High Blood Pressure & Weight Loss Health Coach
DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CEN
For many years, I thought becoming a nurse practitioner was the ultimate position to truly help people on their journeys to health and wellness. However, after working in this role for several years, I realized that our healthcare system isn’t set up to adequately care for people the way they need to be cared for. I became disenfranchised with the system I had grown to love after realizing the emphasis on sick care and the lack of prevention care.
I wanted to spend time with my patients listening to their stories, educating them about their bodies needs, and helping them to develop plans for optimal health. My focus on high blood pressure and weight loss is because these topics are near and dear to my life journey in prevention. I know the tools to get you well. This is why I was moved to start Heart and Soul Health
I decided I wanted to become a nurse when I was in the 3rd grade. My grandfather who had Type 2 Diabetes had to have both legs amputated above the knee leaving him wheelchair bound. He struggled for many years prior to his death, but he always found a smile when his nurse, Sharon showed up to care for him. I decided at that stage in my life that helping people is what I wanted to do. And so I did. I received a full scholarship to run track and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 3x with my BSN, MSN, and DNP (might I add, all while winning 2-national championship team titles). I had hoped each degree would get me closer to my dream career.
I had worked for >15 years as a nurse, I had started a nonprofit, and I eventually went to get a post-master’s certification to become a Nurse Practitioner. This new certification landed me in cardiology. I started my new career excited to address the Number #1 cause for death in America- Heart Disease. After caring for patients for more than 2 yrs in cardiology, I came to a somber realization– our healthcare system neglects prevention.This eye-opening conclusion left me disenfranchised.
I have experienced the failures of our healthcare system multiple times personally, through my family & friends, and with how I am allowed to care for patients within healthcare institutions. People are looking for help. They want to avoid sickness. They are tired to being prescribed more pills. They hope for better care.
I decided to go back to the root of the problem and address issues that could be modified early on. This idea birthed Heart & Soul Health. I take my time, I listen, I provide solutions, I guide, and I pray. I believe in a total wellness approach that addresses the mind, the body, and the soul. Welcome to healthcare from my heart for your soul! Click the link below to learn more.
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