Nicole Crosby, APRN, AGNP-C - Founder & Vice President
Nicole is a certified Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner who earned her master’s degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2014.
Her medical career began in 2007 as an emergency room nurse, where she gained extensive experience working in trauma hospitals and home health across various states, from South Carolina to Washington. She later advanced her career by becoming a nurse practitioner.
Since 2014, Nicole has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in the Houston area, initially specializing in Internal Medicine and rehabilitation hospitals before discovering her passion for hormone replacement therapy for both men and women.
Nicole brings a vast amount of knowledge and expertise in treating hormone-related disorders such as hypogonadism, andropause, thyroid disease, PCOS, menopause, adrenal fatigue, diabetes, weight management, and various acute and chronic conditions. She is certified in penile shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction and in the placement and management of hormone pellet therapies. Nicole specializes in the O-Shot and P-Shot PRP procedures for advanced sexual health. She is also an advanced Aesthetics Injector for Botox and Filler.
Throughout her career, Nicole has also dedicated time to teaching and mentoring new providers in the management of hormone disorders. Committed to improving her patients’ quality of life, Nicole focuses on helping them achieve better health, happiness, and the positive outcomes that come from balanced hormones. She has developed a patient-centered approach that offers convenient options while ensuring personalized care and the best possible outcomes.
Lucas Tipton, APRN, FNP-CÂ
Lucas is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He completed his undergrad education at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and upon graduation, he started his nursing career in West Texas as an intensive care nurse. He later traveled to practice in Washington State and earned his master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2020.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, he has provided patient-centered care to individuals of all ages. The transition from registered nurse to nurse practitioner during a global pandemic provided a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a time characterized by an ever-changing situation and groundbreaking advances in medicine. He strongly believes in the core values of wellness and a healthy lifestyle that Vitality encompasses through comprehensive healthcare. Lucas is excited to bring his past experience in acute care and clinic settings to the Vitality family.
Joye Hudson, APRN, FNP-C
Joye is a certified nurse practitioner. Joye graduated with her bachelor’s in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2014. She started her nursing career in Lubbock, Texas at Covenant Medical Center working with patients with cardiac issues. She moved to the Houston area in December 2016 to continue her nursing career at St. Luke’s in the Woodlands also working with cardiac patients. In 2019, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a family nurse practitioner.
She graduated from UTMB in December 2022 with her master’s in nursing. Joye is very passionate about caring for people and making them feel their best when they are faced with health challenges. She is excited for this new journey and looks forward to changing lives.
Monique Nsoedo, APRN, FNP-C
Monique is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Monique has treated patients across the lifespan from Pediatrics to Geriatrics as a Nurse Practitioner. She has background experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Retail Health. Monique obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Science Center and received her Master’s Degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston in 2019. Her passion is to help patients establish and maintain health through individualized centered care that focuses on improved patient outcomes.
Angel Thymalil, APRN, FNP-BC
Angel is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with her Bachelors degree in Nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2019 and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Occupational Health. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Wayne State University in Michigan. Angel is passionate about building relationships with patients and helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and spending time with family and friends.
Kimbria Burton, APRN, FNP-BC
Kimbria is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with her bachelors degree in nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2018. She has worked in multiple specialties during her nursing career including cardiac stepdown, medical/surgical, telemetry, cardiovascular and transplant ICU, medical ICU and home health.
Kimbria decided to further pursue her career and received her masters degree in nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner from United States University in 2023. Kimbria is very passionate and committed to providing high-quality patient care while also helping patients to feel their best. She is excited to begin this journey in her career at Vitality.
Kenneth Wu, MD - Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Wu is a dual board-certified physician in anesthesiology and pain management. He completed his medical education at Baylor College Medicine he went on to complete a fellowship at Rush Medical Center in Chicago.
Prior to joining the practice, Dr. Wu was the director for the Geriatric Pain Center at UT Physicians Center for Healthy Aging as well as the chief interventional pain management physician at Memorial Hermann TIRR Center.
Due to his vast past experiences, Dr. Wu has specific interests in neurological injuries of the peripheral nerves and the central nervous system as well persistent post-surgical pain syndromes. He is one of the nation’s leading experts in treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and is an adjunct professor with UT Physicians.
Yoann Millet, MD - Director of Sexual Health
Dr. Yoann Millet is a dual board-certified physician in anesthesiology and pain management. He completed his undergraduate education at Cornell University & obtained his medical training at Weill Cornell Medical College.
He went on to complete a general surgery internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College and his residency in anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
He received subspecialty training in pain management at the elite Duke University pain fellowship program.
For Vitality, Dr. Millet specializes in preventative medicine, sexual health, regenerative medicine and anti-aging. He is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT McGovern Medical School.
He is fully committed to providing compassionate, personal, multidisciplinary care to Vitality’s clients.
Lexi Culver, Director of Marketing
Lexi joins Vitality Clinics as the Director of Marketing, bringing a wealth of experience cultivated over years in the marketing, sales, and public relations sectors. A proud graduate of the University of Houston with a B.S. in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing, Lexi’s career has covered multiple sectors, including television stations, non-profit organizations, and marketing agencies. This broad experience fuels Lexi’s passion for helping individuals and businesses achieve their objectives. Driven by a genuine desire to connect and empower, Lexi is committed to elevating Vitality Clinics' reach and impact.
Outside of work, Lexi cherishes time with family and friends, explores the city's culinary scene,
and enjoys the company of her beloved Maltese, Bella Rose.
Madison Rodriguez, Regional Manager - All Locations
Madi has steadily advanced to the role of Regional Manager at Vitality, having been with the company since 2021. Over the years, she has experienced tremendous growth, acquiring valuable expertise along the way. Her strong work ethic, dedication, and in-depth understanding of patient care make her an exceptional leader. Madi’s compassion and genuine care for her patients are always evident in her work.
Madi is dependable and attentive, always striving to provide the best care possible. You can count on her to promptly respond to any questions you have.
When in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves to travel and visit new places as well!
Taylor Spicer, clinical Manager- Spring Location
Taylor is Vitality’s Clinical Manager for our Spring location. She brings 13 years of experience in the medical field; ranging from medical assisting, spinal device sales, and field clinical specialist. Her true passion lies in patient care where she has spent the last 5 years working in hormone replacement therapy and holistic health care.
With her knowledge and experience in HRT and holistic care, she is able to provide support and assistance to every patient, and our Providers. Her strong leadership skills, communication and patience has made her training new staff seamless, and effective. She strives to provide every new member of Vitality with all the tools necessary to be successful and maintain the upmost professionalism, and care for our patients.
In her spare time, she enjoys going to Astros games, playing a round of golf or spending time with friends and family.
Heather Hirschman, NBC-HWC
Hi! I’m Heather Hirschman, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and a Certified Professional Health Coach.
I guide my clients in discovering TASTY and HEALING foods, finessing their FITNESS, developing MINDSET hacks that make an impact, and how to heal NATURALLY from the inside out. My passion is to strategically coach my clients to reach their fullest potential in a holistic and sustainable fashion in order to truly reconnect with who they are by achieving PEACE and HEALING through nutritional strength and mental fortitude.
I enjoy empowering my clients to take charge of their lives as they experience trauma breakthroughs, health, freedom, peace of mind, and a newfound energy for life.
My method focuses on addressing and utilizing the gut/brain connection; the concept that gut imbalances affect your mind, mood and focus. I work hand in hand, to compliment Vitality’s approach in seeking root cause of symptoms by navigating through each person’s nutrition and health history, in order to help my clients’ restore their mind and body.
Vitality Staff
- Nicole Crosby, APRN, AGNP-C – Founder & Vice President
- Lucas Tipton, APRN, FNP-C – Cypress Location
- Joye Hudson, APRN, FNP-C – Spring Location
- Monique Nsoedo, APRN, FNP-C – Cypress Location
- Angel Thymalil, APRN, FNP-BC – Friendswood Location
- Kimbria Burton, APRN, FNP-BC – Spring Location
- Kenneth Wu, MD – Chief Medical Officer
- Yoann Millet, MD – Director of Sexual Health
- Lexi Culver - Director of Marketing
- Madison Rodriguez – Regional Manager – All Locations
- Taylor Spicer – Clinical Manager – Spring Location
- Heather Hirschman – NBC-HWC
