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OUR TEAM

BRENDAN TENNEFOSS

DNP, AGPCNP, ACHPN, AFMC

Brendan Tennefoss, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN, AFMC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner, founder of Ignite NP, and owner of Metta Wellness NW, a telemedicine practice focused on gut health, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine.

Brendan earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Physiology from the University of Washington and went on to complete both his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Vanderbilt University. He holds additional certification as an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) and as an Advanced Functional Medicine Health Coach (AFMC).

His diverse clinical experience includes work in Federally Qualified Health Centers, hospice and palliative medicine, and regenerative medicine supporting musculoskeletal health. These experiences shaped his commitment to integrative, patient-centered care and clinician education.

Brendan is also a course creator and presenter with The Elite Nurse Practitioner (Elite NP), contributing to nationally recognized continuing education courses on advanced functional lab testing, clinical genetics, and men’s health and testosterone therapy. He has presented at the Elite NP Annual Conferences in San Antonio (2024) and San Diego (2025) on enhanced intestinal permeability, gut inflammation markers, and detoxification strategies.

Through Ignite NP, Brendan combines his clinical expertise and personal experiences overcoming professional adversity to empower nurse practitioners with real-world tools, mentorship, and confidence.

Founder, CEO, Chief Instructor

ROBERT KAHN

Certified Public Accountant

Robert, CPA, is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant with more than 30 years of professional experience in accounting, taxation, and investment management.

A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Robert has built and managed a successful multistate real estate business while advising clients on complex financial strategies and tax structures.

His lifelong interest in the stock market led him to study the work of respected financial analysts Bob Brinker and Nate Pile, integrating their disciplined, research-based methods into his own independent trading approach.

Robert now lives and travels abroad with his spouse, embracing a global perspective that informs his consulting work. A dedicated yoga instructor and avid language learner, he blends financial acumen with mindfulness, curiosity, and cultural awareness values that align closely with the Ignite NP ethos of balance, sustainability, and continuous growth.

At Ignite NP, Robert serves as a lecturer and course co-developer, contributing to Financial Essentials No One Taught You, a program designed to equip nurse practitioners and clinicians with practical, real-world financial knowledge for personal and professional success.

Expert Consultant, Instructor

EXPERT REVIEWERS

FNP, WHNP, AGACNP, PharmD, PMHNP

Each Ignite NP course is reviewed by experienced nurse practitioners and clinical educators to ensure accuracy, relevance, and clarity. Our reviewers represent diverse specialties across primary care, integrative medicine, specialty, and advanced practice, providing peer insight that strengthens every learning experience.

While individual reviewers are not named publicly, their collective expertise helps ensure our content remains current, practical, and aligned with professional standards.