Dr. Courtney Cleveland has lived in Fort Worth for over 20 years and started her nursing career by completing TCU’s nursing program in 2011. With a clinical foundation in ICU nursing and over a decade of experience as a palliative care nurse practitioner, she brings a rare depth of expertise and a highly personalized approach to modern wellness.

Her background across intensive and palliative care settings shapes a refined clinical perspective centered on resilience and quality of life at every stage. Courtney blends advanced diagnostics with hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and metabolic health strategies to deliver tailored, results-driven care focused on long-term vitality and performance.

Outside of her practice, she is a proud mom to her 11-year-old son, and enjoys travel, scuba diving, reading, and cheering on TCU football.

Education:

Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Texas at Arlington (2020) Master of Science in Nursing, Samford University (2016) Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Texas Christian University (2011) Bachelor of Science, University of Texas at Arlington (2009)

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She is originally from a small town outside of San Antonio, but has made Fort Worth home since attending nursing school at TCU in 2019. In 2023 she graduated with her BSN and accepted a job in the Emergency Department at Methodist Dallas. After some time in the ER, she decided to shoot for her dream job as a NICU nurse at Cook Children’s and started there in the fall of 2024. During her senior year at TCU, she and Alex were paired up by their personal trainer, and became workout partners. Ashlyn said that Alex opened her eyes to the area of functional and holistic medicine, leading Ashlyn to realize that she had a real passion for this field!

Ashlyn’s mission is to help people feel their absolute best, find root causes, and join them on their journey to being their healthiest, happiest selves. She’s along for the ride, there for them every step of the way. Her hope is that people would feel seen, known, and supported in their health journey.

When she’s not in scrubs, she can be found outside, working out, reading or cooking. She’s very involved with her church and has the greatest friends surrounding her. She looks forward to seeing you at Forte Wellness.

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Lauren Mitchell is a critical care nurse with a growing passion for functional medicine. After years at the bedside, she has seen how powerful it is to not only treat acute conditions, but to help patients achieve long-term wellness through personalized and preventative care.

She’s grateful for the opportunity to be apart of a team that shares this vision and looks forward to building meaningful relationships with patients, while continuing to grow in a more patient-centered and supportive approach to care 🤍

She is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah. After graduating from nursing school at TCU, she began working as a Pediatric ICU nurse at Cook Children’s.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, needlepointing, playing mahjong, shopping and spending time with friends and family!

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Alex Strong is the owner and founder of Forte Wellness. Alex considers herself a native Texan despite growing up in Albuquerque. She arrived in Fort Worth in 1999 to attend TCU and graduated with a BS in Advertising. After a few years working with Stryker Communications, she decided to follow her passion into healthcare and become a nurse. Alex received her BS in Nursing from TCU in 2009 and was part of the transplant program at Baylor All Saints for 6 years. While working on the transplant unit, she received her MSN from Samford University. She then began practicing family medicine at Baylor Family Medicine in Weatherford. Alex achieved her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2019, also from Samford University. It is safe to say she is a life-long student and has a passion for learning.

When Alex is not working, she enjoys traveling, cooking, running, and attending concerts. She is married to a wonderful man and has two fur babies (aussies), fondly known at The Silky Boys. She is a horned frog through and through, and enjoys cheering on TCU.

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Joy brings more than a decade of nursing experience and a calm, compassionate presence to the Forte Wellness team. With a background in transplant care, trauma, clinical leadership, and organ donation, she offers a depth of experience paired with a genuinely thoughtful approach to patient care. Joy is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, supported, and cared for in a way that feels both personal and elevated. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, horseback riding, and spending time with her dog, Penny.

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