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Meet The Team
Dr. Cliff Morris
Dr. Cliff Morris is a double board-certified cardiologist and lifestyle medicine specialist who has spent his career redefining how we approach heart health and healing. After founding the Morris Cardiovascular and Risk Reduction Center in 2011, he began pioneering new models of care—rooted not only in medicine but in movement, community, and purpose. A former UNC basketball player alongside teammates like Michael Jordan and Kenny Smith, Dr. Morris brings that same team-first mindset into everything he does.
In 2023, he was honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades-long commitment to advancing health through service, compassion, and innovation. Today, as Director of the Blue Zone Hopewell movement, his passion is to create spaces where people feel inspired, and empowered, to make healthier choices more accessible for everyone. His work gently invites all of us to imagine what’s possible when health becomes a shared journey, not just a personal goal.
Mrs. Aaryn Couch
Aaryn Couch is a dedicated Relationship Manager for Physicians and Providers with Bon Secours, bringing over 16 years of experience in medical sales to her role. With a strong passion for health, wellness, and lifestyle medicine, Aaryn strives to embody the principles of the Blue Zones, promoting a balanced and fulfilling life.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Aaryn cherishes her family life. She has been happily married to her husband, Bruce Couch, for 18 years, and together they are proud parents to two beautiful daughters, Savannah and Ava. Aaryn believes in the importance of nurturing both personal and professional relationships, making her a valued advocate in the healthcare community.
Dr. David Ellis
Dr. David Ellis was born and grew up in Hopewell. He graduated from Hopewell High School, and then went on to attend Virginia Commonwealth University and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery. After he graduated, Dr. Ellis served with the Navy in Key West, Florida for two years.
In 1978, after leaving the Navy, Dr. Ellis and his family returned to Hopewell to open Ellis Family Dentistry with the help of his wife. He and his team that now includes his son, Dr Jonathan Ellis, have proudly served Hopewell families since then.
Dr. Ellis is a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Society, and the Nottoway Study Club. He is a past president of the Nottaway Study Club and the Southside Dental Society, and is a delegate and recently selected Fellow to the Virginia Dental Association.
Dr. Ellis and his wife live in Chester and are active members of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Hopewell. Besides their son, they have a daughter, Cathon, and four beloved grandchildren. Dr. Ellis is enjoying retirement but he still loves to come in to the office to lend a hand or just say hello.
Mrs. Marquie Busaferro
With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care, Marquie is a nationally certified Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in cardiopulmonary care across critical care, emergency, and outpatient settings. Known for a calm, focused presence in high-pressure environments, she has played a vital role in improving patient outcomes by delivering advanced respiratory support, ventilator management, and education tailored to both patients and families.
Driven by a passion for advocacy and health equity, Marquie blends technical expertise with a patient-first philosophy—ensuring that every breath a patient takes is supported with skill, dignity, and hope.
Whether collaborating with multidisciplinary teams or mentoring future clinicians, she brings professionalism, precision, and heart to the ever-evolving field of respiratory care.
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