About Us | The Well Unscripted
Our Story

Meet the Team Behind The Well Unscripted

Two passionate providers. Nearly 50 combined years of experience. One shared mission—to help you feel your absolute best.

Why We Exist

Where Traditional Medicine Meets Functional Wellness

The Well Unscripted was born from a shared belief: that patients deserve more than a 15-minute appointment and a prescription. You deserve answers.

Dr. Brenda Hines and Shinda Starr, FNP-C, have combined their decades of experience to create a wellness center unlike any other in the Fredericksburg area. Using comprehensive intake forms, nutritional physical exams, and biochemical analysis, they uncover the root causes of illness and build personalized treatment plans to optimize your health.

We proudly serve adult men and women and adolescents—bringing whole-person, integrative care to every patient who walks through our door.


Start Your Transformation

"We don't just run tests and send you home. We partner with you every step of the way until you feel like yourself again."

— Dr. Brenda Hines & Shinda Starr, FNP-C

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

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Science-Driven

Every recommendation is grounded in the latest research and evidence-based medicine. We don't guess—we test.

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Whole-Person Care

Your health is more than lab numbers. We look at lifestyle, stress, nutrition, and mindset—because all of it matters.

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True Partnership

We walk alongside you. From first consult to lasting results, we're invested in your success every step of the way.

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Root Cause Focus

We don't mask symptoms. We dig deeper to find the real cause and address it—so the results actually last.

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Personalized Always

No cookie-cutter plans here. Every protocol is tailored to your unique biology, history, and goals.

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Empowerment

We aim to empower individuals to take control of their health and make positive changes that will have a lasting impact.

The People Behind Your Care

Meet Our Providers

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Dr. Brenda Hines

MD, MS · Founder

📧 care@thewellunscripted.com 📞 (540) 281-6416

Education & Experience

Dr. Brenda Hines has offered comprehensive women's health care for almost thirty years. Her stellar education from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and residency at Howard University gave her the foundation to develop a thriving OB/Gyn practice.

Her passion for total mind and body wellness, preventive medicine, weight management, and functional medicine led her to the University of Bridgeport, where she received her Master of Science in Human Nutrition and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She is passionate about studying the intricate biochemical mechanisms of our body and the nutritional supply required to maintain optimal health.

She is currently in the process of becoming a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a NAMS (North American Menopausal Society) Certified Menopause Practitioner. She and Shinda Starr, FNP-C are also certified Biote providers, offering bioidentical hormone pellets and nutraceuticals.

Personal Background

Dr. Hines has been married for 36 years to Dr. Daniel Hines. They met in 1984 at the University of Michigan. They have three wonderful children and two beautiful granddaughters. She loves spending time with family and friends, reading, and exercising. Every day she is more in awe of the human body that God has created.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Howard University Residency MS Human Nutrition — Summa Cum Laude Certified Biote Provider NAMS Practitioner (In Progress) ~30 Years Experience
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Shinda Starr

FNP-C · Co-Founder

📧 care@thewellunscripted.com 📞 (540) 281-6416

Education & Experience

Shinda Starr is an accomplished board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 22 years of experience. With a master's degree in nursing from Chamberlain University, Shinda graduated magna cum laude and has maintained a high standard of excellence throughout her career.

Her specialty lies in family practice with a focused background in medical weight loss, weight loss management, disease prevention, and reversal—where she discovered her deep passion for helping individuals transform their overall health. She is currently pursuing a certification in functional medicine and is a certified Biote Provider, assisting patients with hormone balance and optimization.

Her Journey

Shinda understands the transformative impact that improving one's health can have, having experienced it firsthand during her breast cancer journey. This deeply personal healing experience has fueled her passion for promoting overall health and wellness and inspired her decision to partner with Dr. Brenda Hines to found The Well Unscripted.

She aims to empower individuals to take control of their health and make positive changes that will have a lasting impact—striving to create a welcoming and supportive environment for her patients to transform their health and live their best lives.

Personal Background

Shinda is a loving wife and proud mother of two young men. She has a passion for traveling and immersing herself in diverse cultures, trying new foods, and enjoying brunch with friends. Her curious nature and thirst for knowledge make her a true explorer at heart.

Chamberlain University — Magna Cum Laude Board-Certified FNP-C Certified Biote Provider Functional Medicine Cert. (In Progress) 22+ Years Experience
Featured Offering

Certified Biote® Providers

Dr. Hines and Shinda Starr, FNP-C, have recently become certified Biote providers, offering hormone pellets to optimize your health through bioidentical hormone replacement and nutraceuticals.

Biote's bioidentical hormone pellet therapy uses hormones derived from natural plant sources to replicate the body's normal hormonal levels—giving you smoother, more consistent results than traditional hormone therapy.

  • Bioidentical hormone pellets for men and women
  • Nutraceutical-grade supplement support
  • Hormone optimization backed by science
  • Personalized dosing based on your unique labs
  • Convenient, long-lasting pellet delivery
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement

Pellet therapy delivers consistent, physiologic levels of hormones—so you feel balanced, energized, and like yourself again.

By the Numbers

Results That Speak for Themselves

500+Lives Transformed
50+Combined Years of Experience
95%Client Satisfaction
4.9★Average Rating
Our Qualifications

Trained. Certified. Trusted.

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Mount Sinai School of Medicine & Howard University Residency

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MS Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport — Summa Cum Laude

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Certified Biote® Providers — Bioidentical Hormone Replacement

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Functional Medicine & NAMS Menopause Practitioner Certifications (In Progress)