Briana, FNP-BC, is happy to be a part of our Branches Weight Loss team! Briana is a Family Nurse Practitioner, born and raised in East Tennessee. She has been a Middle Tennessee Blue Raider since 2011, originally completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Middle Tennessee State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. While working as a cardiac/intensive care unit registered nurse, Briana decided to advance her passion for nursing again at MTSU, receiving her Master of Science in Nursing degree. She then became certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, working in the family practice setting and now pursuing a focus in obesity medicine and weight management.

Briana is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and believes in life-long learning.. Since being a nurse practitioner, she believes in the holistic nature of healthcare. She has a passion for meeting patients where they are and encouraging others in where they want to be in their health and wellness journey. As a member of the Branches team, Briana aspires to prevent hospital admissions and reverse chronic disease progression for a healthier, happier lifestyle. 

She and her husband reside in Murfreesboro along with their pup, Reese, and are expecting their first baby girl this September. 

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