Meet our Team
Dr. Chris Siano. DO MPH
Since Osteopathic medical school, I have always been interested in the body’s innate ability to heal itself using holistic and natural principles. As I entered medical school, my grandmother was diagnosed with a type of macular degeneration and arthritis not responsive to current therapies. She was slated to become blind and immobile in less than a year. Back then, using natural therapies in the US was not as standard as it is now. Common herbals such as probiotics, chondroitin, and anti-oxidants/anti-glycation supplements were virtually taboo.
These products today are almost mainstream, but resources were not common at that time. I had to use such resources as the German pharmacopeia to create my own treatment protocols. I was astonished how effectively these concepts were implemented in other countries.
Seeing the difference in my own grandmother’s life fueled my interest in functional and integrative medicine. While my grandmother has now passed, I truly believe her quality of life was extended well beyond due to these treatments.
It was a natural next step for me to bring this to my patients in Knoxville. At Knox Wellness Experience, we believe in combining traditional therapies with a cutting edge approach to wellness. We use a combination of functional and integrative medicine providing a complete wellness concept by addressing the whole person rather than just symptoms of disease. We integrate all of these concepts together using Osteopathic, Natural, and Traditional medical principles providing true personalized care. We also use adjunctive therapies such as IV vitamin infusions, ozone therapy, aesthetics and more creating a complete health and wellness resource right here in our hometown!
Sunny Kallmer, PA-C
My interest in functional medicine arose from both clinical and personal experiences. In my personal life, I struggled with anemia, insomnia, hormonal issues, weight management, food sensitivities and digestive difficulties which greatly affected my quality of life.
I practiced traditional medicine in a family practice for several decades, and yet traditional medicine failed to provide real solutions or improve my personal health. As a result, I began to study functional integrative medicine. I applied the knowledge and lifestyle strategies to myself and found the results were truly life-changing. In addition to my health issues, my mother’s battle with metastatic cancer motivated me to seek answers and alternatives for her.
My positive health changes motivated me, and I craved to teach and empower others to improve their health. This became a mission for me. In 2018 I started a functional medicine YouTube channel called Beyond Healthy Sunny. Now I am taking my mission to a greater level. I’m thrilled to join Knox Wellness Experience, where I can fulfill my dream to practice as a functional medicine provider expanding my ability to offer hope, health, and happiness to my patients.
Emily Siano, RN, BSN
Oncology Support Coordinator, Patient Navigator
Julie Voss, PA
Health, nutrition, and fitness have always been at the core of my life, fueling both my journey as an elite athlete and my passion for helping others achieve optimal well-being. However, after a career-altering injury during training, my path shifted. The exceptional care and encouragement I received from my providers during surgery and rehabilitation not only aided my recovery but also inspired me to dedicate my life to guiding others through their own health challenges.
As a PA, I began my career in internal medicine, gaining invaluable experience in managing chronic diseases. However, I often felt disheartened when patients failed to see real, lasting improvements. My time in OB/GYN deepened my understanding of women’s health and further reinforced the complexities of the human body. Yet, throughout my medical journey, I felt constrained—limited in my ability to truly address the root causes of illness and provide the kind of comprehensive, personalized care I knew could make a difference.
Driven by a desire to integrate lifestyle medicine, uncover underlying imbalances, and explore alternative healing approaches, I sought a healthcare setting that aligned with my vision. That search led me to Knox Wellness, where I am thrilled to be part of a team that prioritizes preventative, holistic, and personalized care. Here, I can finally bridge my passion for clinical medicine with a whole-person approach, empowering patients to reclaim their health and vitality.
