About Us
Our Village
Dr. Dawn Linn and her amazing medical staff are located in Hendersonville, TN. They are available to offer primary care treatment to every member of your family from age 5 and up. Dr. Dawn Linn looks forward to working with you to help you achieve the level of wellness you need and desire.
M. Dawn Linn
D.O.
Dr. Dawn Linn grew up in Hermitage and Mt. Juliet, TN, and always wanted to practice medicine. After completing her medical training from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, she went on to Jackson, TN, to complete a residency in family medicine through the University of Tennessee. She then moved her family back home to Middle Tennessee where they could lay down roots and become part of a community where she could truly care for the entire family. Having practiced in Hendersonville since 2010 and then starting her own practice in 2013, she is proud to be an established and respected member of the local medical community. Dr. Dawn Linn and her husband, Randall, have two boys, Davis and Nathan, and a daughter, Macie. They reside in Hendersonville where Dr. Dawn Linn is a member of the Hendersonville Rotary Club and Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce. She has served on multiple boards including the Hendersonville Rotary Foundation, Hendersonville Young Life, Children are People, and HolidayFest. She is respected as a leader in the community, having graduated Leadership Sumner in 2017 and has been recognized as the Best Physician in Sumner County multiple times, along with several nominations for Women Impacting the Community. She and her husband enjoy family time and travel and the opportunity to be a part of God’s plans.
Julie Phillips
Office Manager
Julie Phillips moved from Terre Haute, IN, to TN while in high school. Though having worked several office roles in the healthcare, this is her first lead management position. Julie has been with Dr. Dawn Linn since opening day and has truly enjoyed growing with the company. Her favorite part is getting to know the patients and playing an important role in their experience with Rapha Family Wellness. Just has been married for more than 10 years to her husband, Keith, and has two step-sons and one daughter-in-law. Julie’s dream job would be to have a farm on a large piece of land in order to take in abandoned and neglected animals. (Ask her how many cats she has!)
Kevin Gomez
Medical Assistant
Sabrina Briggs
Nurse Practitioner
Sabrina Briggs has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2003 and is passionate about helping patients achieve their health goals while building meaningful, lasting relationships. She enjoys partnering with patients on their weight loss journeys, caring for their family practice needs, and supporting them through every stage of life. One of the aspects she loves most about healthcare is getting to know her patients and learning something new from them every day. Sabrina grew up in Tampa, Florida, and has called Tennessee home since 2010. She lives in White House with her husband James. Together, they are raising two children, Deacon and Kaylee, who keep life busy and exciting with baseball and volleyball. She loves spending time cheering them on from the sidelines and celebrating their accomplishments. Outside of work, Sabrina enjoys traveling, especially cruises, which she considers the perfect vacation. She and her husband also enjoy NASCAR weekends together and making memories with family and friends. Family, friends, and God are at the heart of her life, and she is grateful for the relationships and community that enrich her every day. Whether caring for patients, supporting her family, or serving her community, Sabrina strives to lead with compassion, faith, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.
Jennifer Shaffer
Aesthetics and Functional Wellness Director
Jennifer is a proud Hendersonville native with a deep love for her hometown and the people who make it special. A devoted mother of two, she enjoys cheering on her daughter in softball—continuing a family tradition—and supporting her son in the Marine Corps Jr. ROTC program at Hendersonville High School. With 20 years of experience in the medical field spanning internal medicine, urgent care, aesthetics, and managing a hormone replacement therapy clinic, Jennifer, a stage 3 cancer survivor herself, brings both knowledge and compassion to patient care. She loves helping patients meet their goals to help them feel the best about themselves. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring unique cultural foods, cooking, spending time in the mountains, and making memories with her family and pets.
Denice Peterman
Front Desk Coordinator
Denice was born and raised in Hendersonville, Tennessee. She has worked in the medical field for more than 10 years, with most of her experience in ophthalmology and optometry. She recently completed her online Medical Assistant program, further expanding her knowledge and skills in patient care.
Denice chose a career in healthcare because she enjoys working with patients and making a meaningful impact on their health, healing, and overall well-being. She is passionate about providing compassionate care and helping patients feel supported throughout their healthcare journey.
Outside of work, Denice enjoys spending time with her family and her three children. She and her fiancé help run their 9-year-old middle daughter’s travel softball team, so they can often be found at the ball field cheering on the players. She also has an 18-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son who keep her busy and bring joy to her life.