MANAGEMENT TEAM

Donald B. Nicholas, Jr: Founder and CEO – REVITA Anti-Aging, LLC.

Donald (Don) B. Nicholas Jr. is founder and Chief Executive Officer of REVITA Anti-Aging, LLC and CEO of The Men’s Clinic Charlotte, LLC.  Don also plays a role in REVITA Medical PC, the firm which provides all medical services through specially trained physicians. REVITA’s mission is to help men and women reclaim lost energy and vigor, sharpen thinking, improve memory, decrease body fat and transition their bodies to more lean muscle. Through our innovative therapies, our patients get better with age: They experience clarity of mind and vitality of body that they last felt years, even decades prior.

Mr. Nicholas has had a passion for personal lifelong health and wellness from an early age. Mr. Nicholas continues to stay healthy and fit through such activities as mountain biking, hiking, weightlifting, triathlons, mixed martial arts and yoga. Mr. Nicholas had never planned to be in the medical field until he became a patient of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy himself. Don felt such a tremendous difference and experienced such a dramatic improvement in his own life that he decided this type of medicine was something he wanted to know more about. After significant research, Mr. Nicholas decided to help bring this type of treatment to others.

Born in Westwood, Massachusetts and the eldest of three, Don attended The University of Massachusetts (UMASS) Amherst. Don graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in Business and Marketing as with a focus on Exercise Science. Mr. Nicholas was also a college PE instructor while attending the University.

After college, Don worked his way up from an entry-level position to become Director of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic region at a top ten nationwide Staffing Company. In 2001, Mr. Nicholas pushed into the technology sector and became Senior Vice President of a start-up financial software company. That company was successfully built and sold to a publicly traded firm.

Mr. Don Nicholas holds memberships in several organizations including the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Age Management Medicine Group, The National Business Association, and others. Mr. Nicholas is on the board of both local and national firms. Mr. Nicholas’s Philanthropic associations are the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Don personally pays for the medical care of many less fortunate patients, so they may receive care at REVITA. He continues to do so each month in an effort to promote wellness and give back to the community. For the past two years, Don has donated 100% of corporate earnings to charity and has forgone a salary.  Don is also a member of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Check out our blog for details on some of the ways we worked to give back in 2010.

Peter C. Fotinos, MD: Medical Director – REVITA Medical, PC

Dr. Peter Fotinos was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated with the highest honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his Medical Doctorate as an undergraduate from the University as well. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the nation’s leading schools of medicine, currently ranked second out of 144 in clinical care by US News and World Report. Dr. Fotinos served his residency at Carolinas Medical Center. Dr. Fotinos was the attending physician as well as lead physician-in-training at Presbyterian Urgent Care located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

While practicing at Urgent Care and during his time in Family Practice he saw many cases that couldn’t be addressed with traditional medicine. Such cases were generally attributed to the natural course of aging. Dr. Fotinos learned that “the natural course of aging” wasn’t necessarily a diagnosis he had to give to patients. He discovered there were alternative holistic treatments coupled with traditional medicine he could provide. His mission at REVITA is to help patients regain their short and long term wellness using natural treatments based on latest medical research. To give the best care possible, Dr. Fotinos desired a more personal relationship with his patients. He wanted to help them make proactive decisions about their health in order to avoid developing illnesses and degenerative conditions in the first place. Dr. Fotinos also wanted to help build a practice where patients can feel at home. He takes time to listen to his patients, allowing a clear understanding of individual needs. With this understanding he gears his treatment style specifically tailored to each patient. He loves it when patients call and let him know that he has helped them regain energy, health and well-being. He is committed to his patient’s success.

Currently Dr. Fotinos is a member of the following organizations:

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
• Age Management Medical Group (AAMG)
• North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
• American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP)
• North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)
• World Link Medical, Mastering The Protocols for Optimization of Hormone Replacement Therapy (Trained)

Philanthropy: Dr. Fotinos is Greek American. He has made generous donations to the American Cancer Society as well as many other charities. He has provided medical care for adults and children at a free clinic that was located in a local church. Dr. Fotinos donated his time at a local pharmacy by helping elderly patients receive medical care and their medication.

Beth Barnes: Clinical Care Manager – REVITA Anti-Aging, LLC

Beth is the new clinical care manager at Revita. She has been a registered nurse since 1997. She has experience working as an oncology-chemotherapy nurse, recovery room nurse, and has worked as a clinical care manager in the anti-aging field for the past few years. She loves Revita, because she has been able to change people’s lives in the way they look and feel. She has a warm and bubbly personality, and she creates an inviting atmosphere for her patients. She truly listens to her patients, cares about improving they way they feel, and is passionate about what she does!

Beth currently resides in South Charlotte with her two boys and dog. She grew up in Boston, Massachusetts where she also attended nursing school.

Currently Beth Barnes is a member of the following organization:

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Desirae Walker: Wellness Coordinator – REVITA Medical, PC

Desirae Walker is the wellness coordinator for Revita Anti-Aging Center in Ballantyne. She was born and raised in Charleston, SC, so she is a true southern girl at heart. She attended Winthrop University where she received a degree with honors in art and design and education. During high school, she developed mentoring programs for children called “Senior Mentors”, volunteered at a local hospital, and raised money for local charities and organizations. In college, she developed large-scale research and survey projects to benefit the South Carolina Psychological Association.

Throughout the past 10 years, she has dedicated her life to helping others, educating children , been awarded for several educational grants, promoted psychological research, and supported local hospitals. She absolutely loves her work at Revita Anti-Aging Center, because she is able to blend her two passions together of educating and helping others. With her strong background in education, she is experienced and committed to educating patients on our wellness programs and supporting them through the treatment process.

Currently Desirae Walker is a member of the following organization:

• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Leonard Wheeler, Revita Performance Director

Accomplished personal/executive coach and highly sought after speaker, Leonard Wheeler, is a southern boy with roots in Toccoa, Georgia. But, his competitive spirit, power to persuade and infectious personality has taken him all over the country. From playing football in the NFL, addressing high-power corporations, serving as a personal coach for top executives, supporting survivors of the Columbine tragedy, and starring in local and national commercials, TV shows, and movies, Leonard’s success is well-documented.

He attended Troy University in Alabama on a full football scholarship and received his BS in Business Administration after being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 3rd round of the 1992 draft. He also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings before he retired with the Carolina Panthers in 2001. Along the way, Leonard discovered his gift for speaking and began to perfect his craft, which led to a smooth transition from sports to his second career. He entered the speaking circuit in 1992, initially focusing on motivational speaking to sports groups. But his fervor caught fire and before long, Leonard was working with small businesses, large companies, universities, youth groups, and non-profits as well. Leonard can positively affect, inspire, and promote change for any group of people.

Cherishing his long-standing relationship with the NFL, Leonard remains involved as a retired player. He is the former President of the Charlotte Retired Players Chapter for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). He serves as the only former player on the Finance Committee which regulates over 450 financial advisors for all NFL players. Recently, in 2008, he was honored to accept an elected position as a Former Players Board of Director for the NFLPA, which is the governing body for all Former NFL players. Leonard is also an Educational Speaker for NCSA (National Collegiate Scouting Association), where he educates children on how to get recruited for college in academics and sports.

Realizing the most valuable asset in any organization is its people, REVITA CEO- Don Nicholas, asked his long-term friend Leonard to help build the team and create the winning company culture needed as REVITA begins its national roll-out.

Janet Perrine: Director of Community Outreach- REVITA Medical, PC

Raised a majority of her childhood in Phoenix Arizona, Janet’s family ventured to New Jersey where she attended Howell High School.  She attended and graduated from an allied health school, Ultrasound Diagnostic School locate in Iselin New Jersey.  Janet graduated with high honors and went on to become a Registered Medical Assistant.  Utilizing her training as a stepping stone into the healthcare arena, Janet continued her education at Berkeley College in Woodbridge New Jersey.  She studied Business Administration with a focus on Health Management.  Prior to attending Berkeley, she was hired as a full-time Career Advisor at the same medical training school she attended.  Janet had the highest, new employment placement rates in the Tri-State Region for Medical Assistant graduates.

In 1999, Janet and her husband relocated to Charlotte North Carolina.  She quickly moved into Management roles focusing on Sales and Marketing within the Senior industry.  Janet has documented success in all her endeavors.  She has an extensive background and training with external Sales and Marketing efforts for Assisted Living, Home Health, Print Media, and Skilled Nursing organizations.  Janet has a knack for Community Outreach.  She has the ability to recognize, establish, and maintain vital and imperative relationships with patients, non-profit organizations, referral sources, and media personnel.

Prior to joining REVITA Medical, PC in October 2010, Janet was a stay at home mother for her two children, Tatum and Reese.  In her spare time she volunteered and continues to be an active member of the Lowell Elementary’s PTO.  Janet serves as current Board Secretary, Silent Auction Chairperson.  Janet volunteered as a Sales and Marketing Consultant for two medical providers in the Charlotte area prior to becoming a REVITA family member.  She and her husband raise their family in Gaston County.  Janet is dedicated to personal wellness, as she has also become a runner and sprint triathlete.

Litsa Kapantais: Community Relations Manager- REVITA Medical, PC

Originally from Thessaloniki, Greece, Litsa Kapantais has called Charlotte her home for the past 25 Years. Litsa has a BFA in Environmental Design from East Carolina University and has studied Art Education from UNC-Charlotte. Upon graduation, Litsa worked as Art Director in the Fine Art Gallery business. However, it wasn’t until Litsa moved to Southern California that she would soon discover another form of art that she calls Yoga. She trained with the most inspiring west coast teachers before receiving her Certification in Flow Yoga and Prenatal Yoga at the Asheville Yoga Center.

Tamra Lewis: SC Clinical Care Manager – REVITA Medical, PC

Tamra Lewis’ lifelong passion has been focused on helping people and meeting the needs of others. She has done so in countless ways during her career, centering on creating harmony, balance, beauty and transformation. Working with the REVITA team further extends her vision of universal wellness and she thrives on working with clients towards their individual wellness goals.

Combined with her experience working in a top cardiologist’s office as well as working in an OB/GYN practice, Tamra’s entrepreneurial and creative spirit as a one-time business owner melds perfectly into the skilled and energetic team at REVITA. As a part of the team, Tamra is able to leverage her medical background, live out her desire to help people on a daily basis and she has found a company that she can call home.

Mrs. Lewis is an active role model and member of Element Church and is currently a Life Group Leader and heads up “X-Element” Women’s Ministry. She grew up in Pennsylvania and currently lives in Fort Mill, SC with her husband, five children and three dogs.

Valerie Wise, Practice Administrator – REVITA Medical, PC

Valerie has been working in the healthcare field for over twenty years in a variety of areas, including facial plastics, oncology, ENT, infectious diseases, internal medicine, orthopedics, pediatrics, and anti-aging and age management. At REVITA, Valerie works on medical compliance, internal audit, and business office management. She is a Certified Medical Coder and is responsible for staying current with OIG (Officer of the Inspector General) healthcare policies.

Valerie is a member of a number of medical organizations, including the American Academy of Professional Coders, Charlotte Certified Coders, and the Medical Group Management Association and has attended American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine conferences.

Valerie is originally from Florida, where she attained her degree in the Healthcare field. She has worked all over the country with top medical providers and Doctors. She and her husband have six children and currently reside in the Charlotte area.

Kasey Perkins, Wellness Coordinator – REVITA Anti-Aging, PC

Growing up in Mississippi, Kasey had passion for health and exercise her whole life. She has been involved in athletics for as long as she can recall; growing up doing gymnastics then swimming competitively for over a decade. To pursue her passion, Kasey received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Business Minor from Delta State University (DSU) in the small town of Cleveland, Mississippi. Kasey received a scholarship to swim all four years at the University. She was the Team Captain, named Most Valuable Swimmer, and is a 12-time All-American Collegiate Swimmer. While attending DSU Kasey taught water aerobics and private swim lessons, worked as a volunteer for the annual triathlon, and developed a love for blues music and good bar-b-que.

Desiring to help people and obtain a career with a top medical health institute, Kasey went back to school to obtain a Masters Degree in Organizational Management with a Specialty in Health Care Administration from Ashford University. While in school and after graduation Kasey worked in the healthcare and fitness industry for the past 5 years serving as a Personal Trainer, Metabolic Technician, Health Coach, and Exercise Physiologist. She loves challenging individuals mentally and physically to reach their personal goals.

Kasey enjoys spending her extra time running trails, swimming, enjoying the outdoors, and competing in Ultra marathons. Kasey still has a competitive spirit, recently entering into a trail race where she ran for 11.5 hours straight, covering over 46 miles through single track trails.

Larry Randolph, Wellness Specialist – REVITA Medical, PC

Larry Randolph is a wellness specialist at Revita. He is a native of Plainfield, New Jersey and has lived in Charlotte since 2004. He is a Dean’s List graduate of King’s College of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is also a board certified medical assistant and member of the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Larry comes to Revita with a long career of providing resources for health and wellness as a membership services representative for one of the region’s major healthcare companies.

His passion for helping people extends beyond Revita, as he is also a gifted mentor. He has a twenty year history of mentoring youth and men through his local church affiliation. For the last two summers, he has volunteered at the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is also the proud father of three beautiful daughters and four adorable grandchildren.

Larry enjoys working at Revita because he has the opportunity to encourage and promote health and wellness for people of all walks of life. The best compliment he receives is when patients call back to say that they are feeling better, looking better, and recapturing their vigor and vitality that have been lacking for years.

Joe Benton: Clinical Assistant – REVITA Medical, PC

Joe Benton grew up in Chapel Hill, NC where, as a young child, he enjoyed a variety of sports; soccer, basketball, and swimming. Joe swam competitively through middle school and was the Most Valuable Player on his league teams. In middle school, Joe was a champion wrestler and enjoyed playing football. Just before his freshman year of high school, his family moved to Houston, Texas. Joe found his passion playing football under the Friday night lights of Texas. Living on the Gulf allowed him to enjoy water sports, skiing, jet skiing, boating and fishing. This early love of sports fostered in Joe a desire for a disciplined and healthy lifestyle.

While in college, Joe continued to work out four to five times a week. He continued to play intra-mural football. Joe decided to major in Health Communications at the University of North Carolina- Charlotte, in order to increase his knowledge of the health field. Joe graduated from The university of North Carolina at Charlotte with a 3.5 and a desire to support the life decisions of others in order to optimize their health, as well as his own. Joe loves people and wants to use his communication skills to increase health awareness and to educate others about healthy life choices.

Joe’s favorite things to do in his free time are to work out and to watch sports. Joe also volunteers his time in the Charlotte community, working on community service projects, ushering at his church, as well as international outreaches to the poor.

Shena Worth: Clinical Care Assistant– REVITA Anti-Aging, LLC

Shena Worth is the new Clinical Care Assistant at Revita Anti-Aging Center in Ballantyne. She grew up in the small town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia where she graduated a year ahead of her class in high school. Growing up, she volunteered and was an activist for her local Domestic Violence Awareness and Women’s Shelter.

Shena has worked in various aspects of the healthcare field for the past nine years. After earning her certificate in emergency medical services, she decided to further her education at Shenandoah University graduating on the Dean’s List. In college, she worked for two years with a special needs’ patient providing hands-on care daily while attending school full-time.

Upon graduating with her Bachelors in Science, she completed a year-long internship at the Veterans Affair Medical Center, where she gladly worked serving those who served our country, as a respiratory therapy intern. Her position as a biometric screener and health/wellness educator led her to finding her place with the Revita family where she enjoys bringing wellness into the lives of others.