Our Medical Team - Kelly Goodman Group (2024)

Kelly Goodman began her nursing career in 1996 following graduation from the Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. During a ten-year nursing career, Kelly held staff positions in the ER, ICU, and IMCU. She returned to school in 2004 to attend Georgetown University where she received her Master of Science degree as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in 2006. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a licensed Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Kelly is also certified by Aesthetic Medical Educators Training for the injection of Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers. Kelly welcomes all patients 18 years and older for sick visits, primary care, and cosmetic procedures.

Kelly began practicing independently in 2009 when she founded her first practice, Spring Valley Health and Wellness. Kelly saw there was a desperate need for comprehensive, accessible, and insurance-based primary care within the DMV area. In 2012, Kelly moved her practice to Bethesda, Maryland and expanded under the new name of Kelly Goodman, NP & Associates, PC. In 2016, Kelly opened her second primary care practice, Promenade Primary Care, which is currently located at L’Enfant Plaza in D.C. Most recently on January 1, 2019 Kelly Care, LLC in Clarksville, MD, Kelly’s third primary practice, opened for business and started seeing patients.

Kelly currently resides in Bethesda, Maryland with her two sons and Rhodesian Ridgeback, Hudson. When Kelly isn’t tending to her patients, you can find her on the baseball field cheering on her boys or on the coast catching waves!

Sara is a Family Nurse Practitioner, certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her NP degree and master’s degree in Public Health Nursing Leadership from the University of Virginia. Her main clinical interest is health promotion and she is passionate aboutindividualized, patient-centered care. Over the last eight years, Sara has worked in family practice settings at a clinic in McLean, VA and a Community Health Center in Stamford, CT. As a Registered Nurse, she provided specialized care at INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute in Fairfax, VA and a medical oncology and hematologyclinic in northernVirginia. While pursuingher BS in nursing at UVa, she provided medical care in South Africa and helped with the construction of a medical facility in San Sebastian, El Salvador.Sara is conversant in Spanish.

Sara resides in Fairfax, Virginia, with her husband, four year old son, two year old daughter, and rescue lab, Sonny.Outside of work, Sara enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing on the beach, and cheering on the Hoos.

Sara welcomes all patients two years and older for sick visits, and five years and older for primary care.

Terese Sybor received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from The Catholic University of America in 2010, and her Master of Science degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from The George Washington University in 2017. Tere worked at The George Washington University Hospital for seven years on the Neuroscience and Orthopedic Unit before completing her FNP degree. She then worked at a primary care office in Arlington, Virginia for 2 years after graduating. Tere is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner in Maryland and Virginia.

Tere currently resides in Arlington, Virginia where she enjoys spending time with her husband, 1 year old son, and Golden Retriever.

She welcomes all patients two years and older for sick visits, and five years and older for primary care.

Stephanie Coyle received her Bachelor of Science degree at James Madison University in 2014. She started her nursing career at MedStar Georgetown Hospital specializing in Neurology disorders. After 2 years she joined the Pediatric team at Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital caring for children of all ages. She obtained her Masters of Science degree specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from George Washington University and is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Stephanie is passionate about preventative medicine and helping her patient’s manage acute and chronic health conditions, mental health, women’s health and overall well-being.

Stephanie currently resides in Vienna, Virginia with her husband and Golden Retriever named Callie! In addition, she loves to travel, spend time with family and friends, cook and loves Orange Theory!

Stephanie welcomes patients two years and older for sick visits, and five years and older for primary care.

Rachel is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Public Health Nursing from Grand Canyon University and then received a Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Catholic University. Rachel has over 15 years of acute care nursing experience from hospitals in Phoenix, Washington DC, New York City, Honolulu, and Chicago. She has specialized in cardiac progressive care, cardio-thoracic-vascular surgery, acute and chronic heart failure, neurosurgery spine, and hospice. Rachel served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve, earning the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Armed Forces Service Medal for her service. She is passionate about improving the overall wellness of her patients by providing holistic care, education, and support.

Rachel lives in Bethesda with her husband, two children, hound mix Daphne and cat Benjamin. In her spare time, she loves cooking, eating, spin class, book club, & walking her dog.

Rachel welcomes patients two years and older for sick visits, and five years and older for primary care.

Rebecca Wassel is a Family Nurse Practitioner who is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Rebecca received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Virginia in 2017, where she also served as an EMT with the local rescue squad. Rebecca began her nursing career in Charleston, SC at the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital, working on Labor & Delivery and the Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit. She then returned to the University of Virginia to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Rebecca enjoys spending time outdoors, especially on the water, exploring new cities, cooking, cheering on UVA basketball, and hiking with her Shepherd Mix, Penny.

She welcomes all patients two years and older for sick visits, and five years and older for primary care.

Michelle is a Family Nurse Practitioner, certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and her Master of Science degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from The George Washington University. Before starting at Kelly Goodman NP & Associates, she completed a year-long Clinical Research Nurse residency program at The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and worked for 5 years at the Hematology/Oncology Day Hospital at the NIH before joining The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute as a Research Nurse Specialist for the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia team. This is a second career for Michelle who earned her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University School of Law and holds a current license to practice law in the state of Maryland.

Michelle resides in Washington, DC, with her husband, four children, and dog, Dexter.Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing with friends, and taking long walks while listening to books on tape.

Michelle welcomes all patients two years and older for sick visits, and five years and older for primary care.

Lindsay Coursen is a Board-Certified Registered Nurse. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marymount University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from James Madison University.

Prior to joining the Kelly Goodman Group in 2021, Lindsay worked as a registered nurse for thirteen years at Children’s National Hospital where she served as charge nurse in the Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center, the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Washington, DC.While she misses the energy and acuity of the Emergency Department with all of its challenges, she has developed a newfound passion for primary care and the connections she makes with her patients. A long-time patient of Kelly Goodman, Lindsay dreamt for years that one day she would work with Kelly and all of the amazing clinicians and staff she now counts as colleagues.

Lindsay grew up in McLean and feels fortunate to have her parents and brother still living nearby. She and her husband, Matt, also a local, reside in Bethesda with their two sons. They feel blessed to watch their boys grow up near their cousins and grandparents on both sides of the Potomac. Much of her time outside of work is spent cheering on her sons in their many athletic endeavors, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. To Lindsay, summer is the best time of the year when life slows down, and she and her family enjoy their two favorite places, Chatham, MA and Muskoka, Canada.

Morgan Swagart is a Board-Certified Registered Nurse.

After studying publichealth at Tulane University in NewOrleans, Morgan earned her ADN from the Montgomery College School of Nursing in 2016. Following graduation, she worked for five years as a nurse for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. A breast cancer survivor, Morgan joined Kelly Goodman Group in 2022, shifting her focus to disease prevention and wellness.

Native to Washington, DC and a graduate from the National CathedralSchool, Morgan has a keen understanding of the stresses and behaviors affecting many adults and youth in the region. Having a gift for gab, Morgan’s compassionate but straightforward approach helps patients effectively communicate their wellness goals and receive the appropriate health and medical care.

An expecting mother, Morgan lives in Bethesda with her partner, Tim, and dog, Stormy. Whether at work, home or out on the town, you can usually find Morgan cracking jokes and keeping a close eye on things.

Ivy Prothro is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Dermatology. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Duke University.

Prior to becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, Ivy worked as a registered nurse for six years in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and a dermatology clinic. Ivy is licensed by the Maryland Board of Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Dermatology Nurses’ Association. She is accepting new patients of all ages for dermatology and cosmetic visits.

Ivy resides in DC with her husband and their French Bulldogs, Chloe and Darla.