About Elevated Health
Meet Your Founder &
Health Partner
Elevated Health & Wellness was founded by Keyona Gayles, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of clinical experience. Her mission is simple: to transform modern healthcare by offering unhurried, patient-centered functional medicine tailored to your unique biology and lifestyle.
Keyona earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Illinois University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Governors State University. Holding Full Practice Authority (APRN-FPA), she is board-certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, certified by the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, and an active member of The Obesity Society.
Before establishing Elevated Health & Wellness, Keyona managed high-acuity patients in some of Chicago’s busiest medical centers. That intensive critical care background gave her a deep respect for human physiology—and a clear realization that true health requires looking beyond symptoms to treat the root cause.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Healthcare Designed Around Your Life—Not a 10-Minute Clock
Traditional medicine often treats symptoms in isolation, relying on quick consultations and temporary fixes. At Elevated Health & Wellness, we believe true healing requires a different standard. We look at the complete picture—evaluating hormonal balance, metabolic health, lifestyle, and root causes—to restore your body to optimal balance.
We intentionally limit our patient panel to ensure every individual receives generous, unhurried time with their provider. Here, you are never a chart number or a rushed appointment; you are an active partner in your health journey.
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Root-Cause Focus
We dig deeper than temporary symptom relief, utilizing advanced diagnostic testing to address the underlying drivers of dysfunction.
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Unhurried, Dedicated Time
Comprehensive consultations give us the time needed to listen, thoroughly analyze your history, and build a truly custom care plan.
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Integrated Care Paths
Whether through Direct Primary Care, specialized wellness packages, or root-cause treatments, your care is tailored to fit your goals and lifestyle.
Grounded in rigorous medicine, dedicated to personalized outcomes
Clinical Excellence & Expertise
Keyona Gayles holds Full Practice Authority (APRN-FPA) as a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing over 17 years of extensive clinical experience to Elevated Health & Wellness. Her background spans high-acuity critical care in Chicago’s top medical centers to specialized outpatient functional medicine.
Board-certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Keyona maintains advanced certifications with the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. This deep clinical foundation ensures that every care plan is backed by rigorous medical science and high safety standards.
To provide leading-edge care in hormone balancing, metabolic health, and root-cause medicine, Keyona remains actively affiliated with premier professional organizations, including The Obesity Society and The Menopause Society.
By continually integrating the latest clinical research into practice, Elevated Health & Wellness bridges the gap between conventional medicine and holistic longevity—giving you direct access to expert care designed exclusively around your life.
OUR COMMITMENT
The Standards That Set Us Apart
Root-Cause Precision
We go beyond masking symptoms with quick prescriptions. By utilizing advanced functional lab panels and personalized analytics, we identify the underlying cellular, hormonal, and metabolic drivers of your health.
Bespoke Wellness Plans
No generic protocols or one-size-fits-all treatments. Every care strategy—from GLP-1 weight management to hormone replacement—is customized to fit your unique physiology and lifestyle.
Unhurried Partnership
Quality care cannot be rushed. Every appointment is structured to give you dedicated, undivided time with Keyona to discuss your health, ask questions, and refine your plan.
Transparent & Accessible Care
Whether utilizing Direct Primary Care (DPC) memberships or specialized cash-pay programs, you enjoy clear pricing, direct provider access, and seamless care without insurance friction.
Where Personalized Care Meets Elevated Wellness.
Our mission is exceptional care, elevated. At Elevated Health & Wellness, we’re transforming healthcare by making it more personal, flexible, and empowering. Our commitment is to provide affordable, accessible, and tailored care that puts you in control of your wellness journey.
Welcome to a new era of healthcare. Welcome to Elevated Health & Wellness!
Experience unhurried, personalized medicine built entirely around your goals
Ready for a Higher Standard of Healthcare?
Today, Keyona specializes in primary and urgent care, weight management, and wellness. She created Elevated Health and Wellness to be the kind of practice that she always believed should exist: patient-centered, judgment-free, and focused on helping you become your best self.
Whether you need support for urgent health concerns, help managing chronic conditions, or guidance toward long-term goals like weight loss or hormone balance, Elevated Health & Wellness is here for you.
Let’s elevate your health, together!