About Us
We blend prevention, wellness, and education to help you build a life that’s strong, thriving, and balanced. We offer personalized care plans that focus on whole-body health and long-term vitality. Our team combines expertise and compassion to guide you through every step of your wellness journey. We use evidence‑based tools and proven strategies to support your daily health goals. We commit to empowering you with the knowledge and care you need to feel your best.
ABOUT VITAL WELLNESS
At Vital Wellness, PLLC, we believe in compassionate, patient-centered care. Our team partners with you to design a path toward optimal health, addressing the root causes of discomfort and guiding you through transformative lifestyle changes. By emphasizing proactive care and preventative strategies, we help you build a stronger foundation for long-term wellness.
Meet Our Professionals
Our team includes skilled professionals who focus on your full-body health and wellness. Each member brings experience, care, and a personalized approach to support your journey.
Catherine Kittrell, PA-C, DHS-C
Founder + Director of Vital Wellness
Physician Assistant | Hormone & Wellness Specialist
With a strong background in emergency medicine and diagnostic care, Catherine launched Vital Wellness five years ago to bring compassionate, whole-patient care to coastal NC.
She’s passionate about helping patients sleep better, feel better, and live healthier lives, and she loves being part of a collaborative team focused on modern, integrative wellness care.
“What I love most about our team is how we cover the whole patient, and learn so much from each other along the way.”
FUN FACT: HER FAVORITE HEALTHY SNACK? PROTEIN GRANOLA.
Doug Taron, RN, BSN
Nurse | Firefighter | Real Estate Broker
Doug Taron brings over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, specializing in Emergency Medicine and IV Therapy. In addition to his role at Vital Wellness, he serves as a firefighter with the Surf City Fire Department and is a licensed real estate broker, demonstrating his commitment to helping others in many forms.
He and his wife, Desiree, are proud parents of five and grandparents, deeply involved in the local community through church and volunteer work.
“What I value most about working at Vital Wellness is that, with Cathy, it’s more than just a business, it’s a genuine opportunity to help people feel better and live healthier lives.”
Christina Brown, BSN, RN
Christina is a Registered Nurse with 13 years of nursing experience, having spent the majority of her career caring for patients in the Emergency Department. She currently serves as a Critical Care Flight Nurse, where she provides high-acuity care to critically ill and injured patients in some of their most vulnerable moments.
Throughout her career, Christina has developed a deep passion for looking beyond a diagnosis and caring for the whole person. She believes that true health and wellness requires a holistic approach. Her goal is to partner with each patient to better understand the WHY behind their health concerns, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop individualized strategies that support lasting health, vitality, and quality of life.
“I’m excited to be part of a team that looks beyond the symptoms, seeks to find the answers, and empowers each patient to pursue greater health, well being, and vitality.”
Jessica Huey Nelson
Certified Primal Health & Nutrition Expert
Metabolic Health & Movement Specialist
Jessica Huey Nelson is a Certified Primal Health & Nutrition Expert focused on restoring metabolic balance, cellular vitality, and sustainable strength.
Her work centers on helping individuals struggling with insulin resistance, metabolic inefficiency, and chronic energy depletion reconnect with their body’s natural ability to heal, regulate, and thrive through an integrated approach that blends metabolic science, functional movement, and personalized lifestyle strategies.
Through a science-backed approach to metabolic efficiency, she guide clients in optimizing fat-burning capacity, moderating insulin response, and moving beyond weight-loss plateaus with clarity and confidence. This includes understanding the spectrum of food choices, how nutrition communicates with genes, and how daily habits influence cellular signaling and long-term health outcomes.
Alongside nutrition, she specializes in functional fitness for all ages, integrating movement patterns that support hormonal health, metabolic flexibility, and structural balance. By blending modern metabolic science with an awareness of the body’s energetic systems, her approach honors both measurable physiology and the intelligence of the human body.
“My mission is to help clients build strength, vitality, and metabolic resilience in a way that feels sustainable, empowering, and deeply aligned with their long-term well-being.”
Danielle Lee
Danielle Lee is a licensed esthetician, wife, mother of three, and passionate advocate for skin health and wellness. After 10 years as a Lancôme Makeup Artist and Counter Manager, she turned her focus to advanced skin care and medical wellness, co-founding Beauty On Breazeale and opening Mount Olive’s first wellness-focused med spa.
Danielle will be in Surf City offering her signature skincare and wellness services on a monthly basis. Appointments are limited and open for booking.