Our Team
Younger Medical Health and Wellness in Queen Creek and Scottsdale, AZ is proud to provide a dedicated team with a range of expertise, working together to deliver exceptional care to our patients. Our professionals take the time to understand each individual's unique goals and concerns, crafting personalized treatment plans that address specific needs and priorities. Every team member values the meaningful connections they've built with patients, fostering a welcoming, supportive environment where you feel genuinely seen and cared for at every visit.
Ariel Gilmore, FNP-C
Ariel is a board-certified family nurse practitioner after earning her Master in Science of Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2022. Ariel graduated magna cum laude with her bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University in 2014 and began working as a neuro/trauma ICU nurse at BDMC in Mesa before working in Tempe doing internal medicine and men's health. As a family nurse practitioner, Ariel began working in endocrinology and enjoys assisting patients with metabolic disorders. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her three young sons, traveling with her husband, and attending Diamondbacks games.
Valarie Marquis, Practice Manager
Valarie Marquis has been in the healthcare field for 12 years. She graduated from Pima Medical Institute and worked her way up the ladder and excelled in clinical management. She also taught at Phoenix College in the nursing department. Valarie comes from a large Italian family, and that's what's most important to her. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her high school sweetheart and their seven children and snuggling her grandkids and her fur babies. She loves watching football (Go 9ers), traveling, and cooking. She can never have too much beach time, but New Mexico will forever be her home.
Jonathan Rodriguez, Medical Provider - RN, BSN
Jonathan Rodriguez, RN, BSN, has 11 years in the medical field. He obtained his Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2022 from Arizona College of Nursing. His first nursing position was held at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Step Down and he currently cares for critically ill patients in the ICU. He also works PRN in Preop/PACU at an outpatient facility.
In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, being outdoors- mostly at Disneyland and traveling with Casandra, his wife of 11 years and their 3 boys Dameon, Zaedon, Easton.