About Dianna
✤My Background
From a young age, I was immersed in holistic wellness. My upbringing involved attachment parenting and a focus on lifestyle and diet. My mom incorporated massage, reflexology, and reiki into our daily lives, making it feel like everyone’s mom did energy work for everything from headaches to emotional ups and downs!
After graduating from the University of Iowa’s nursing program (alongside co-founder Kara), I started my career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This experience, shared with co-founder Sarah, psych provider Danielle, and nurse Kala, instilled in me a profound respect for human life and the complexities of the healthcare system. Although I cherished this environment, I knew it was time to expand my horizons. I pursued my Family Nurse Practitioner degree and board certification and have focused on women’s health for the past decade.
From a young age, I was immersed in holistic wellness. My upbringing involved attachment parenting and a focus on lifestyle and diet. My mom incorporated massage, reflexology, and reiki into our daily lives, making it feel like everyone’s mom did energy work for everything from headaches to emotional ups and downs!
After graduating from the University of Iowa’s nursing program (alongside co-founder Kara), I started my career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This experience, shared with co-founder Sarah, psych provider Danielle, and nurse Kala, instilled in me a profound respect for human life and the complexities of the healthcare system. Although I cherished this environment, I knew it was time to expand my horizons. I pursued my Family Nurse Practitioner degree and board certification and have focused on women’s health for the past decade.
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✤My Transition to Integrative Family Medicine
My journey took a turn when I realized the limitations of traditional Western medicine. I often felt that women needed more than what could be offered in brief office visits. I sought a more holistic and comprehensive approach to women’s health—one that goes beyond the constraints of conventional models. This search led me to IFM. Here, I found a practice that aligns with my values and beliefs, allowing me to provide personalized care that truly addresses the unique needs and concerns of each individual. I’m grateful to be part of this transformative journey and to support women in achieving their highest potential in health and well-being. |
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General Bio
A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health
As a Nurse Practitioner with a focus on integrative care, my mission is to provide holistic and personalized support to women at every stage of life. My extensive background in women’s health and nursing, combined with a passion for integrative medicine, allows me to blend traditional practices with alternative therapies to address the unique needs of each woman.
Treating the Whole Person
I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Rather than just addressing symptoms, I aim to uncover and address the underlying causes of health issues to promote long-term wellness. By integrating evidence-based medicine with natural healing methods, I craft individualized treatment plans designed to support optimal health outcomes.
Emphasizing a Comprehensive ApproachIn my practice, I emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to healthcare. This includes:
I work collaboratively with my patients, empowering them to take an active role in their health and make informed decisions about their care.
Commitment to Compassionate Care
I am dedicated to offering compassionate, comprehensive, and integrative care to women of all ages. My focus is on promoting health, preventing disease, and supporting each woman’s journey to wellness. It’s an honor to partner with women in their pursuit of balance and vitality, and I am committed to helping them achieve their best possible health.
As a Nurse Practitioner with a focus on integrative care, my mission is to provide holistic and personalized support to women at every stage of life. My extensive background in women’s health and nursing, combined with a passion for integrative medicine, allows me to blend traditional practices with alternative therapies to address the unique needs of each woman.
Treating the Whole Person
I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Rather than just addressing symptoms, I aim to uncover and address the underlying causes of health issues to promote long-term wellness. By integrating evidence-based medicine with natural healing methods, I craft individualized treatment plans designed to support optimal health outcomes.
Emphasizing a Comprehensive ApproachIn my practice, I emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to healthcare. This includes:
- Lifestyle Modifications: Tailoring changes to improve overall well-being.
- Nutrition: Providing guidance on dietary choices to support health.
- Energy and Spiritual Needs: Incorporating practices that nurture inner balance.
- Stress Management: Offering strategies to manage stress and enhance life quality.
I work collaboratively with my patients, empowering them to take an active role in their health and make informed decisions about their care.
Commitment to Compassionate Care
I am dedicated to offering compassionate, comprehensive, and integrative care to women of all ages. My focus is on promoting health, preventing disease, and supporting each woman’s journey to wellness. It’s an honor to partner with women in their pursuit of balance and vitality, and I am committed to helping them achieve their best possible health.
More About Dianna
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Specialty: Women’s Health
Typical Patient: Women of all ages, females starting at age 14. Education: Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC Conditions I Treat and Services I Offer: Preventive care - GYN annual exams, vaginal infections, hormonal imbalances with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), contraceptive options, intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control options, irregular bleeding concerns, breast lumps, sexual health, sexual trauma, reproductive health and fertility, functional medicine testing, labs, supplements, and so much more. Professional Approach to the Integrative Medical Model: My approach to the integrative care model is to acknowledge that this is a collaborative experience built on mutual respect and trust. Trauma-informed care is what to expect. I am here to witness where you are, what you need and want, and help facilitate your highest possible health path. Other Personal Insight: I show up every day with the intention to assist in the healing process, not only for the patients I serve but also for myself and my family. My journey to this point has been eventful, and I have had to heal traumas, optimize lifestyle choices, move my body, learn stress management tools, and dig deep into the pits of shadow work to get here and now. If this resonates, I would be happy to co-create your very own personalized healing journey! |
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