Tara Elrod is a nurse practitioner trained in functional medicine who focuses on personalized, root-cause–based care. She works with patients to identify underlying contributors to health concerns and develop individualized treatment plans that support long-term wellness.

At Whitehouse Family Medical, Tara provides comprehensive wellness evaluations and advanced diagnostic testing to help patients better understand their health. Her areas of focus include peptide therapies, male and female hormone optimization, micronutrient IV therapy, and functional medicine approaches designed to improve overall vitality and metabolic health.

Areas of Focus

• Functional medicine
• Comprehensive wellness exams
• Peptide therapies
• Male and female hormone optimization
• Micronutrient IV therapy
• Advanced diagnostic testing
• Root-cause health evaluation

Ashley Bockmon is a nurse practitioner who has been providing patient care since 2015. She focuses on traditional primary care and is dedicated to helping patients maintain their health through preventive medicine, early diagnosis, and ongoing management of chronic conditions. Ashley takes a patient-centered approach, working closely with individuals and families to address their healthcare needs and support long-term wellness.

At Whitehouse Family Medical, Ashley provides comprehensive primary care services for patients across the lifespan. She routinely manages common medical conditions and helps patients develop practical plans to improve and maintain their overall health.

Areas of Focus

• Primary care and family medicine
• Preventive health exams and wellness visits
• Hypertension management
• Diabetes management
• High cholesterol and metabolic health
• Thyroid disorders including hypothyroidism
• Sleep apnea evaluation and management
• Chronic disease management

 Christina Baker is a Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly three decades of experience in healthcare, beginning her career in 1998.  Christina also has a special interest in wellness-focused care, including testosterone therapy for men and women, hormone optimization and peptide therapy. She works with patients who want to improve energy, support hormone balance, improve metabolism, and take a more personalized approach to overall wellness.

In addition to primary care and wellness services, Christina provides care for musculoskeletal concerns, including joint injections as well as evaluation and treatment of dermatological conditions, including skin biopsies. 

Christina is passionate about helping patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take an active role in their health. Her goal is to provide practical, comprehensive care that helps patients feel and function their best.

Areas of Focus

• Primary Care and Family Medicine
• Testosterone Therapy for Men and Women
• Musculoskeletal Joint Injections
• Dermatological Conditions Including Skin Biopsies
• Sleep apnea evaluation and management
• Chronic disease management

Founder | Integrative Health Practitioner | Doctor of Chiropractic Candidate

Cheryl Layne is the founder of Whitehouse Family Medical and has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and clinic leadership. She established the clinic with a mission to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to the East Texas community.

Cheryl holds certification as an Integrative Health Practitioner and focuses on wellness, prevention, and root-cause approaches to health, including training in IV nutrient therapies and Functional Nutrition. She is currently completing her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Parker University.

While completing her doctoral training, Cheryl continues to work behind the scenes helping guide the growth and development of Whitehouse Family Medical and supporting its focus on primary care, functional medicine, and whole-body wellness.