About Us
At the core of our practice are committed healthcare experts who are enthusiastic about offering patients alternative medical options to enhance their holistic health and wellness. Explore the profiles of our team members below to discover their backgrounds, experience, and areas of expertise.
About Us
At the core of our practice are committed healthcare experts who are enthusiastic about offering patients alternative medical options to enhance their holistic health and wellness. Explore the profiles of our team members below to discover their backgrounds, experience, and areas of expertise.
Providing Exceptional Care to Our Patients
Marco Kanahan
Owner/Operator
Marco, a Tampa Bay area resident since 1980 and a proud graduate of Bloomingdale High School, has always embodied the spirit of his community. With a lifelong dedication to fitness and a love for baseball starting at age 5, Marco has cultivated a passion for health and wellness that shines through in everything he does.
Throughout his high school years, Marco’s commitment to sports laid the foundation for his journey in bodybuilding. Over the years, he has competed in numerous NPC bodybuilding competitions, earning 1st place finishes and a notable 2nd place with an overall win.
Despite the demands of a 25-year career in the challenging automotive industry, Marco remained steadfast in his pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. His dedication inspired those around him, motivating colleagues to make positive changes in their own lives.
This year, Marco achieved another milestone by becoming an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, furthering his ability to help others reach their health and fitness goals.
Partnering with Heather, Marco has embraced his passion for wellness by opening their second location in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. Together, they share a commitment to providing personalized care and support, helping each patient achieve their optimal health for a long and fulfilling life.
Dr. Charles Talakkottur has been practicing medicine since 2008. He was a former hospitalist and currently has numerous outpatient offices in the Tampa Bay area. He is a medical review officer as well as a clinical preceptor to numerous schools for nurse practitioner students, medical students, and physician assistant students. He is a multi-published author and performs independent medical examinations and is a medical expert witness. His experience in medicine involves complex care of chronic illnesses in adults and he is trained in point of care ultrasound, botox, fillers, testosterone, weight loss, peptides, many procedures, and is a consultant to numerous medical organizations.
Dr. Charles Talakkottur
Kara Dragunas, PA
Kara Dragunas is a certified Physician Assistant since 2018. She received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South College in Knoxville, TN (2018) and received her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Towson University in Towson, MD (2015). Her experience as a PA has included inpatient hospitalist care as well as outpatient primary care, she also has experience in pharmacy and physical therapy; although her true passion has always been wellness and functional health.
Health and fitness has been a huge part of Kara’s life and especially since entering the NPC bikini division in 2023. Both Kara and her fiancé, Jensen are very dedicated to the bodybuilding lifestyle and spend a lot of their free time at the gym or enjoying time outdoors. Kara aims to provide quality care to her patients which includes a holistic approach and emphasis on the importance of overall health and wellness.
Providing Exceptional Care to Our Patients
Marco Kanahan
Owner/Operator
Marco, a Tampa Bay area resident since 1980 and a proud graduate of Bloomingdale High School, has always embodied the spirit of his community. With a lifelong dedication to fitness and a love for baseball starting at age 5, Marco has cultivated a passion for health and wellness that shines through in everything he does.
Throughout his high school years, Marco’s commitment to sports laid the foundation for his journey in bodybuilding. Over the years, he has competed in numerous NPC bodybuilding competitions, earning 1st place finishes and a notable 2nd place with an overall win.
Despite the demands of a 25-year career in the challenging automotive industry, Marco remained steadfast in his pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. His dedication inspired those around him, motivating colleagues to make positive changes in their own lives.
This year, Marco achieved another milestone by becoming an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, furthering his ability to help others reach their health and fitness goals.
Partnering with Heather, Marco has embraced his passion for wellness by opening their second location in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. Together, they share a commitment to providing personalized care and support, helping each patient achieve their optimal health for a long and fulfilling life.
Dr. Charles Talakkottur
Dr. Charles Talakkottur has been practicing medicine since 2008. He was a former hospitalist and currently has numerous outpatient offices in the Tampa Bay area. He is a medical review officer as well as a clinical preceptor to numerous schools for nurse practitioner students, medical students, and physician assistant students. He is a multi published author and performs independent medical examinations and is a medical expert witness. His experience in medicine involves complex care of chronic illnesses in adults and he is trained in point of care ultrasound, botox, fillers, testosterone, weight loss, peptides, many procedures, and is a consultant to numerous medical organizations.
Kara Dragunas, PA
Kara Dragunas is a certified Physician Assistant since 2018. She received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South College in Knoxville, TN (2018) and received her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Towson University in Towson, MD (2015). Her experience as a PA has included inpatient hospitalist care as well as outpatient primary care, she also has experience in pharmacy and physical therapy; although her true passion has always been wellness and functional health.
Health and fitness has been a huge part of Kara’s life and especially since entering the NPC bikini division in 2023. Both Kara and her fiancé, Jensen are very dedicated to the bodybuilding lifestyle and spend a lot of their free time at the gym or enjoying time outdoors. Kara aims to provide quality care to her patients which includes a holistic approach and emphasis on the importance of overall health and wellness.