About US

Dr. John Blanchard, SALTA’s CEO is a practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC) physician and an integral part of our leadership team. He is recognized as an expert and national leader in the DPC movement. His vision is to reinvent the delivery and financing of primary care to make health care more accessible, affordable, and exceptional. In 2001 Dr. Blanchard established one of the first DPC practices in the country and the first in Michigan. SALTA is the only advanced DPC network in Michigan and is at the forefront of the movement from volume to value in health care. He is an innovator and results-driven leader who fearlessly questions the health care status quo. “If our goal is to drive health care value by increasing the quality and experience of care while lowering the overall cost we must start with re-establishing the most precious and fundamental attribute of health care…a trusting relationship between the patient and their primary care physician.” He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and completed his postgraduate residency training at William Beaumont Hospital where he served as chief resident. Dr. Blanchard graduated with clinical honors from the Wayne State University School of Medicine and received his undergraduate degree in Physiology from Michigan State University.

Dr. Keith Christmon, SALTA’s Director of Executive Health Services is board certified by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons of Family Medicine. He is an honors graduate of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He completed his residency training at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, and the Christian Medical & Dental Association. Dr. Christmon has a special interest in fitness and sport-related injuries and offers a holistic/preventative approach to medicine. His passion is to help his patients find the quality of life regardless of their age or health challenges. He is a very active volunteer in his church and the community serving on several administrative boards.

Dr. LoriAnn Washe, SALTA’s Director of Women’s and Children’s Health grew up in Rhode Island and received her undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Brown University. She attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School and completed her residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has been in private practice for 20 years.

Kyle Bingham, SALTA’s Director of Business Development, has a professional passion for restoring the patient-physician relationship. Kyle enjoys educating individuals and businesses of the importance of restoring patient-centered care, promoting free-market solutions, and seeking to find, educate, and promote a sustainable model of healthcare for the masses. His core responsibilities are to maintain company growth through focused sales and marketing efforts.

Yvette Boileau-Lanni, SALTA’s Director of Population Health Management and Quality Control joined the team in 2018. Prior to joining the medical team at SALTA, Yvette enjoyed practicing in both the fields of Family Practice and Neurology through Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She graduated with her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Detroit-Mercy; she later returned to school to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. Living her passion for Family Practice, Yvette strives to welcome each individual patient to SALTA; and to experience the warm, compassionate, and individualized care she is able to provide through the unique capabilities of the Direct Primary Care model.

Michelle Carter, SALTA’s Director of Operations joined our leadership team in 2012. She has over 30 years of hands-on management experience that includes managing day-to-day operations “THE SALTA WAY.” Michelle is a strong leader within our organization and assists with employee relations, human resources, finance, business development, marketing, and public relations. Her many years of experience in these areas have proven to be an asset in her current role as Director of Operations. She is responsible for corporate system processes and solution management and new practice unit integration and launch. One of her greatest achievements was opening the 1st SALTA Direct Primary Care office in 2016.

Stephanie Hardy, SALTA’s Marketing Associate joined the team in 2019. She completed her Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. With over nine years’ experience in accounting and administration, she has been a great addition to our leadership team. With her expertise in advertisement and technology, Stephanie has pioneered our marketing campaigns including social media, patient outreach, and customer relations. This driven individual is continuing her Master of Management degree with a graduation date of January 2021.

Julie Mueller, SALTA’s Director of Finance brings over 20 years of experience in corporate and private practices. She is a results-oriented decisive leader with an extensive track record of improving efficiency and streamlining processes. She leads the finance department and is in charge of all company financials, budget development, client billing and receivables, and accounting processes. Julie received her Bachelor’s of Administration with a major in Management from Almeda College.

Kim Stephens, SALTA’s Director of Clinical Systems and Training joined our leadership team in 2018. She has been a registered nurse (RN) for 25 years with a diverse background in patient care, leadership, education, pharmaceutical sales, and medical affairs. In 2010, she earned her master’s in nursing (MSN) along with her certification in the operating room (CNOR) to further develop her knowledge. Kim’s years of experience enable best practices for the company’s clinical processes while building the knowledge of the patients and the healthcare team. She enjoys being an expert in her field providing patients, clinicians, and staff with world-class service.

Lauren Wilson, SALTA’s Director of Human Resources, has dedicated her career to the successful growth and development of our company. As our longest standing employee, she joined the company in 2005 and has served in many different capacities throughout the organization such as office management, administrative operations, project management, IT, and HR. Lauren has played a vital leadership role in the successful opening and ongoing operations of all of our SALTA locations. After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Wayne State University, Lauren realized her passion for the healthcare industry and is motivated by creating strong cultures and relationships built on our company’s core values.

David Wilson is recognized as a visionary and accomplished public policy and market leader in the innovation, design and implementation of patient centered health and health care management solutions. He is a founder of the employee-patient centered health and health care movement today; focused on the improved health and wellbeing of the whole person, reduced health care costs, the active patient-physician relationship and the formation of increased business, market and consumer value. David has been a dynamic entrepreneur for over 38 years, developing and growing successful businesses that actively invest in the requirements of improved individual health and client-partner market value.