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Genesis Lifestyle Medicine Appoints Kara McClanahan as Vice President of Operations

Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, a front-runner in the field of personalized healthcare through lifestyle medicine protocols, has announced the recent appointment of Kara McClanahan as the new Vice President of Operations. Scheduled to assume her role in October 2025, McClanahan will be pivotal in overseeing operational infrastructure, practice management, and the enhancement of workflows to support the expansion of Genesis' multisite presence.

Extensive Experience

Bringing nearly 30 years of senior operational leadership to the table, McClanahan's career is marked by significant achievements in business strategy and healthcare performance across various medical fields, including aesthetic medicine, neurology, and plastic surgery. Her previous roles include Vice President of Operations overseeing a network of 57 healthcare practices as well as experience in the medical device and skincare markets. Additionally, McClanahan founded a consultancy devoted to optimizing operations in the medical aesthetics sector. Her credentials are augmented by her Board-Certified Medical Practice Executive designation, alongside advanced degrees in business and healthcare administration.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she has also made strides in social advocacy. As the leader of a nonprofit organization, Beauty for Good, she is dedicated to supporting women's leadership in aesthetics through mentorship programs and educational grants for individuals facing economic challenges. McClanahan is highly regarded in her field as a speaker, industry consultant, and sales trainer.

Vision for Genesis

Commenting on her new role, Alex Spinoso, CEO of Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, expressed confidence in McClanahan's ability to drive growth and operational excellence. He stated, "Kara's proven track record in streamlining practice performance across multiple sites aligns perfectly with our growth ambitions and mission to empower individuals to lead healthier lives."

In response to her appointment, Kara McClanahan expressed her enthusiasm for joining Genesis. "I’m thrilled to help scale the operational framework that is essential for delivering high-quality, personalized care in lifestyle medicine. The possibilities to enhance practice operations, develop data-centric workflows, and encourage a patient-focused culture are tremendous. I look forward to bringing Genesis’ values to more communities," she stated.

Operational Goals

In her capacity as Vice President of Operations, McClanahan is tasked with several critical objectives, including:

• - Designing Operations Systems: Leading the creation and deployment of operational systems across existing and new Genesis sites focusing on key areas such as clinical workflow and patient experience.
• - Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Developing and implementing scalable SOPs, performance dashboards, and key performance indicators to foster quality and efficiency.
• - Collaboration with Clinical Leadership: Working closely with clinical leaders and the physician network to ensure that operational practices support clinical protocols and lifestyle medicine best practices.
• - Vendor and Technology Management: Overseeing relationships with vendors and technology platforms to facilitate smooth operations and improve patient access.
• - Team Development: Building an operations team aligned with the company's mission, culture, and future growth trajectory.

About Genesis Lifestyle Medicine

Genesis Lifestyle Medicine is at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, focusing on preventive and personalized health strategies through evidence-based wellness practices. The organization is reshaping how individuals and communities achieve sustainable health outcomes by combining clinical expertise with innovative, data-driven operations, alongside scalable digital health solutions. By addressing consumer demand for proactive wellness solutions and integrating them into the healthcare framework, Genesis seeks to establish a new standard of cost-effective, value-driven care. For more information about the company, visit Genesis Lifestyle Medicine.