Meet Dr. Lofley & Team:
Holistic Family DPC Physician in Hendersonville, TN
Why I founded Blue Ocean DPC
I decided to become a Family Medicine doctor to build long-lasting relationships with my patients, treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. But the conventional, insurance-driven system created a constant, painful disconnect: hurried office visits, care decisions dictated by administrators and insurance companies, and a mountain of paperwork. I knew there had to be a better way.
That’s why I founded Blue Ocean Direct Primary Care (DPC) in Hendersonville: to deliver the transparent, personalized, and accessible healthcare you and your family need. I promise to listen fully, to respect your time, and to partner with you so you are empowered to succeed on your journey to wellness.
Credentials & The Osteopathic Advantage
Board-Certified in Family Medicine Physician and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Philosophy: Dr Lofley is a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) and follows osteopathic principles. His approach includes treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to find the root cause of illness, not just manage symptoms. See his certifications here.
He completed a family medicine residency at Southern Colorado Family Medicine in 2013 and upon graduation received the family medicine resident award for scholarship. He is a graduate from A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri where he completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. He spent a year during medical school completing the Hollister Clinical Research Fellowship and completing a Master’s in Biomedical Science. Prior to medical school, he completed his undergraduate studies at Utah State University.
Dr. Lofley has practiced family medicine for 13 years. He has practiced in multiple settings including correctional medicine, outpatient family medicine, as director of a rural health clinic, and telemedicine. He served in the Air Force Reserves as a family physician and participated in a humanitarian mission called “Tropic Care” to care for indigent populations. He has also completed a medical mission to Guatemala.
Serving the Families of Hendersonville, Gallatin, & Sumner County
As a doctor living and practicing right here in Hendersonville, he is deeply invested in the health of our community. His goal is to be your family’s long-term healthcare partner, available when you need me most.
Dr. Lofley is the proud father of 9 children. When not in the clinic you might see Dr Lofley out for a run, at the soccer fields, or at a dance recital.
Our Team
Tara Lofley – Co-Founder and CEO
Tara has been the strategic and operational heart of Blue Ocean Direct Primary Care since its founding. As CEO, she oversees clinic operations, drives the practice’s employer partnership strategy through Blue Ocean Employer Benefits, and has shaped the brand, culture, and patient experience that makes Blue Ocean distinctive. Tara holds a Master of Business Administration from Utah State University and brings both the analytical rigor of an MBA and the relational intelligence of someone who genuinely loves people to everything she builds.
When she is not growing a healthcare enterprise, Tara can be found singing, improvising in the kitchen, playing the piano, and gaming with her kids. She has an endearing love for symphonic and 80s music, an uncanny ability to pick out a perfect watermelon, and she always knows where she parked. She has been married to Dr. Lofley for 25 years — which means she has also survived being married to a physician-entrepreneur, which may be her most impressive credential of all..
McKayla Harris
McKayla graduated in 2021 from Station Camp High School and 2025 from Western Kentuck University with a BS in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She is also a certified phlebotomist. Her aspiration is to continue her education to pursue her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. McKayla enjoys crocheting, thrift shopping, traveling, and spending time with her 3 dogs.