The team at Defy Medical

Ben Walker, APRN, DC

Nurse Practitioner / Doctor of Chiropractic

Received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1989 and has been a nurse practitioner since 2014. His interest in integrative healthcare and personal experience with BHRT informs his comprehensive, patient-centered approach.

Beth Bray, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Comes to Defy with over two decades of medical experience in hospital settings for orthopedics and oncology, as well as roles in Primary Care and Integrative Holistic Care.

Dr. Justin Saya

Medical Director / Lead Practicing Physician

Dr. Saya graduated as class valedictorian from North Carolina State University with dual bachelor's degrees in Biological Sciences and Economics. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the University of South Florida/Morton Plant Mease Family Medicine Residency Program.

Janel Mayer, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Obtained her bachelor's degree in Nursing from Penn College in 2004 and gained experience caring for critically ill patients at facilities on the east coast.

Jill Dillenburg, RN

Provider / Medical Manager

Board-certified registered nurse specializing in hormone replacement therapy and cardiology. Jill has practiced with Defy as both a provider and medical manager since 2014, and is an IV nutritional specialist proficient in evaluating vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Marisa Palles, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Melissa Faulk, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Graduated Summa Cum Laude from South University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Physician Assistant Studies; NCCPA board-certified with nearly 20 years of clinical experience.

Michelle Maiolo, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Has been providing direct patient care since 2003, working across oncology, women's health, outpatient surgery, and urgent care. Earned her master's degree from Purdue University Global; focuses on optimized hormones alongside nutrition and exercise.

Mike Linkous, PA

Physician Assistant

Received his Physician Assistant degree from The College of West Virginia in 2000 and has since worked in Sports Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Integrative Hormone Medicine, and Pain Management. Takes an integrative approach to treating patients and has been on TRT for more than 15 years.