About Balanced Bodies Dawsonville
Wendy Skinner, RN
Owner
After completing her education with distinction, Wendy gained diverse experiences across various healthcare settings, including perioperative care and vascular access as a board-certified member of the IV/PICC Team. Her dedication to patient care earned her the prestigious DAISY Award, highlighting her exceptional skills and compassion.
Kent Cohen, MD
Founder
Dr. Kent Cohen is the founder of Balanced Bodies and the Medical Director of Balanced Bodies Dawsonville. Dr. Cohen received his bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia in 1982. He earned his Medical Degree (MD) from Emory University in 1986 and finished his specialty training in Emergency Medicine at Orlando Regional Hospital Medical Center in 1989. Dr. Cohen performed Active Duty service in the US Air Force and received the Desert Storm Service Ribbon. He was the Director of Emergency Services at USAF Scott AFB. Dr. Cohen has been practicing Emergency Medicine in Atlanta since 1993.
Dr. Cohen has been treating acutely ill patients for more than 30 years. However, he now focuses his attention on wellness and health. Since 2016, he has focused on anti-aging and the prevention of problems that affect us as we get older. Dr. Cohen’s extensive experience identifying factors of acute illness and aging make him uniquely qualified to offer consultations and treatments in anti-aging and wellness.
Tim Carrega NP-C
CoFounder
Tim Carrega NP-C is the co-founder of Balanced Bodies, oversees 3 clinics and works in collaboration with Balanced Bodies Dawsonville. Tim has over 20 years working in healthcare. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Over the last 8 years, Tim has focused on Anti-Aging and longevity medicine.
Tim’s mission is to help empower his clients to achieve optimal vitality and wellness using a personalized approach based on science to reach an optimal state of health and avoid many of the diseases associated with aging. He is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging medicine and stays current on changing therapies through hundreds of hours of continual education.
Thai Le FNP-BC
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Thai brings a wealth of experience to our IV therapy and wellness med spa. With four years of expertise in emergency medicine and interventional radiology, he has honed his skills in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Thai’s medical journey began as a hospital corpsman, where he served two combat tours.
Following his service, Thai transitioned to the CDC’s newborn screening lab as a molecular biologist. This diverse medical background underscores his dedication to improving patient outcomes through comprehensive care and innovative health solutions.
Tabitha Childers, MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner, Office Manager
Tabitha is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. She earned her nursing degree in 2003 and completed her Nurse Practitioner training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2011. Her practice blends conventional medicine with integrative approaches, specializing in lifestyle and mind-body medicine.
Tabitha offers transformational coaching to support deep personal growth and lasting health breakthroughs. She integrates sound therapy, meditation, hypnosis, and ketamine-assisted therapies to help her clients regulate stress, heal from trauma, manage anxiety & depression, and reconnect with their own inner healing intelligence.
Grace Kerlin
Secretary
Grace is our newest member, and a dedicated, detail-oriented secretary with a strong foundation in customer service, backed by over four years of experience. Known for her organizational skills, professionalism, and approachable nature, she excels at keeping operations running smoothly while ensuring patients and colleagues feel supported. Grace brings a unique blend of technological expertise and patient-focused service to every role she takes on.