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Women in Business: Restore Health & Wellness
Meet Jessica Bosch & Alison Thornhill
WELLNESS THAT FEELS REAL
In the heart of Old Mandeville, two nurse practitioners are redefining what modern wellness looks likethoughtful, personal, and deeply human. Meet Jessica Bosch and Alison Thornhill: business partners, best friends, and the co-founders of a thriving wellness practice that’s helped over 1,500 patients feel their absolute best.
Jessica and Alison didn’t start with a detailed business plan or big investors. Their journey began with a simple Sunday night phone call. “Want to start a wellness clinic?” Jessica asked. Alison replied without hesitation: “Yeah, sure.” What followed was a year of weekend planning, late-night research, online classes, and watching countless webinars and YouTube videos. They launched their practice with five friends as test patients—and now, their clinic offers both telemedicine and in-person care, with services ranging from medical weight loss to hormone replacement therapy.
Their approach is what truly sets them apart. “We’re real people with real struggles,” Jessica says. “We want our patients to feel seen, supported, and understood. We’re not preaching from a pedestal - we’re walking alongside them.” Both women have faced personal wellness challenges and are open about their journeys, which creates a deeper level of trust and connection with their patients.
For Alison, the passion continues to grow, especially in the field of hormone therapy. “Turning 50 gave me a front-row seat to how impactful hormone shifts can be. I’ve spent the last year diving deeper into education around hormone replacement therapy, because I want to help women navigate this stage of life with confidence - and help men feel their best, too.”
Jessica agrees that their work is incredibly rewarding. “Of all the areas of nursing I’ve worked in, this is by far the most fun and fulfilling. When a patient shares their success - whether it’s weight loss, better energy, or improved confidence - it reminds me why we do this.”
Their success is fueled by a shared mindset: stay curious, stay humble, and keep learning. The two constantly take online courses, join peer discussions, listen to industry podcasts, and study the latest research. “We owe it to our patients to stay informed,” says Jessica. “Our goal is always to provide the most current, effective care possible.”
Outside of work, both women work hard to maintain balance. Jessica prioritizes daily movement - whether it’s a gym session or a run along the lakefront. She also has a love for travel and a goal to read more of the books that are stacked on her shelves. “Work-life balance is tough, but that time to recharge is necessary,” she says. “And yes, I make my bed every single day!”
Alison emphasizes the importance of investing in yourself. “The best advice I can give any woman starting out is this: don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t. Education, growth, and self-belief are the best tools you have. And never invite someone to your table who shows up empty-handed.”
Together, Jessica and Alison are redefining what modern wellness looks like—professional, personal, empowering, and real. Their patients feel it, their success reflects it, and their story is only just beginning.
