The Center for Living Well - Epcot.
The Center for Living Well - Epcot.
The Center for Living Well is here to serve more than your non-urgent needs. We offer personalized care focused on your complete well-being. Our focus is on the whole person.
The Center for Living Well - Epcot
960 Backstage Lane
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Phone: 407-934-4100
MyPremiseHealth.com
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET
Sat, Sun & Holidays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
GPS will generally take you to either Backstage Lane or Overpass Rd. – at the intersection of those two roads, you want to stay on Overpass Rd. and enter the Epcot backstage area toward the security guard shack – click here for full set of directions from I-4.
It’s all about you.
Getting to know you.
The cornerstone of the Center for Living Well experience is simple: it’s all about you. Our physicians and staff are focused on your well-being. Compared to traditional community medical practices, our providers spend more time building an understanding of your health. It’s a truly different experience. It’s less rushed. And it starts with having the right people to take care of you. People who will listen. People who will build a real, trusting relationship with you – leading to better care.
Better relationships for better care.
The Center for Living Well staff includes teams of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical assistants, mindset specialists, movement specialists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. Everyone on your clinic’s team has been fully screened and selected by Premise Health for their leading-edge knowledge and skills. The Center for Living Well is designed to provide you with all your family healthcare needs. Plus, if you ever need a referral to a high-quality specialist within your medical plan’s network, we’re right here for you.
Quality Staff, Quality Delivery - Epcot Team
Our priority is to help you meet your healthcare goals in a way that is easy, engaging, and effective. We do this every day using a collaborative, patient-specific approach that embraces your needs, your input, and your involvement. Our board certified teams are comprised of primary care physicians and other clinical professionals that represent the care team managing your healthcare journey. This approach allows us to be convenient, accessible, and efficient—Healthcare with You in mind.
PRIMARY CARE TEAM
David Magness, DO, MBA, FACOFP, DipABLM
Dr. David Magness is a board-certified family physician and a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He went to medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL and completed his family medicine residency at Aurora/St Luke’s Family Medicine Residency in Milwaukee, WI. His family, wife, and two children moved to the Orlando area in 2012 to be closer to family. Prior to working at the Center for Living Well, Magness worked at a federally-funded clinic taking care of indigent, uninsured, and homeless patients. He has a special practice focused on taking care of patients who have Viral Hepatitis infections. Magness loves to visit new places, play saxophone and guitar, and watch all sports. He says, “I want to help my patients be better informed about their health, evidence-based medicine, and preventive measures.”
Ashraf M. Hassan, MD
Ashraf M. Hassan, MD, is a board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He completed his residency training at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hassan performs minor office procedures, and he has interests in preventative medicine and strengthening the healthy personal, psychological, and physical relationships of the whole family. He has a wide array of experience within medicine having worked in Primary Care, Urgent Care, Geriatrics and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Hassan grew up in Okemos, Michigan and Evansville, Indiana. He enjoys walking, shopping, and going to the local theme parks with family.
Laura Yawnick, NP, DipACLM
Michelle Hall, MD
Dr. Michelle Hall is a board-certified physician in family medicine. She completed her medical training and residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. After training, she moved to Orlando with her husband and spent several years providing compassionate and comprehensive primary care to residents of Polk County. When she’s not caring for her patients, she enjoys reading or listening to audiobooks, visiting the local theme parks with her husband, cruising, spending time with her family and friends, and has a special affinity for game nights.
Demetrio Suguitan, JR, MD
Demetrio Suguitan, Jr, MD is a board-certified physician specializing in Family Medicine. An expert in primary care, Dr. Suguitan is described by his patients as a caring, conscientious, well-rounded provider of evidence-based medicine. After completing his residency in New York, he practiced Family Medicine in Arkansas and later served as the Medical Director of Continental Airlines in Guam. Dr. Suguitan speaks both English and Tagalog (a local Philippine language). In addition to his medical career, he is a devoted husband and father. He enjoys swimming and walking for exercise. Dr. Suguitan has a fondness for pets and enjoys spending time with his dogs.
Carlesa Desir, APRN, FNP-C, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Carlesa Desir is board certified as a Family, Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She initially earned her master’s degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and Post-Master’s through University of Massachusetts Boston and Walden University. Carlesa has been a nurse practitioner since 2010. She has experience in Family Practice, Urgent Care, and Occupational Health. She is a native Floridian. Carlesa has also served in the US Army.
Boris Onate, MD
Dr. Boris Onate grew up in central Florida and has always had a desire to medically serve central Floridians. Dr. Onate is a board-certified graduate from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara International School of Medicine with further education at New York Medical College. Dr. Onate trained as a full spectrum family physician at Phoenix Baptist family practice residency. Since residency, Dr. Onate practiced at central Florida’s best Community Health Center organization. After many years of visiting the Walt Disney World parks, Dr. Onate came to a decision to focus his art of medicine at the Center for Living Well, where he has enjoyed taking care of Disney Cast Members and their families. Dr. Onate is fluent in English and Spanish.
Mareesa Plaisimond, MSPA, PA-C
Mareesa Plaisimond is a nationally certified Physician Assistant. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management from the University of Central Florida in Orlando and then earned her Master of Science at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Ms. Plaisimond is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and outdoor activities. Ms. Plaisimond speaks English and Haitian-Creole.
Sarah Sumrall, PA-C
Sarah Sumrall, PA-C, is a nationally certified and Florida licensed Physician Assistant who joined the Center for Living Well provider team in 2014. She has worked in family medicine, urgent care, and in the emergency department. Sarah graduated from Concord College in WV with a degree in Biology in 2004. She then received her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Mountain State University in WV in 2008. Sarah moved back to FL to be closer to her family. She enjoys kayaking, spending time with her family, and catching up on Netflix on her days off.
Jennifer Simpliciano, MD, DABOM, DipABLM
Jennifer Simpliciano, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, and completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She applies empathy, patience, and informed knowledge as part of her passion to help patients reach their greatest potential. Dr. Simpliciano provides comprehensive primary care for adult members 18+ and has special interests in weight management, diabetes, anxiety, and depression. When not treating members, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, running, going to Disney, and rooting for her Georgia Bulldogs.
Lacie A. Uppole, APRN
Lacie Uppole is a nationally certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in primary care. She grew up in central Florida and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and her master’s degree from South University. She worked as a critical care nurse prior to becoming a nurse practitioner and has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2016. She specializes in preventative care and helping patients obtain and maintain optimal health. Lacie enjoyed going to Disney as a child and now that she has her own children, she loves spending her free time with her family at the parks. Together they also enjoy hiking, running, and traveling.
Shawn Carter, PhD
Shawn A. Carter, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who earned his master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University. He completed his clinical internship at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Carter grew up in southern WV and earned undergraduate degrees at Concord University and the West Virginia University Institute of Technology. He has a clinical background in outpatient, inpatient, forensic, and research settings. He has served a wide variety of populations and is able to treat many different psychiatric conditions, but he also specializes in anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and trauma-related conditions. Dr. Carter firmly believes in the importance of human diversity and works with all members to create a treatment plan that best meets their individual needs. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and multiple dogs and cats, listening to music (preferably on vinyl), watching movies and documentaries, reading, and playing video games.
CLINICAL SERVICES TEAM
Dan Howes, RN, Care Manager
Dan Howes, RN, BSN, is the Care Manager at the Center for Living Well. He began his professional career in the field of mental health and substance abuse counseling. He helped run a day program at the Utah State Hospital for people with co-existing mental health and substance abuse disorders. After several years in the mental health counseling field, he returned to school and earned a degree in nursing. Dan’s professional history as a registered nurse includes experience in the emergency department, in case management, and as the Assistant Director of Nursing of a psychiatric hospital in Orlando. In his present role as care manager, he is focused on helping patients manage their chronic health problems and avoid acute care issues. Dan was born and raised in Salt Lake City. He is married with four children. His main hobby is playing golf but, mostly, he enjoys spending time with his family at theme parks, museums, historical sites, and concerts.
Joy Shank, BSN, RN
Joy Schank is a seasoned Registered Nurse with a diverse career in healthcare. She began as an EMT and later became a flight paramedic with Jefferson University in Philadelphia. After advancing her education to become a Registered Nurse, she gained over a decade of experience in intensive care units and emergency rooms. As a traveling nurse, Joy worked in various emergency rooms across Colorado, blending her medical career with her passion for outdoor activities like mountain climbing, skiing, and hiking the Colorado trail. She relocated to Florida to be closer to her family.
Sarah Landerman, MA, LCSW
Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in integrative care and behavioral health counseling. Sarah completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Health Psychology in Arizona, a Master of Social Work in south Florida, and a supervised internship in Orlando. Sarah has practiced in college, primary care, acute inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings. Her clinical interests include chronic illness, anxiety, depression, aging, caregiving, eating disorders, and helping individuals reach and maintain health goals. Sarah enjoys traveling to new and old places, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors.
Ruth Delva, LCSW-QS, CCATP, CAMS
Ruth Delva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Mindset Specialist. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Sciences while minoring in education and social work. In 2013, she earned her master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. Ruth’s clinical interests include helping adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. She has extensive experience working with children and adults, to assist them in reaching their goals and achieving wellness. Ruth has practiced in many different settings that include corrections, schools, outpatient clinics, and in the community. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and traveling.
PHARMACY TEAM
Jason Hunkele, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager
Jason Hunkele is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Duquesne University. After graduating in 2002, he worked for Walgreens in multiple settings ranging from retail, specialty, to onsite. Jason is responsible for managing the Center for Living Well Pharmacy. Each day he strives to help Cast Members and their family members reach their health goals by building trust and genuine relationships. Jason is an avid sports fan (Go Steelers!), enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Miosoty Vega, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager of Operations
Miosoty is originally from Puerto Rico where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2009 from the University of Puerto Rico – Medical Science Campus. Before joining the Center for Living Well, she worked at Walgreens for 19 years, including 10 years as a Pharmacy Manager. She has specialized in advancing pharmacy services by focusing on preventative immunizations and educating her fellow pharmacists in the test and treat field. Miosoty believes creating genuine, meaningful, and honest relationships through pharmacy practice can have a positive effect on member health and impact lives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, reading, and traveling.
Dan Wackerly, PharmD
Dan was born in Gainesville, Florida and is a lifetime Gator fan. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Florida and, completing an interesting circle, now holds the rank of Clinical Associate Professor at that university. He is a strong supporter of the Center’s goal of improving the health of cast members and their families through excellence in pharmacy practice. Dan was an accomplished competitive swimmer and now enjoys music, photography, golf, volleyball, water sports and following Gator athletics.
Lisa Dorceus, PharmD
Lisa Dorceus, PharmD, is an Orlando native who earned her degree from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. She was inspired to pursue a career in pharmacy after her family faced communication barriers within the healthcare system. Lisa is dedicated to eliminating those barriers for others. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys trying new restaurants, participating in Karaoke, and spending time with her nieces and nephew.
Viet Le, PharmD
Viet was born in Vietnam but has lived in Orlando since 1995. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University. His father was a longtime Disney Cast Member and ever since Viet was a child, he had many positive experiences with Cast Members on his visits to the park. Viet is a strong proponent of personalized care, so he wishes to reciprocate the kindness he received by delivering exceptional care to Cast Members and their family. Outside the pharmacy, Viet loves spending time with his family. He also enjoys traveling, watching basketball, and supporting our hometown team, the Orlando Magic.
Edgardo Diaz-Latorre, PharmD
Edgardo is originally from Puerto Rico where he completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus in 2013. He started working for Walgreens while still on the island and relocated to Orlando after graduation. He joined the Center for Living Well in 2024 and is dedicated to helping Cast Members and their families achieve their healthcare goals. Edgardo is passionate about building trustworthy relationships that help him offer personalized care and education while removing barriers to medication compliance. In his free time, Edgardo enjoys exploring cities and towns in Florida, traveling, photography, arts, and music.
