Lori Sweat, MD

Dr. Lori Sweat graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine Summa Cum Laude in 1992. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Louisville in 1995 and was then Chief Medical Resident in Internal Medicine from 1995-96. She practiced office Internal Medicine in South Louisville for one year before founding the first Hospitalist practice in Louisville at Caritas Medical Center in 1997. She practiced as a Hospitalist until 2002 then took time off to be a full-time mom to her two children. During those 4 years away from practicing medicine, she was introduced to the concept of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and began studying that field with vigor. She quickly recognized how important multisystem hormone balance is to health, wellness, and aging, and the need in her community for a medical approach that focuses on that as a foundation of preventative health.

In 2006, she founded Integrative Hormone Specialists, the first practice in Louisville dedicated solely to BHRT and Functional Medicine. Since then, she has been privileged to treat hundreds of patients in KY and numerous other states, restoring to them their former sense of well-being and vitality. One of her favorite mottos is “Ancora Imparo” which translates to “I am still learning”, and she is continuously learning new and integrative approaches to her craft to help her patients achieve their personal best health goals. She believes each patient should be met where they are in their health and should be treated as an individual as well as a unique whole-body system. Her goal is to help guide her patients with information and education so they may navigate their own best health course. She enjoys getting to know each patient very deeply and is grateful for the Functional Medicine model which allows her to spend time doing so. She often has multiple members of a given family under her care and loves how that adds to the depth of her relationships with her patients.

After 15 years, her practice has grown to include 2 amazing additional physicians, a dedicated Functional Nutrition Coach, and 2 highly skilled nurse practitioners, providing expanded access to BHRT and Functional Medicine as well as Primary Care services, aesthetics, infusion therapies and nutrition counseling. She feels extraordinarily blessed to be able to provide her community with access to what she believes is the best approach to health and wellness.

Dr. Sweat is married to Dr. Matt Sweat, a cardiologist. They have two adult children who they see frequently, two dogs at home and two adorable grandpuppies that they enjoy tremendously. In her downtime, Dr. Sweat is an avid reader of historical fiction and geeky medical books. She loves to sing both with her and her husband’s band Doctor Doctor and with her church choir and ensemble. In the warmer months, you’ll inevitably find her on her boat at any number of the KY lakes with family and friends, and she still loves to slalom ski, but very carefully! Daily movement, whether it’s yoga, pilates, walking the dogs, hiking, or biking are an integral part of her personal health plan, as is a clean whole foods diet. To support that, she and Matt almost always have a big summer garden and they support local farms by buying locally sourced meat and eggs.

Jessica Dennison, MD

Jessica Dennison, M.D. graduated from University of Louisville Medical School in 2005. She completed her residency in Emergency Medicine in 2008, where she served as a chief resident in 2007-2008. She has been a practicing Emergency Medicine Physician with Emergency Medicine Physician Associates serving Clark Memorial Health from 2008 to present. Dr. Dennison also serves as a Clinical Professor in Emergency Medicine of the University of Louisville. While working in the Emergency Department and through her teaching appointment, she noticed a significant number of patients with preventable diseases who have not been educated on diet, nutrition, genetics, exercise, and lifestyle changes. This, combined with her love for education, fostered an interest in functional medicine, prevention, and teaching patients about healthy lifestyles. She realized how little knowledge patients have regarding their diets and lifestyle choices and how it can affect them negatively.

Martin Huecker, MD

Martin Huecker, MD, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician who also practices Lifestyle/Functional Medicine. As Professor of EM (and Research Director) at UofL, he works full-time seeing patients and teaching residents and students. His diverse research interests include substance use, hypothermia, healthcare professional wellness, and mobile phone auscultation. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies.Dr. Huecker also serves as co-editor in chief of the free, open access Journal of Wellness. He intends to learn everything possible about comprehensive health – you can learn more from his Substack page and Practice of Wellness newsletters. He loves books, (cold) trail runs, rucking, dogs, and coffee. His wife is an OB/Gyn and they have four kids with cool names.

Kacie Gordon, PA-C

Kacie obtained her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Shenandoah University in 2019. Before joining the Integrative Health Specialists team in 2023, she worked in rural health primary care, COVID care, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. She first became interested in integrative medicine when her own health struggles led her to alternative care. There, she experienced first hand how treating the root cause can eliminate the need for downstream, symptom-treating medications and lead to better long-term health. This led her to supplement her traditional medical education with an Integrative Nutrition certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and a Functional Medicine certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). As a medical provider, Kacie believes many ailments can be corrected with a healthy gut, a diverse, nutrient-dense diet, a lifestyle free of toxic chemicals, a calm and present mind, a moving body, a supportive community, and a curious spiritual life. Rejecting the "all or nothing" mentality, she prioritizes meeting patients where they are and helps them make realistic and sustainable steps forward in order to adopt life-long changes, all while respecting their individual needs. She is on your team, and she will celebrate all of your wins, big or small, with a joyous high-five. In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their daughter. She loves her Peloton and enjoys strength training and yoga. She is an avid church goer and believes strongly in the power of meditation, breathwork, gratitude, and grounding exercises.

Amber Fillipps, PA-C, Registered Dietitian

Amber is a board-certified Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian with a strong passion for treating and preventing disease by optimizing lifestyle and nutrition. After earning her credentials as a Registered Dietitian, she completed her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Kentucky in 2015.

Before joining Integrative Health Specialists, Amber gained valuable experience in pediatrics and clinical research. She eventually found her true calling—addressing the root causes of chronic health issues such as gastrointestinal dysfunction, mold toxicity, and metabolic disorders by integrating her deep knowledge of nutrition with medical care.

In addition to her clinical work, Amber serves as a faculty member in the Physician Assistant Program at Sullivan University. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, staying active outdoors, and visiting National Parks.

Morgan Kokomoor, Office Manager & Licensed Esthetician

Morgan has been a valued member of Integrative Health Specialists since April 2019. She began her journey with us while still in high school, working part-time scanning documents into patient charts. Her dedication and strong work ethic quickly earned her promotions—first to Back Desk Manager and now to Office Manager.

Morgan thrives on building personal connections with patients and takes pride in working in a clinic where the providers are truly passionate about the care they give. In addition to her administrative role, Morgan is also a licensed esthetician, helping patients feel confident and radiant in their own skin.

Outside of work, Morgan enjoys spending time with her family, attending church, traveling, relaxing at the lake, and being out in the country. She’s also passionate about health and fitness and makes caring for her body a priority.

Brianna Jackson, Administrative Assistant

Brianna has been part of the Integrative Health Specialists team since September 2018. She began her career at the Front Desk, eventually working her way up to Office Manager. After taking a three-year break to welcome and care for her daughter, Brianna has returned to the role she loves—greeting and assisting patients with a smile. She’s now the last friendly face you’ll see as you wrap up your visit.

A Louisville native, Brianna lives with her husband and their beautiful daughter, Kaylani. She enjoys amusement parks, sporting events, and spending time with friends—but her favorite role by far is being a mom.

Anna Ott,
Administrative Assistant

Anna joined the Integrative Health Specialists family in the summer of 2023, bringing her enthusiasm and friendly spirit to our administrative team. She takes great pride in supporting our patients and is always eager to assist with whatever they may need to make their experience smooth and welcoming.

Anna and her husband, Kenny, got married in 2020 and recently welcomed their twins—a boy and a girl—in March 2024. Outside of the office, Anna loves spending time with her family, especially outdoors. She also enjoys running and cooking in her free time.

Gina Riedley, Medical Assistant

Gina brings years of experience in both clinical and administrative roles within the healthcare field. As a seasoned Medical Assistant and Administrative Assistant, she is excited to contribute her knowledge and skills to a growing practice she believes is truly dedicated to helping patients achieve their health and lifestyle goals.

Gina is married and the proud mom of three children and grandmother to five precious grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, walking and hiking, gardening, and cheering on UofL sports. She also loves attending concerts, local festivals and events and going to Rough River.

Your Health & Wellness Starts Here

ABOUT US

Our Approach is Integrative

Lori Sweat, MD

Jessica Dennison, MD

Martin Huecker, MD

Kacie Gordon, PA-C

Amber Fillipps, PA-C, Registered Dietitian

Morgan Kokomoor, Office Manager & Licensed Esthetician

Brianna Jackson, Administrative Assistant

Anna Ott,
Administrative Assistant

Gina Riedley, Medical Assistant

Your Health & Wellness Starts Here

ABOUT US

Our Approach is Integrative

Lori Sweat, MD

Jessica Dennison, MD

Martin Huecker, MD

Kacie Gordon, PA-C

Amber Fillipps, PA-C, Registered Dietitian

Morgan Kokomoor, Office Manager & Licensed Esthetician

Brianna Jackson, Administrative Assistant

Anna Ott,Administrative Assistant

Gina Riedley, Medical Assistant

Anna Ott,
Administrative Assistant