Meet the Team Behind Innovative Medicine
Our Story
Innovative Medicine was founded in Lafayette, Indiana in 1997. Dr. Charles Turner established the practice and has grown it into a multi-provider functional medicine center serving patients across the Greater Lafayette area. His background spans emergency medicine, urgent care, and years of experience in alternative and functional medicine — giving him a uniquely broad clinical perspective.
His philosophy has always been to treat the whole person, not just the numbers on a lab report. That means looking at hormones, metabolism, mental health, and lifestyle together — and building a plan that reflects each patient’s individual needs and goals.
Meet Our Team
Our staff members are caring and trained to deliver the highest quality of service. They work hard to ensure individual attention and a positive experience at every visit.
Dr. Charles Turner, MD
Board Certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Addictions. Dr. Turner completed his residency through the Medical College of Wisconsin before spending four years in acute care and emergency medicine. He spent a year doing primary care in rural Tennessee before coming to Lafayette, IN in 1997. Dr. Turner is happily married with two grown children.
Jill J. Pease
Physician Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Susan
IV Therapist
Susan works with our IV therapy patients. She is soft-spoken, attentive, and always focused on the best outcomes for those in her care. Susan has been with Innovative Medicine for over five years.
Kassie Laflen
Certified Medical Assistant
A graduate of Harrison College, Kassie has been with Innovative Medicine for two years. She plays a key role in patient care and is known for her warmth and attention to detail.
Carol
Weight Loss Counselor
Bio coming soon!
Tracy
Weight Loss Counselor
Bio coming soon!
Missy Galbreth, LMHC
Therapist
Missy earned her BS in Psychology from Indiana University and her MS in Agency Counseling from Indiana State University. She has been a clinician for nearly 20 years and has been with Innovative Medicine since April 2013. Her recent focus includes addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and neglect — and how these issues often intersect.
Our Approach to Functional Medicine
We combine the best of traditional and alternative medicine. Every patient begins with a thorough evaluation, including blood work and a detailed health history. We use lab results alongside your reported symptoms to build a personalized plan — because optimal health means feeling your best, not just achieving ‘normal’ test values.
Where to Find Us
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ·
Friday–Sunday: Closed