Meet The Team

Dr. Jeff Tanzar, D.C., PSc.D, is an integrative nutrition practitioner and a board certified Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Tanzar has received licensure in the states of Virginia, South Carolina and Massachusetts and has been helping patients recover their health naturally for 25 years. After his own battle and recovery from Hashimoto’s disease, he opened Genesis Health Solutions, LLC., to help others recover their health and lose weight through diet, exercise and lifestyle improvements. As Dr. Tanzar’s passion to educate others about health, he has pre-sented numerous seminars and workshops on health and wellness at many local companies, churches, schools and civic groups, including the “Total Food Makeover” and the “Total Body Makeover.” 

Dr. Cindy Tanzar, D.C., PSc.D, is an integrative nutrition practitioner and a board certified Doctor of Chiropractic. Graduating in 1994, Dr. Tanzar served her patients through chiropractic and nutrition, until making the decision to stay at home with their child. This brought a whole new level of learning, as her daughter developed eczema, food allergies and chronic sinus problems at an early age. Dr. Cindy mastered the art of gluten-free and dairy-free cooking and baking, along with other nutritional skills, and helped heal her daughter of her ailments naturally. She now uses these skills in helping others with similar or related conditions, in addition to teaching clients to avoid the pitfalls of poor health through proper nutrition. Because of Dr. Cindy’s passion to help others reach their full potential physically, emotionally and spiritually, she has taught classes for more than a decade on helping women find their true worth through Christ.

Alex joined the Genesis Health Solutions team in August of 2020. He attended Pfeiffer University in North Carolina where he competed as a cross country athlete. Alex later transferred to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a minor in Exercise Science and Nutrition. Alex is also a certified therapeutic weight loss coach. He was the manager of a natural health food store where he counseled people on diet and nutrition, as well as the use of nutritional supplements. In 2018 Alex married his wife, Kenzie, and they live in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is very passionate about helping others achieve their health and weight loss goals. In his free time, Alex enjoys outdoor activities, fitness, and spending time with family. 

Donna joined the Genesis Health Solutions team in October 2018, after relocating to this area from Knoxville, TN. Originally from Minnesota, and she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University. She has been married to her husband, Chris, for 31 years, and they have two adult children. Donna possesses a deep heart for people and takes great pleasure in working with and encouraging clients as they pursue their weight loss goals.  In Donna’s free time, she enjoys reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.

Jess joined the Genesis Health Solutions team in April of 2020. Born and raised in Queensland, Australia, Jess moved to the USA in 2014. She attended Georgian Court University in New Jersey and competed as a track and field and cross-country athlete. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Kinesiology in 2018 and is also a certified therapeutic weight loss coach.  In September of 2019, Jess married her husband, Ted, and they relocated to a family farm in Brookneal, VA. She is passionate about helping others live a healthy and happy lifestyle. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends. 

Born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Chris joined the Genesis team in May of 2020.  A graduate of Lynchburg College with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, this former Hornet has chosen to pursue his passion for health and wellness by helping those in his own community and abroad meet and succeed in their weight-loss goals. He is an avid amateur combat sports athlete, having competed in boxing, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He met his future wife and Lynchburg College graduate, Tatiana Midkiff, while in training together in MMA. Chris proposed to Tatiana on the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, and were then wed in San Francisco, CA, on June 2, 2016. In his free time, Chris enjoys playing the guitar, fitness, and international travel – having visited Costa Rica, Australia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ireland, Rome, Greece, and Thailand.