Our Medical Staff

Alexandra Maniet, APRN, FNP-C

Alex is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.  She has a Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington.  She began her career in 2007 and has practiced nursing in various settings from home health to critical care step down at the hospital.  Alex is passionate about educating her patients and using a prenventative, Wholistic approach to practicing medicine.

Feel free to contact her at: [email protected]

Lisa Palacio, LVN

Lisa is originally from teh Dallas area, but she grew up in teh Ozark Mountains.  She has lived in Van Alstyne for the past 13 years.  She graduated from teh University of Arkansas in Fort Smith (Woo Pig Sooie).  She has been a nurse for 29 years and has been at Dr. Maniet’s office for the past 7 years.  She has experience in hospice, clinical specialty settings including neurology, gastroenterology, and urology.

She enjoys spending time with her 4 children, 6 grandchildren, hunting, fishing, church, shopping for anything, and attending local football games.

Feel free to contact her at: [email protected]

Jamie Hendrickson, MPA

Jamie is a mother of three precious boys, whom she lives for.  She graduated from Howe and her boys go there as well. Her family spends most of their time outdoors hiking, swimming, and whatever else we get into.  God has blessed her to go above and beyond with my career in health care.  She is certified as a Plebobotomist, she has ran a lab for many years, CPR, PI training.  She is also certified in CPR, and PI training.  She loves all her patients and helping them achieve all their healthy goals.

Feel free to contact her at:  [email protected]

Tonya Petty, MA

Tony is a Medical Assistant for us.  She was born in Bowie, TX but has lived in the Denison/Bells area for 38 years.  She is the proud mother of two adult sons, Cody and Hunter.  She graduated from Richland High School and attended college at Tarrant County College.  She has worked for several Urgent Care’s, hospitals, numerous doctors and TMC.  Her hobbies include fishing, retailing, and going to the casino.  Her dream would be that someday she would be able to retire and live out by the lake, watching the sunsets every night.

Feel free to contact her at: [email protected]

Rachel Wadley, MA

Rachel is a Medical Assistant for us.  She has worked in the past as a CNA for 13 years in hospice/home health.  She is a loving wife and mother of five beautiful babies.  The youngest being God sent and adopted into her families hearts.  She loves to help people and be a resting place if only for a short time when they are passing.  Her life goal is to love Jesus, family, and all who need it.

Feel free to contact her at: [email protected]

Mary Chavez, Receptionist

Mary is our Receptionist, among many other duties.  She is from the Dallas metroplex, but her family originates from El Salvador; She is bilingual.  She has two beautiful children that she would do anything for.  In her spare time you can find her shopping with the kids or anything that includes being indoors.  One of her passions is singing; she enjoys singing at church.

Feel free to contact her at: [email protected]

Claudia Tannous, Office Director

Claudia has been with Dr. Maniet since 1995.  She was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and currently resides with her family in Sherman.  

Feel free to contact her at: [email protected]

Tracy Collett, Office Adminstrator

Tracy is our Office Administrator.  She is happily married to Rick and they reside in Savoy, TX.  She has been with Dr. Maniet since 1998.  They have two beautiful adult children who are happily married and have blessed them with two amazing grandsons.  They spend their off time riding air boats and bowfishing.  They love riding buggies at their cabin in the mountains.

Feel free to contact her at: [email protected]

Lisa Linnebur, Assistant Office Administrator

Lisa was born and raised in Kansas and currently lives in Sherman with her family.  God has blessed her with two beautiful daughters.  She has worked behind the scenes for Dr. Maniet for many years, but has recently came onto staff.  She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and crafting of any kind.

Feel free to contact her at: [email protected]