Meet Your Providers

Dr. Donovan ChristieMD, Founder, and Medical Director

Dr. Donovan Christie, MD is the founder of ANWAN Wellness Medical Center P.C., the ANWAN Regenerative Center and the Picture of Health Foundation Inc since 2000. He is passionate about preventive medicine as the practice focuses on integrative and functional medicine utilizing practical lifestyle interventions such as nutrition, exercise, spirituality, natural neutraceuticals, hormone replacement, stem cell and platelet rich plasma therapy, detoxification, intravenous nutritional infusions, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, and pellet therapy. Dr. Christie received his MD degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, his Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency from Columbia University and his anti-aging, integrative and regenerative fellowship from the American Academy of AntiAging Medicine.

He founded the Picture of Health foundation Inc, a non-profit organization that focuses on short term medical outreach locally and internationally and wellness education and health screens nationally. He is an author, educator and assistant professor of Medicine at the Ross University school of Medicine.

Wellness is a triad of good nutrition, exercise, and stress management!

Donovan Christie MD, FAARFM
Integrative and Functional Medicine, Fellow
Board Certified Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

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Shannon Christie, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Shannon Christie, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of clinical experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of New Rochelle in New York in 2004 and went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing at Kennesaw State University in Georgia in 2013. She is nationally certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Shannon began her healthcare journey as a Registered Nurse, spending 10 years in Emergency Medicine—an experience that built a solid foundation for her expertise in Urgent Care. Her clinical focus has since expanded to include family, holistic, and integrative medicine, inspired by her father, Dr. Donovan Christie, a respected Medical Director and philanthropist.

In addition to primary care, Shannon is skilled in aesthetic medicine and performs cosmetic treatments such as PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), Botox, and dermal fillers, which she performs at the Regenerative Center. She combines clinical precision with an artistic approach to help patients enhance their natural beauty safely and effectively.

Shannon is passionate about patient education, wellness coaching, and incorporating mindfulness into health practices. She is actively involved in her church community and is committed to global health outreach, having participated in medical missions to Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Ghana.

Outside of her practice, Shannon enjoys spending quality time with her family, cooking, reading, gardening, and engaging in other outdoor activities.

Dr. Laronda Ward, DC

Dr. Ronda Ward DC, is a board certified Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and Naturopath. She graduated from Life University and Trinity School of Natural Health with extensive research in Functional Medicine and nutrition. Through proper correction of nutritional deficiencies and mal alignment of the spine, Dr. Ward aids the body in restoring health. To facilitate wellness, she utilizes a variety of Chiropractic techniques in concert with Applied Nutritional Analysis, Kinesio-testing, neuro-modalities, and Iridology. Every day the body undergoes an infinite amount of mechanical, emotional, environmental, and chemical stressors that contribute to disease. Dr. Ward’s extensive training allows her to employ homeopathic medicine, herbs, and therapeutic grade supplementation to assist the body in resolving fundamental deficiencies to reverse chronic disease states.

Dr. Ward is proud to serve the athletes of the Special Olympics of GA. She is a community advocate, serving, volunteering, and lending her knowledge, support, and expertise on a host of community boards, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare forums.

Dr. Tahereh Naderi

Dr. Tahereh Naderi is a board-certified physician in family and integrative medicine. She also practices medical acupuncture in the treatment of chronic and acute pain disorders, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, insomnia, and substance use disorders like tobacco. She was born in Benin, West Africa, and moved to the United States when she was 11. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Buffalo in NY. She lived in Ecuador for 2 years, working in various community-building activities with children and youth. She also worked as a medical assistant before attending medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She moved to Santa Rosa, California for her residency training. She graduated from residency in 2020 and completed a 1-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine focusing on Functional Medicine and Acupuncture. She worked at a community health center in Oakland, CA before moving to Georgia to be closer to family.

She enjoys cooking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family in her free time. She speaks Spanish fluently and has basic knowledge of French and Farsi. She is excited to serve this community and passionate about bringing Integrative Medicine to underserved populations.

Christina SmallsPhysician Assistant

Christina is a board-certified Physician Assistant, originally from Brooklyn, New York. She received her Bachelor of Science with a minor in nonprofit leadership from Clemson University. She continued her education at Morehouse School of Medicine, earning her Master’s in Public Health. After working in various sectors of public health for nearly ten years, she returned to school and earned her Masters in Physician Assistant Practice. As a provider who is dedicated to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, she is passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in medicine. Outside of work, Christina loves spending quality time with her husband and family, traveling, and serving her community.

William DufourPhysician Assistant

After graduating high school in metro Atlanta, I attended the University of Georgia to earn my Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science. I then continued my studies at Augusta University to complete my Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. I began my career at an urgent care in Augusta, Georgia and am excited to be back home in the Atlanta area. My hobbies and interests include soccer, basketball, volleyball, traveling, and medical mission work.