Our Team
The Path CIFM Team
Experience personalized and comprehensive care with The Path Center for Integrative and Functional Medicine Team. Our diverse team of holistic health specialists continuously collaborate to provide individual solutions that prioritize your well-being. From functional medicine physicians to wellness coaches, our diverse team collaborates to provide individualized solutions that prioritize your well-being. We focus on the root causes of health issues, utilizing cutting-edge techniques and evidence-based practices. Whether you seek nutritional guidance, hormone optimization, or overall wellness support, The Path CIFM’s team is committed to guiding you on your journey to optimal health. Explore the expertise and dedication of The Path Center for Integrative and Functional Medicine Team and embark on The Path to health and wellness that considers every aspect of your unique health profile.
Dr. Christy Krail-Javier, DNP, FNP-C, ND, PhD
Dr. Christy Krail-Javier is a licensed, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) which qualifies her to provide care for patients throughout the lifespan. She is also a board-certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. She holds a PhD in Integrative Medicine and Natural Health Sciences and is a board-certified Nutritional Consultant. Dr. Krail-Javier specializes in integrative and functional medicine with a focus on natural health therapies.
Dr. Krail-Javier completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Louisiana State University (LSU) Medical Center in 1995. She received her Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) degree in Family Medicine and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. She obtained her naturopathic doctoral training and PhD in integrative medicine from the University of Natural Medicine where she attended advanced courses in nutrition, herbology, homeopathy, cleansing and detoxification, functional medicine, functional gastroenterology, and advanced laboratory testing. She is a lifelong learner, innovator, and educator with numerous certifications in the alternative health sciences. Click here for list of degrees and certifications held by Dr. Krail-Javier. Â
Dr. Krail-Javier, DNP is the primary provider and owner of The Path CIFM. She proudly offers unique holistic health services and products to her community and beyond. Most importantly, she has set forth to create a place of refuge for those looking for much needed support and like-minded individuals to help conquer their health challenges; a place of acceptance for those desperately trying to navigate today’s anti-ancestral environment without judgment or sabotage from the naysayers! Dr. Krail-Javier is excited to welcome you to our family here at The Path CIFM. Â
Dr. Cheryl Jeane, PT, DPT
For over 30 years, Dr. Cheryl Jeane has helped people regain their motion, emotional wellbeing, and with that, their lives! Dr. Jeane is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) who uses hands-on techniques to create the environment necessary for your mind-body to heal and for you to take back your life through personal empowerment. She owns and operates Therapeutic Wellness in Denham Springs, Louisiana where she has treated hundreds of patients with the John F. Barnes (JFB) Myofascial Release approach for which she holds numerous certifications.Â
Cheryl Jeane, PT, DPT was first introduced to John Barnes (JFB) Myofascial Release Approach in the early 90's during PT school. In the early 2000's she worked with other JFB trained therapists and incorporated the knowledge she collectively learned into her work.Â
In 2019 she started her own journey. The experience and wisdom she has gained during her 30 plus years has culminated into a revolutionary approach to healing the body, mind and spirit. Every patient’s needs are different and often, ever changing. Dr Cheryl Jeane enjoys creating custom healing programs specific to each individual's unique needs and goals.Â
Cheryl treats patients of all ages with a range of physical and emotional symptoms. She loves learning and helping others. Cheryl is consistently growing her knowledge through professional certifications, schooling, and studying new approaches.Â
Jessica Doyle
Jessica Doyle is our Executive Director of Operations here at The Path CIFM. She earned her undergraduate Bachelor of Mass Communications degree with a focus on journalism, but quickly realized her passion lied elsewhere. Growing up in New Orleans, food was a long-time love. She learned to cook from the best, her Granny, and her mom. She went on to become a professional chef and pastry chef, working in some of the best restaurants in the city.
After embarking on her own personal health journey, it led her to question EVERYTHING, especially the quality of the food she had been learning to prepare for herself and others over the last 2 decades. She also took an interest in phytotherapy and completed a course in herbalism. She wanted to expand her knowledge of clinical nutrition and natural therapies and learn how to better use food as medicine. So, Jessica went back to school to eventually become a Certified Clinician of Whole Food Nutrition (CCWFN) through the International Foundation for Nutrition and Health (IFNH). She continues to focus heavily on her culinary skills, applying her experience to the preparation of healthy, nutrient dense, ancestral foods. She is a Certified Master Gardener and grows many of her family’s fruits and vegetables organically in her own backyard.
She uses her deep knowledge of gardening and personal experiences to teach others how to incorporate these healthy practices. Jessica has experience in management and running her own business for the last 13 years. She is known for her exceptional organizational skills which can be useful in any endeavor and will help you to stay focused and committed to your health journey. When you walk through the door to The Path, chances are Jessica will be the first smile you see. You can just call her Jess! She can’t wait to hear your story, share experiences, and advocate ways we can all stay on The Path to health and wellness.
Kayla Foster Gilberti, JD, MSN
Kayla Foster Gilberti received her Bachelorette in Nursing from Louisiana State University in 1990. Upon graduation, she worked as an Intensive Care Nurse at Ochsner Hospital. She was accepted into the Charity Hospital/Xavier University Nurse Anesthesia Program in 1991 with a full scholarship. After graduating with a master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesiology in 1994, she worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Chabert Medical Center in Houma, Memorial/Baptist Hospital, and Touro Infirmary. She performed all types of anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures including open heart surgery, brain surgery, and epidurals for laboring patients. She thoroughly enjoyed her work as a CRNA but unfortunately, in late 1999 she had to give up her beloved anesthesia career because she developed a life-threatening allergy to natural latex rubber. Powdered latex gloves and other latex products were used extensively in healthcare settings back in the 1990s, resulting in over 10% of all healthcare workers developing a latex allergy.
Since latex allergy was a relatively new condition back in the 1990s Kayla had to take an active role in her diagnosis and care. She believes her work, education, and advocacy did have an impact on the federal laws that have reduced exposure to latex, especially in the healthcare industry. Now all medical devices must state whether they contain latex, and powdered latex gloves are finally banned in the United States. Although Kayla would like to see all non-powdered latex gloves entirely banned (and latex balloons) these measures have all but prevented new latex allergies from developing, ensuring that other healthcare providers do not lose their health and livelihood.
Since Kayla needed to re-educate herself and find a new career, she chose to attend Tulane University’s Law School in New Orleans, hoping to use her medical knowledge in the legal arena. She graduated in 2006 with her Juris Doctorate and passed the Louisiana bar that same year. She has been a self-employed attorney since 2007 representing clients in medical malpractice lawsuits and other personal injury cases. After having her daughter, she scaled back her practice to working part-time.
Although Kayla is a practicing attorney, her first love is medicine, especially physiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and wellness. These interests align well with the philosophy of Dr. Krail-Javier, and she was invited to work as The Path’s RN, administering intravenous therapies for their clients. Kayla looks forward to working with Dr. Krail-Javier, her patients, and other providers at The Path. She is very excited to learn more about integrative and functional medicine and improve her and her family’s health and wellness along the way!
Dr. Effie Branton, M.D.
Dr. Effie Branton, M.D. is a physician with board certification in emergency medicine, working in the fields of emergency medicine and urgent care for the last 25 years. She attended Medical School at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. When Dr. Branton was introduced to Ayurveda in 2013, she knew she had discovered something of substance with regards to human health. She pursued Ayurvedic training in the US and India, obtaining certifications from International University of Yoga and Ayurveda (IUYA) as both a lifestyle consultant and a practitioner of Ayurveda. By 2023, Dr. Branton also completed training in yoga instruction through the Spiral Branch School of Yoga in Louisiana. Currently, Dr. Branton works with clients to help them achieve foundational health through movement, nutrition, energy, and Ayurveda lifestyle. Most recently, she became a collaborative physician for Dr. Krail-Javier, DNP and Medical Advisor to The Path CIFM. We are so proud to have Dr. Branton on board our team of specialists as she is sure to bring valuable knowledge of Ayurvedic practice as well as conventional medicine into our scope of offerings, broaden our already existing wide range of care options, and advance our medical capabilities. Dr. Effie Branton provides a unique set of medical consultant services to our practice with her diverse background of Western an Eastern medical training.