Meet Our Team
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Christy Lynch, ACNP-BC
Christy has been practicing nursing for nearly 30 years. Much of that time has been spent caring for patients in medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency medicine. Christy went on to obtain her NP in 2010 at the University of Rochester. Christy uses a multidisciplinary approach to caring for her patients, including modern medical therapy, nutrition, wellness, with some Eastern medicine at her foundation. Christy’s focus at Vibe will be on wellness. She is excited to dive into the depths of our patients nutritional weaknesses, and work with them to build a healthier, brighter version of themselves.
REGISTERED NURSE
Kayla Metzger, BS, RN
Pisces. Loves ice cream and the Buffalo Bills. And I am excited to bring over 8 years of nursing experience to the VIBE adventure! From Oncology and Hospice, to Home Care, Med Surg, Critical Care, and the Emergency Department, I’ve worked on almost every unit in a handful of hospitals in the Greater Rochester area. I have a background in English Education, am a former fitness instructor, and spent many years as a bartender, learning the ins and outs of customer service. My proudest accomplishments include finishing a marathon, competing in a power lifting competition, and becoming a certified Reiki practitioner. I spend any free time with my husband Jake, our toddler Dean and newborn Joanna, and our goofy red lab Hank. I love to learn and educate others on naturopathic ways to heal the body holistically from the inside out. I specialize in detoxification techniques along with hormone rebalancing and nervous system regulation. As a Fairport alumni, I am so happy to be able to bring Vibe Wellness Center to my hometown- Once A Raider, Always A Raider!
REGISTERED NURSE
Stephanie Yates, BS, RN-BC
My career in healthcare began 16 years ago. I spent time working in medicine and postpartum. In 2019 I became the assistant nurse manager and clinical leader for the night shift on a medical-surgical unit, which turned into the COVID floor. Frustrated with the system, I left the hospitals and worked a variety of nursing jobs including school, infusion, psych & addictions nursing. Over the past year I have felt called to help guide others in Functional Medicine. I completed a Functional Medicine for Nursing course through INCA and am currently enrolled with the Institute for Functional Medicine’s certification program. Adequate nutrients is a key component in Functional Medicine and that is why I am so pleased to be with Vibe providing IV & IM wellness visits.
I bring more than just my nursing experience as I am also a devoted gardener- my back yard is a maze of raised beds! I am proud to be a 3rd generation nurse. I enjoy cooking plant-based meals with my partner Bill who works as a chef. My 5 children keep me on my toes and call their Mommy a Modern-Day Hippie.