WHAT MAKES SYNERGY HOMECARE DIFFERENT?
About SYNERGY HomeCare in Culpeper, VA
PROPELLING LIVES FORWARD
If you’ve been searching for a home care agency, you know there is a sea of sameness in the dozens of home care choices, making it difficult to choose one. We know that can be frustrating.
Synergy Homecare of Culpeper is different from your typical homecare provider. We are a local veteran-owned business that understands home care is complex, essential, and highly personal. That’s why we customize our care to fit the needs of our clients. Our goal is to make difficult situations more manageable, and we take great pride in helping our clients personally to make the community better for everyone.
Our Story
Synergy Homecare of Culpeper was established out of a desire to serve. After serving almost twenty years in the United States Army, Dr. Felix P. Gbee and his wife, Sabita Gbee, wanted to continue serving their community. After exploring several options, they concluded that SYNERGY Homecare would be the best vessel to serve.
At Synergy Homecare of Culpeper, they understand that homecare is not simple. It is crucial and highly personal. That is why Synergy Homecare of Culpeper aims to make a difficult situation more manageable.
Their approach is driven by empathy, compassion, and service. Service to their community is very important to Dr. and Mrs. Gbee.
To the Gbee’s, service is about giving back to their community. Through their Salute to Service initiative, Synergy Homecare of Culpeper offers free transportation to doctor’s appointments for self-pay Veteran clients, hosts a monthly breakfast with first responders, and hosts an annual gala to recognize service-oriented organizations. Synergy Homecare of Culpeper’s success is defined by its ability to enrich the lives of its clients, caregivers, partners, and the community.
Our Promise to You
Provide Care That Moves You. Life is in constant motion. Life keeps moving forward from the moment we smile, ride our first bike, find our first home, or embrace our first grandchild. A moving life is a full one. However, sometimes, life can take a turn that slows us down or even stops us in our tracks. That’s where SYNERGY HomeCare comes in. We keep the basic needs of your life effortlessly moving forward so you can focus on what moves you and get the most out of every day.
Guide with Purpose. We take a strong lead with a kind hand in a stressful and what may seem like an uncertain time in your life by charting an assured course and ensuring that you and your family members understand what’s happening.
Great care comes from confidence, and confidence is contagious. We know what we’re doing and always strive to do it better. One of the things we do best is relate to people personally. When you do something well, it breeds confidence in you and everyone around you. That’s why our clients, employees, and partners are confident in SYNERGY HomeCare.
Serve with Empathy and Compassion. We serve beyond the job description, approaching the job with adventure and purpose. We embark upon every encounter with compassion, personality, and positive energy. By listening and asking questions, we help you set goals and make you feel like we are walking with you on your care journey.
Our Team
Amanda Madu
Senior Vice-president
Amanda is an accomplished executive with deep expertise in business operations. As Senior Vice President, she leverages her extensive experience and strategic insight to ensure our clients receive compassionate, efficient, and outstanding care.
A Certified Dementia Practitioner, Amanda holds a master’s degree in business management from George Mason University and has successfully improved business processes across multiple industries. Her passion for serving others, combined with her firsthand experience as a caregiver, gives her a unique understanding of the empathy families seek when choosing a home care company-making her an invaluable advocate for our clients.
Jaclyn Thomas
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Jaclyn serves as the Director of Marketing and Business Development, bringing more than 16 years of experience in marketing, business development, and relationship management. She is deeply committed to cultivating strategic partnerships that connect families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations with compassionate, high-quality home care services.
In her role, Ms. Thomas advances Synergy HomeCare’s mission to remain the most trusted name in home care by supporting the highest possible quality of life and independence for our clients. With a proven record of driving organizational growth, strengthening community engagement, and leading strategic initiatives, she plays a vital role in ensuring that individuals and families have access to the support they need to live safely, comfortably, and independently at home.
Banni Gurna
Regional Marketing Director
Banni is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in home care, home health, and hospice services. Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships with referral partners across hospitals, physician practices, assisted living communities, and post-acute care settings, driving growth and improving patient access to quality care.
Her expertise spans healthcare marketing, provider relations, and strategic account management. Banni is deeply committed to collaborative healthcare solutions that enhance patient outcomes and ensure individuals receive the right care at the right time.
Chantin Tolliver
Regional Marketing Director
Chantin Tolliver serves as Regional Marketing Director for Synergy Homecare of Fredericksburg, overseeing community engagement and referral development. He is dedicated to building and maintaining strong relationships with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physicians, and community partners to expand access to high-quality home care.
In this role, Mr. Tolliver is committed to helping clients and families understand their care options and connect with services that promote safety, comfort, and independence at home.
Donita Snook
Director of Client Relations
Donita Snook is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a medic during Operation Desert Storm. She brings more than a decade of experience in the senior care industry, including marketing roles within senior living communities across Iowa and Virginia before transitioning into home care. A certified dementia care specialist, she offers valuable expertise in supporting individuals living with cognitive conditions.
Her commitment to senior care is deeply rooted in her personal experience as the primary caregiver for her grandmother for two years, an experience that shaped her passion for preserving dignity, compassion, and quality of life for older adults. Today, she draws on her military service, professional background, and personal caregiving journey to provide compassionate, dependable support to clients and their families.
Arnold de Jesus
Director of Employee Relations
Arnold is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in human resources across multiple industries and organizations. Throughout his career, he has specialized in recruitment, employee lifecycle management, and developing HR strategies that align employees with organizational goals and leadership.
In his role, Arnold plays a vital part in identifying, retaining, and supporting our caregiver workforce, helping ensure we maintain a high-quality team dedicated to delivering the best possible care to our clients.
Jenifer Villaruel
Scheduling Coordinator
Jenifer is a Scheduling Coordinator with extensive experience in home care operations and workforce coordination. She manages caregiver schedules, ensures appropriate client coverage, and supports efficient day-to-day operations to help maintain consistently high-quality care.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, she excels at coordinating communication among caregivers, clients, and administrative teams. Her ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and resolve issues effectively helps ensure reliable scheduling and continuity of care, directly supporting a positive experience for the clients and families we serve.
MaMassa Kamara
Scheduling Coordinator
MaMassa brings more than 15 years of experience in home healthcare, specializing in scheduling and workforce coordination. As Scheduling Coordinator, she manages caregiver shifts, ensures consistent service coverage, and streamlines daily operations to support continuity of care. She also has over 7 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This background gives her a strong understanding of direct patient care and helps her create practical, client-focused scheduling that supports both caregivers and the individuals they serve.
Celinda Scott
Director of Nursing
Celinda is an Army Nurse with more than 22 years of experience. A proven leader, she has served military populations in a range of roles, supported critical missions, and advocated for Veterans and their families.
Her strong leadership, compassion, and deep commitment to service make her a valuable asset to our clients, partners, and the broader community.
Stefania Gonzalez
Director of Special Projects
Stefania is a dynamic operations and compliance leader specializing in management systems, process improvement, and regulatory alignment across multiple industries. She excels at designing high-performing systems that bridge legal requirements with day-to-day operational efficiency.
With a sharp eye for identifying inefficiencies and mitigating risk, Stefania transforms complex challenges into actionable, results-oriented plans. Currently, she drives strategic growth by leading high-priority, cross-functional projects focused on continuous improvement and long-term organizational success.
Graciela
2025 Caregiver of the Year
Graciela has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to provide the highest quality of care, making a meaningful impact on both her patients and their families. She has a natural ability to understand and respond to her patients’ emotional needs, create a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters trust and strong connections.
Salute to Service
“Unless We Lose Ourselves in Service to Others, Our Lives Have Little Purpose.”
Our communities are enriched when regular people dedicate themselves to serving others. The Synergy Homecare of Culpeper’s Salute to Service program honors organizations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to serving our community, often going above and beyond without expecting recognition or reward.
The 2024 Salute to Service recipients were the Culpeper Volunteer Fire Company (LVFC) and Cook for VETS. The LVFC exemplifies the spirit of selfless service. Established in 1803, the dedicated men and women of LVFC have voluntarily served the town of Leesburg for over 222 years. This 100% volunteer-run organization consists of over 150 members serving more than 50,000 residents in Leesburg.
Cook for VETS’ mission is to ensure food security for Veterans and their households by distributing healthy meals and groceries. This simple but critical mission moved the team of Synergy Homecare of Great Falls. The men and women who laid it all on the line for us should never go without food. The Synergy Homecare of Great Falls has committed an annual donation of $5,000 to the Cook for VETS to support this valuable mission.
Breakfast with Our Heroes
The concept for Breakfast with Our Heroes comes from Dr. Gbee’s time in the United States Army. As an infantryman, the then-MSG Gbee looked forward to “hot chow” when he and his team were in the field. Today, the Synergy Homecare of Culpeper team has monthly breakfasts with service organizations such as firefighters, police officers, local government officials, and service organizations.
The Synergy Homecare of Culpeper Challenge Coin
FRONT
The SHL Challenge Coin represents Duty, Respect, and Compassion for a common cause and honors the dedication and achievements of our partners. The front of the SHL Challenge Coin depicts that we are servants to our communities, clients, employees, and partners. SHL strives to make our country a better place through the service we provide.
The back of the SHL Challenge Coin depicts the community to which we belong, the Synergy HomeCare community. It also describes our history we are a Veteran-owned company dedicated to serving our Country.
BACK
United by a common goal, we at SHL are committed to serving our community with Duty, Respect, and Compassion. This shared mission is what binds us together and drives us to make a positive impact.
The SHL Challenge Coin symbolizes our appreciation and the strong bonds of partnership, friendship, and camaraderie we share. It recognizes exemplary service and dedication to serving our community above and beyond expectations.
Our promise to you: care that moves you
Life is in constant motion. From the time we smile our first smile, ride our first bike, find our first home or embrace our first grandchild, it just keeps moving. And a moving life is a full one. But sometimes, life can take a turn that slows us down, or even stops us in our tracks. That’s where SYNERGY HomeCare comes in. To keep the basic needs of your life effortlessly moving forward. So you can focus on what moves you and get the most out of every day.
We guide with purpose
We take a strong lead with a kind hand in what can be a stressful, uncertain time in your life. By charting an assured course and making certain that you and your family members understand what’s happening, we can keep you comfortable every step of the way.
Great care comes from confidence, and confidence is contagious. We know what we’re doing and we’re always striving to do it better. One of the things we do best is relate to people on a personal level. And when you do something well, it breeds confidence. In you, and everyone around you. That’s why our clients, employees and franchise owners are so confident, too.
How we do it:
- We serve beyond the job description.
- We approach the job with a sense of adventure and purpose.
- We take ownership and responsibility over results.
- We quickly spot new opportunities for improvement and act on them.
We know individual people have individual needs
What we do:
We listen and ask questions. That’s the best way to learn how to impact an individual’s life. That’s how we do it. And that’s why we are recognized as an organization that shows an unwavering commitment to understanding people’s needs and providing the care option that best adapts to those needs. This is how we keep you and your life moving forward by being intuitively personal.
How we do it:
- We approach every encounter with compassion, personality and positive energy.
- We inspire others through words.
- We are curious. We ask questions and listen to what’s unspoken.
- We help you set goals. We make you feel as though we are walking with you on your care journey.
Life moves in one direction – forward. No matter your circumstances, SYNERGY HomeCare steps in with effective, comforting, life-affirming care that moves people emotionally and physically forward, from personal assistance and companionship to live-in and even family caregiver respite. We provide full support for fuller lives. Ultimately, we create a feeling of forward momentum, not just in lives but also in the home care industry.
Whether you’re a high-octane octogenarian who just needs a hand, someone confined to bed who needs a little more help, or a person dealing with lifelong disabilities who needs someone to walk beside them on their journey, we’re here to care with whole hearts and open arms.
We know you have questions. And we have answers. When the time is right for you, we would be honored to speak with you. We listen!
