Meet the Team Behind Lexi Yoo

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A Team Built Around Education and Integrity.

Behind every strong educational platform is a team that shares the same mission — not built around personality or virality, but around standards, systems, and education that translate into real-world application.

Whether you’re a clinician refining your practice or someone committed to a deeper understanding of your own health, our team exists to support clarity, critical thinking, and confident action. We believe education should be accessible, clinically grounded, and responsibly delivered.

This is not influencer wellness. This is structured, systems-based learning — delivered by integrative health practitioners and functional medicine educators who value evidence, ethics, and mentorship.

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Education-first systems require intentional infrastructure — and ours is built to reflect that.

Built to support you at every stage

We are not a solo endeavor — and this platform was never meant to be. Behind every curriculum, training module, and educational resource is a team of clinicians, educators, and operators who share one mission: making evidence-based hormone and longevity medicine accessible and actionable.

Whether you’re just starting out or deepening an existing practice, our team is here at every step.

Clinical education

Curriculum, research review, and practical frameworks

Operations

Member support, onboarding, and platform delivery

Mentorship

Case-based learning is layered into every program
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Founder's Story

Leadership & Vision

Lexi Yoo built this platform after recognizing a gap she was uniquely positioned to address.

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Leadership & Vision

As a double board-certified nurse practitioner and an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, Lexi saw how difficult it was for clinicians to access structured, modern education.

“Raise the standard. Lower the gates.”

— Her vision for YDH Academy

Lexi continues to lead curriculum development, mentor faculty contributors, and guide the direction of the academy’s practitioner education programs.

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Board Certified

Nurse Practitioner

IFM Certified

Functional Medicine

National Speaker

Keynote & Training

Lead Educator

Curriculum Design

our Faculty

Educators and Clinical Contributors

Our faculty includes integrative health practitioners, functional medicine educators, and clinical mentors who share one core principle: education must translate into better decision-making.

Lexi Yoo, FNP-BC, IFMCP

Founder, Lead Educator

Areas of Focus
Clinical Faculty Contributors (Additional Faculty)

Practitioner Educators & Case Review Mentors

Areas of Focus

“We do not promote shortcuts. We teach systems, decision trees, and clinical reasoning.”

Our faculty includes integrative health practitioners, functional medicine educators, and clinical mentors who share one core principle: education must translate into better decision-making.

Each educator contributes within a defined scope of expertise, ensuring consistency and clarity across all modules.

Lexi Yoo, FNP-BC, IFMCP
Founder, Lead Educator
Area of Focus: Hormone Optimization, Functional Longevity Medicine, Clinical Mentorship

Clinical Faculty Contributors
Role: Practitioner Educators & Case Review Mentors
Areas of Focus: Hormone protocols, metabolic health frameworks, peptide education, systems-based patient evaluation

Each contributor participates in structured case analysis, protocol review, and curriculum refinement to ensure that educational materials reflect responsible, evidence-informed practice.

We do not promote shortcuts. We teach systems, decision trees, and clinical reasoning.

The Team Behind the Scenes

The support and operations team manages member onboarding, platform access, continuing education coordination, and digital learning systems. Their role ensures that practitioners can focus on mastering content rather than troubleshooting logistics.

From podcast production to academy module releases, this team maintains quality control, organization, and responsiveness. Reliable infrastructure reflects professional integrity. When practitioners invest in training, they deserve clarity, consistency, and structured support.

Angie Morgan

Director of Operations & Member Experience

Yoo Direct Health

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Angie supports the operational foundation of YDH Academy, ensuring programs are delivered with clarity, consistency, and professionalism. She oversees practitioner enrollment, communications, and digital systems—helping translate strategy into seamless execution. With a strong focus on organization and efficiency, Angie creates a structured environment that allows clinicians to focus on learning and growth.

Shivaughn Petkus, FNP-BC

Functional Medicine

Yoo Direct Health

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Shivaughn brings over 20 years of healthcare experience, combining clinical expertise with a systems-based approach. As Education Leader at YDH Academy, she ensures training is structured, practical, and rooted in real-world application. Her personal journey into root-cause medicine shapes a perspective focused on deeper understanding and long-term outcomes, while mentoring practitioners to think critically and practice with confidence.

Taylor Hall, FNP-BC

Functional Medicine

Yoo Direct Health

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Taylor combines systems-based medicine with heart, bringing clinical expertise and a compassionate approach to patient care. Trained across trauma, intensive care, and clinical education, she applies structured frameworks to deliver clear, evidence-informed guidance. As a practitioner and emerging educator at YDH Academy, Taylor focuses on attentive, practical care while mentoring others in functional and longevity-focused medicine.
Education First
Knowledge empowers better decisions. Education is not an accessory — it is the intervention.
Clinical Integrity
We avoid exaggerated claims, trend-chasing language, or fear-based messaging. Responsible care requires evidence and context.
Practitioner Development
Confidence grows through structured mentorship, not isolated trial-and-error.
Patient Empowerment
When practitioners are educated well, patients receive clearer explanations and stronger partnerships.
25
Years of combined experience
Our experienced team strives to provide a positive, stress-free experience.

What Guides Our Work

Every member of this team operates under shared values:

Every member of this team operates under shared values:

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Learn From Lexi Yoo

Education works best when it meets you where you are whether you’re a clinician building your practice or taking control of your own health.

For practitioners

Structured mentorship and modern hormone and longevity education you can Implement in real clinical practice.

For Clients

Podcast episodes, guides, and foundational resources to help you understand your health and advocate for yourself.

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