. She attended Stanford Brown where she graduated in 1998 with honors and received her CMA, Certificate in Basic X-Ray and Phlebotomy. She is passionate about patient care and has the most nurturing spirit. Vera was born in Philadelphia but has lived in Jacksonville since 1988. Though she grew up in a busy city scene, she enjoys the calm and relaxed vibe of Jax. She loves to spend time with her family and friends. In her spare time, you’ll find her on the beach, reading, cooking, and exploring new venues and restaurants around town.