Direct Primary Care Cleveland TN

Age 18+ | $89 per month

Under 18 | $35 per month

Family Max | $248 per month

Mr. Brian Fretwell, the Founder and CEO of DPCA, originally hails from Vero Beach, FL, and has resided in Cleveland, TN, throughout his adult life. With a background as a former field and flight Paramedic, he holds dual degrees in PA studies and Public Health from Nova Southeastern University. Over 27 years, he has amassed extensive experience in Emergency, Family, and Occupational Medicine.

Under Mr. Fretwell’s leadership, DPCA has pioneered a unique form of Primary Care Medicine, focusing on excellence in care, exceptional value, and added benefits. His vision aims to improve access to quality, affordable healthcare through innovative solutions for individuals and businesses across the region.

Outside his professional endeavors, Mr. Fretwell enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and engaging in civic volunteerism and philanthropy. An avid conservationist, he pursues hunting and fishing and passionately supports the Tennessee football team.

Dr. Mazza is DPCA’s Medical Director . A Cleveland resident and trusted Family, Emergency, Occupational, and Urgent care Physician for 34 years. He has proudly served Southeast Tennessee for his entire career. He graduated from the University of South Florida and completed Family Medicine residency at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, WV. Dr. Mazza is a distinguished member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. From his past and current work in all of these settings, he has gained insight into many of the issues surrounding access to affordable primary care. Dr. Mazza leads our clinics in a way that cultivates a sense of community and where patients have time to personally connect with each provider.

Dr. Mazza enjoys fitness and exercising. You will often find him at the various classes at the YMCA. He also loves to fly his plane, travel, and spend time with his family.

Stacy always dreamed of working in healthcare and her career began as a Registered Nurse working in a variety of settings including Intensive Care step-down unit, Trauma ICU, Hospice, and eventually the Emergency Room . Her commitment to patient care and furthering her education led her to complete a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Southern Adventist University. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. As a board certified family nurse practitioner, she gained valuable experience in pediatrics, geriatrics, and men’s health before bringing her talents and skill to Direct Primary Care Associates. Stacy is a lifelong Cleveland resident. She is happily married to her husband Eric and they have two daughters, Emery and Eden.

Crystal Burns, CMA, has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Crystal has been a Certified Medical Assistant since 2001 and has also worked in Occupation Health since 2005. Crystal is BAT, DOT, COHC, and NIOSH Certified. Crystal joined the DPCA Care Team in March 2022 and enjoys building relationships with patients and companies. Crystal expresses how her coworkers at DPCA are like family.

In Crystal’s free time, she enjoys cheering on the Braves, spending time with her children and grandchild, and loves traveling any chance she gets – especially to the beach. Crystal is strong in her faith and attends Lakeview Community Church.

Mary Steels, CMA has over 20 years of experience in the medical field as both a CMA and in Office Administration, she has also worked in the Occupational Health field.  Mary has been a Certified Medical Assistant since 2017, she is also DOT, COHC, and NIOSH certified.  Mary joined the DPCA care team in July 2019 as our first full-time care team member.  Mary has watched DPCA grow from one small office to our family of 4 locations with a total of 12 employees.  Mary is thankful that DPCA has been an answer to prayer for her, allowing her to care for patients and their families as if they were her own.  The DPCA setting allows her time to get to know our patients, build relationships with them, and provide them with the quality care and personal experience everyone deserves. Mary’s goal is for our patients to feel comfortable from their first call to our office until the time they leave their appointment.  Patient care is most important in developing the DPCA experience. Mary is honored to be a part of the DPCA family.

In her free time, Mary likes to spend time with her husband Dale and their 2 fur babies.  She also has 2 wonderful sons and daughters-in-law that she enjoys spending time with when she can.  Mary is the proud Nana of a wonderful grandson and another grandson due before the end of summer 2024.  Her favorite things are cooking, baking, and traveling when the opportunity allows.

LeAnn Love began her nursing career as a Registered Nurse in Michigan.  She moved south to Tennessee in 1986.
Her experience includes Labor and Delivery, Stepdown, ICU, and Emergency Department.  She was Critical Care Director over ICU, Emergency Department, and Respiratory Therapy when she decided to return to school and get her Masters Degree in Nursing and become a Family Nurse Practitioner.  She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.  Before joining Direct Primary Care Associates, she was a Primary Care Provider at an Internal Medicine Clinic in Cleveland for 17 years.
LeAnn resides in Harrison, TN with her husband Mike.  She enjoys boating and swimming with her children and grandchildren, loves to travel – and still has many places to see on her “bucket list.”

Heather is a dedicated Physician Assistant who became part of Direct Primary Care Associates in 2024. She began her academic journey at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she studied Psychology, and later earned her Master of Science in Medicine from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2011. After relocating to the Chattanooga area in 2012, Heather has built her career in urgent and primary care settings. Certified in lifestyle medicine, she is passionate about empowering individuals to enhance their health and well-being.

Heather lives in Cleveland with her husband, Jon, and their three children—Addie, Emma, and Grayson. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys reading, gardening, and cooking in her free time.