At Nova Life, our team combines clinical expertise with advanced, science-backed therapies to help you restore, recharge, and thrive.  We are committed to delivering every service with professionalism, safety, and personalized attention.

The Experts

Meet the Team

Owner of Nova Life in Haymarket, VA
Kendra

Founder & Director

Founded by Kendra, a lifelong athlete, former CPA, and retired FBI Special Agent, Nova Life was inspired by her personal experience with science-backed recovery and wellness therapies. After accelerating her own healing and recovery, she created Nova Life to help others restore balance, recover faster, and live stronger from the inside out.

Outside of Nova Life, Kendra enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing pickleball, and continuing her studies in wellness and longevity science.

Renee - Lead Nurse at Nova Life
Renee, BSN, RN

Lead Nurse

Renee is an actively licensed ER nurse with over 15 years of emergency room experience and specialized expertise in IV hydration and nutrient therapy. At Nova Life, she provides safe, personalized treatments designed to support recovery, energy, and whole-body wellness — always with clinical precision, compassion, and comfort in mind.

Outside of Nova Life, Renee enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym, playing volleyball, and prioritizing health and balance in her own life.

Merideth is our Operation Manager at Nova Life
Merideth

Operations Manager

Merideth is a certified holistic health coach with a B.A. in Psychology, passionate about helping clients create sustainable, balanced wellness in their lives. She brings a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach to every session, continually researching and staying current with wellness science to provide meaningful guidance.

Outside of Nova Life, Merideth enjoys running, walking her dogs, and pursuing her passion for language learning.

Ellen is our Wellness Specialist at Nova Life
Ellen

Wellness Specialist

Ellen, a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology, brings several years of experience across a range of wellness modalities. She is passionate about helping others feel their best and is excited to apply her knowledge and energy at Nova Life.

Outside of Nova Life, Ellen enjoys spending time with her dog Gus, visiting the beach, and staying active with tennis.

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George

Chief Financial Officer

George brings decades of financial leadership experience, serving as CFO and COO for multiple organizations. Passionate about longevity and healthy living, George is excited to bring his experience to Nova Life, supporting its mission through strong financial stewardship and operational excellence.

Outside of Nova Life, George enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing any type of sport, and being a girl dad.

Medical Director at Nova Life
Dr. Teri Bilhartz, DO, MPH

Medical Director

Dr. Teri Bilhartz, DO, MPH is board-certified in Preventive Medicine with a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University. Throughout her career she has clinical experience in preventive and lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine, primary care, and women’s health.  Dr. Bilhartz has served as teaching faculty at her alma mater medical school, Touro University. She is licensed in Virginia, Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband and 3 children, and can be found jogging, hiking, and coaching kids sports!

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About us

Where wellness meets tranquility

Our wellness center was founded with one clear mission: to help people move, recover, and live stronger at every stage of life. After a 20-year career in the FBI, our founder—once a collegiate tennis player, avid runner, and currently a competitive pickleball athlete—found herself sidelined by joint pain, muscle aches, and three knee surgeries. Determined to stay active and not give up the lifestyle she loved, she discovered powerful, science-backed therapies that supported true healing from the inside out. Through red light therapy, infrared sauna, cryotherapy, and PEMF, she experienced firsthand the benefits of reducing inflammation, restoring balance, and accelerating recovery. These therapies became a game changer, allowing her to return to the activities she loves with renewed strength and vitality. Inspired by her journey, she opened Nova Life to share those same tools with her community, which she and her family have been a part of since 2010. Whether you’re a young athlete striving for peak performance, someone recovering from injury, or simply looking to age healthier and live stronger, we’re here to support your path to wellness.

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