About Us

Chris Hemp is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience with a current focus on precision medicine, omic data analytics and member experience. As Chief Technology Officer at Fountain Life, he leads the development of cutting-edge solutions that harness the power of data to improve member outcomes and engagement. Prior to Fountain Life, Chris spent seven years at LifeOmic, where he played a key role in developing their proprietary Omic Data Platform. Along the way this platform supported LIFE Fasting Tracker, a highly successful mobile application for time restricted eating. His previous tenure was at Interactive Intelligence and their move to the cloud, which was acquired by Genesys for $1.4 billion.

Shawn Buchheit is an internationally renowned thought leader with 20 + years of experience in designing and launching transformative business development and client strategies for major brands in both the well-being, preventative medicine, and fitness sectors. In his position as a health and wellness influencer, Shawn’s work has helped to shift industry trends and values. As Chief Operating Officer of Fountain Life, Shawn leads highly impactful business development, marketing and member experience initiatives with an emphasis on continuously enhancing member outcomes.

Dr. Helen Messier has devoted most of her career to harnessing data to close the translational gap in medicine. Dr. Messier received a Bachelor of Science (Honors in Genetics) and a PhD in Molecular Immunology from the University of Alberta. She completed post-doctoral studies at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in San Diego, CA and received her MD from the University of Calgary. Dr. Messier is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Messier founded a national network of concierge medical practices in Canada, served as Medical Director of Genomics at Human Longevity Inc, and was the founding Chief Medical Officer of Viome. In addition to leading the company's clinical and scientific programs, Dr. Messier will establish Fountain Life University to train Fountain Life certified practitioners and lead the effort to gain insights and publish findings from Fountain Life's vast amount of data.

Carl has an 18-year financial leadership career spanning industries like real estate, telecommunications, and software development. Recently, he aided growth at PlanSource and enabled an equity exit, and at Christie Lites, he facilitated a sale within a year. Beginning in 2016, Carl spent 5 years at Verizon, leading finance transformation projects. He holds a BSBA, MBA from the University of Central Florida, is a licensed CPA in Florida, and lives in Orlando with his family.

As a Certified Functional Medical Practitioner, Dr. Carmen Keith is a passionate advocate for overall wellness. With a background in anesthesiology and pain management, she helps patients achieve optimal health in all areas of their lives. Dr. Keith received her medical degree at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences College of Medicine, where she graduated with honors in research and completed an anesthesia residency. She was then chosen as one of only 100 students to continue her education at Harvard Medical School, completing a fellowship in pain management at Massachusetts General Hospital. Following her fellowship, she became double board certified in anesthesiology and pain management through the American Board of Anesthesiology.

A fellowship-trained sports and spine physiatrist and certified musculoskeletal sonographer, Dr. Dallas Kingsbury focuses on interventional regenerative medicine and a comprehensive approach to proactive health care. Dr. Kingsbury specializes in treating tendon, joint, spine, and nerve injuries. As a certified musculoskeletal sonographer, contributing to several publications, lectures, and workshops on diagnostic sports ultrasound. Additionally, he has been involved in several studies on orthobiologics for tendinitis and osteoarthritis. Dr. Kingsbury graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A./M.S. in Neuroscience and received medical training at Mount Sinai and Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone Health.

Dr. McConnell is a board-certified physician specializing in Family Practice with a focus on preventive care, longevity, functional medicine, and women's health. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. McConnell is dedicated to providing compassionate, cutting-edge, personalized medical care. Dr. McConnell received her medical degree from Stony Brook School of Medicine on Long Island, New York, and completed her residency training in Family Practice at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey. She has been certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine since 2018. Prior to joining Fountain Life as Medical Director, Dr. McConnell was Medical Director, VP of Medical Affairs, and Physician at a large Holistic Medicine Practice in New York City as well as nationally via telemedicine. She also worked at a private functional medicine practice in Westchester, and immediately after residency was teaching and seeing patients as an Assistant Professor at Stony Brook in the Department of Family Medicine .

Dr. Jimmy Bowen is an award-winning, Mayo Clinic-trained physician specializing in nonsurgical orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. One of the top players in his field, he is passionate about enabling patients to achieve optimal health, function, and fitness at any age. Dr. Bowen's distinguished career is complemented by two decades of medical military service. He has held many prominent titles within the Navy, including: Specialty Leader and Consultant to the USN Surgeon General for Physical Medicine; Medical Waiver Advisor for the Naval Recruiting Command; and Chief of Medical Staff at the United States Naval Academy. Dr. Bowen has received numerous awards for his medical achievements, including Southeast Missouri State University's Distinguished Service Award, three Meritorious Service Medals, and a Navy Commendation Medal, among others. Additionally, he is a certified Diplomat for both the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the National Board of Medical Examiners, as well as a certified Naval Flight Surgeon with the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute.