The People behind CAloric
CALORIC was built to simplify wellness through coordinated guidance, personalized support, and responsible optimization. Meet the founders, clinical experts, and wellness professionals helping create a more connected approach to health, performance, recovery, and long-term wellness.
Dr. Gregory Smith
Medical DIREctor
With over 30 years of experience in Family Medicine, Dr. Gregory Smith is dedicated to helping individuals take control of their health through proactive, preventive care. His personalized treatment plans empower patients to play an active role in their own fitness and wellness, emphasizing early maintenance to prevent illness and promote long-term vitality.
Dr. Smith’s service on county health boards and in hospice care has shaped his holistic approach to medicine — understanding health as a continuum from prevention to compassionate end-of-life support. His breadth of experience allows him to guide patients with both clinical expertise and genuine care.
“True health is not just the absence of illness, but the optimization of well-being.”
Lauren K Putman
Nurse PRACTITIONER
Lauren is a board-certified nurse practitioner in physical medicine, hormone replacement therapy, and urgent care. She is certified in bioidentical hormone therapy and brings a specialized focus to helping patients achieve hormonal balance and overall wellness.
A graduate of Austin Peay State University, Lauren is passionate about helping patients optimize their health and achieve long-term wellness through personalized, evidence-based care. She is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward improved vitality, balance, and longevity.
Outside of her clinical work, Lauren enjoys spending time at the beach, long weekends in the mountains, being with her boyfriend, and playing with her Labrador, Riley. She is also a proud cat owner to Marley and Murphy and has a love for cleaning and organizing, reflecting her appreciation for balance and well-being in all aspects of life.
Customized Concierge Nutrition
Ann Claiborne
CCN Founder
Ann Claiborne is a Performance and Recovery Nutrition Coach specializing in elite athlete, executive, and longevity-focused nutrition systems. With more than two decades of experience supporting professional athletes through training camps, recovery cycles, and championship seasons, she is known for building precision, lab-driven nutrition protocols designed to optimize recovery, performance, body composition, and long-term health.
A former Army combat nurse and 101st Airborne veteran who served in Mosul, Iraq, Ann brings a level of discipline, resilience, and real-world experience that shapes every aspect of her work. She is also an athlete and Arnold Classic champion who has lived the demands of high-performance environments firsthand — not just studied them academically.
Her approach combines biomarker analysis, performance nutrition, recovery science, supplementation, and lifestyle integration to create highly personalized strategies for athletes, executives, and high performers. Ann works alongside a collaborative network of registered dietitians, licensed providers, and wellness professionals to deliver comprehensive, data-driven optimization programs through CALORIC’s integrated care network.
For Ann, performance nutrition is more than a profession — it’s a lifestyle built through service, competition, discipline, and years spent operating in high-pressure environments where recovery, resilience, and execution matter most.
Friends since the 8th grade, Gustavo and Marcus have spent decades supporting each other in life, health, and personal growth. Now, they’ve turned that shared passion into a mission: helping others reclaim their health and reach their wellness goals.
Through CALORIC, they support one-on-one guidance, a strong face-to-face support system, and access to a trusted partner network. Whether you’re struggling with your health or simply ready to take your wellness to the next level, Gustavo and Marcus designed CALORIC to walk with you every step of the way.
“Your journey is our mission — and we can’t wait to meet you.”
Founders
Gustavo Jenkins
Founder
With over a decade of experience in health and wellness, Gustavo Jenkins has helped hundreds of clients of all ages transform their lives. As a Certified Personal Trainer, he takes a personalized approach — meeting each person exactly where they are and guiding them toward their unique goals.
Gustavo founded CALORIC to offer his clients more than just training. By partnering with physicians, coaches, other wellness professionals and facilities, he designs comprehensive, holistic health programs that address the whole person. His growing partner network allows CALORIC to expand its reach and bring impactful wellness solutions to more communities.
“Our mission is to provide the resources and roadmaps needed to live a healthy, vibrant life — and we hope to see CALORIC in your community soon.”
Marcus Stokes
Co-Founder
With over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and brand experiences, Marcus Stokes brings a unique blend of business expertise and passion for human performance to CALORIC. A former NCAA Division I athlete turned human optimization advocate, Marcus partnered with longtime friend Gustavo to build CALORIC and make advanced wellness accessible to more people.
In a rapidly growing field of peptides, longevity solutions, and holistic health innovations, Marcus believes that face-to-face support remains essential — especially in areas like medical weight loss. At CALORIC, he oversees the platform, technology, brand, and business strategy, ensuring the company stays at the forefront of health and wellness.
“Human optimization and renewed health movements are driving change. Don’t miss this — jump on board.”