Meet the team behind Optimal Wellness Medical Group; led by Steve Lasater, MD, and united by a shared commitment to personalized, high-impact care. With deep experience in age management and longevity medicine, our providers focus on treating the root causes behind your symptoms. Our mission is to help you restore balance, build resilience, and thrive at every stage of life in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Steve Lasater MD at Optimal Wellness

Dr. Steve Lasater

MD

Briana Stebbins PA-C at Optimal Wellness

Briana Stebbins

PA-C

Taryn Morris

Licensed Aesthetician

Taryn holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Exercise Science and brings over seven years of experience in the health and beauty industry. Her passion for skin care emerged in 2020 while working in product development alongside a cosmetic chemist. This experience inspired her to deepen her knowledge and pursue a career in aesthetics, leading her to earn her esthetician license in 2024. Taryn has always had a passion for helping others look and feel their very best!

Trainings:

  • Licensed Esthetician, State of Michigan
  • Coolsculpting Provider Certified
  • Rejuvapen Microneedling Certified
  • Lash Extension Certified
  • Peel Certification

Julie Martin

Licensed Aesthetician

Julie has devoted more than 20 years to providing compassionate patient care across West Michigan. She is a licensed Medical Aesthetician, specializing in lash extensions and permanent makeup. She is committed to delivering supportive and tailored experiences to everyone who walks through our door. Her dedication spreads beyond our walls to organizing various fundraising events in support of Type 1 Diabetes.

Angela Meadows

Practice Manager

Angela has dedicated the last 27 years of her professional career to the field of wellness medicine. She spent 13 years in the pharmaceutical industry before earning a degree in Biomedical Science. While attending Grand Valley State University, she developed a passion for nutrition genetics and functional medicine. Fun fact: Angela is currently writing a Food Chemistry cookbook!