About Our Providers

Connie Geimer is a highly experienced nurse practitioner who provides primary and urgent care services for patients age 2 and older. She is passionate about listening to her patients, treating them with compassion, and helping them live healthier, happier lives.

With over 20 years in the nursing profession, Connie has earned the trust and respect of patients across Cherokee, Calhoun, Etowah, Dekalb, and Floyd Counties, as well as her peers in healthcare, by delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

Born in Centre, Alabama, Connie graduated from Cedar Bluff High School and was inspired by her grandparents to pursue nursing from a young age. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Nursing with a specialty in Acute Care from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Post-Master’s Family Practice Certificate from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. She is triple board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Emergency Nurse Practitioner.

Her career began at UCLA Medical Center in critical care before returning home to Alabama, where she worked in the emergency department at Floyd Medical Center while completing her master’s degree. After years in critical care and emergency medicine, Connie transitioned into family practice to ensure patients received the comprehensive, preventive care they often need but miss in fragmented healthcare settings.

Beyond her clinical work, Connie is active in the community and has led volunteer projects such as Shop With a Hero. She founded Cherokee Family Healthcare to bring personalized, patient-focused care to her community.

Connie lives in Cedar Bluff with her husband, Jeff Harp. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, pets, and loved ones.

Gregory Mercier, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC is a dedicated nurse practitioner providing primary and urgent care for patients age 2 and up. He is committed to a patient-centered philosophy, prioritizing each patient’s needs and valuing their input in managing their health. With over fifteen years of healthcare experience, Greg is passionate about helping his community live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Born and raised in Florida, Greg began his career path in physical therapy but discovered his true calling after working at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Inspired by the empathy and skill of the nursing staff, he shifted his focus to nursing. He earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Florida and gained valuable experience in trauma care. His desire to make a broader impact led him to pursue advanced practice nursing, and in May 2024, he earned his Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Florida State University.

Greg now lives full-time in Centre, Alabama. When he isn’t caring for patients, he enjoys reading, hiking, fishing, bowling, and spending quality time with his wife, Tabita, and their beloved puppies.

We have a kind, caring and dedicated team to take care of all of your health needs!