About · Our Company
The people behind Elenova.
Why we exist
Patient first. Every time.
Data privacy and security is not a feature. It is the standard we refuse to lower.
Jefferson Fishtorn
CTCO, Elenova Health
We built Elenova to do the right thing.
We came from inside the health and wellness industry, and what we witnessed across years of experience drove us to build something better. We watched patients get treated as revenue targets rather than people, we saw safety and compliance standards quietly deprioritized in the name of speed and growth, and we noticed how rarely patients were given a real explanation of what they were being prescribed, why it was appropriate, or what to actually expect. The gap between what good care looks like and what most clinics were delivering was impossible to ignore.
So we built a clinic around the things we felt were missing. Patient safety and compliance are not optional here and never will be. Every protocol we offer is grounded in clinical evidence. We do not prescribe based on what sells. We prescribe based on what works, what is safe, and what is right for the individual in front of us. We also take the time to make sure every patient understands their care, because a patient who understands their health is a patient who can take control of it.
That same standard applies internally. We are building the kind of organization we would want to work for, where the people doing the work feel valued, supported, and proud of what they are part of. We believe those two things are inseparable. When the team is taken care of, the patients feel it. We started Elenova to build something worth being proud of, and to leave the broader conversation around health and wellness in a better place than we found it.
The Team
Meet the people behind your care.
Dustin Abele, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Dustin Abele is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with over eight years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Spartanburg Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in Inpatient Medicine. He has served in the South Carolina Army National Guard for more than 22 years, including roles as an infantryman, Medical Service Corps officer, and battalion field surgeon. A lifelong advocate for fitness and healthy living, Dr. Abele combines evidence-based medicine with a practical understanding of the challenges his patients face — helping them optimize their performance, vitality, and long-term health.
Greg Nix, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Greg is a Physician Assistant with 13 years of experience spanning Primary Care, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, and Wellness Medicine. A US Army Ranger veteran with 22 years of service and 11 combat deployments, he brings discipline, focus, and genuine care to every patient interaction. He holds a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is passionate about helping patients take a proactive approach to their health.
Theodore Tat
Patient Advocate
A co-founder of Elenova Health, Theodore brings a strong background in healthcare operations, process engineering, and team leadership. He is committed to delivering a high-quality, personalized patient experience and building an organization that puts client outcomes first.
Keisler Smith
Patient Advocate
A co-founder of Elenova Health, Keisler brings over eight years of experience in customer service and healthcare operations. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of South Carolina Upstate and applies a data-driven, process-focused mindset to delivering a consistently excellent patient experience.
Nicholas Catalano
Patient Advocate
A co-founder of Elenova Health, Nicholas brings nearly a decade of experience in concierge health and wellness, having worked his way through multiple clinical and leadership roles before launching this practice. He leads with a people-first philosophy, believing that a strong internal culture is the foundation of exceptional patient care.
Jefferson Fishtorn
Chief Information & Compliance Officer
A veteran of the United States Army with 18 years of IT and compliance experience in healthcare and insurance, Jefferson serves as our Chief Information and Compliance Officer. He specializes in building secure, high-performance infrastructures that bridge the gap between technical innovation and rigorous regulatory standards. In his free time Jefferson enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and playing disc golf.
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