Meet our new provider

Monica McKitterick • July 7, 2020

Joanna is a native Texan that has dedicated her career to providing convenient, holistic healthcare to patients of all ages. She loves to support them in achieving their goals and optimal health, while preventing illness. 


A registered nurse since 2002, Joanna's nursing experience focused primarily in Pediatric specialty areas like Oncology, and some Women's health. Joanna chose to pursue becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner so she could care for patients of all ages. She relocated to Central Texas in 2009 after she received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University and became a board certified FNP. Joanna has worked in many healthcare settings including community health clinics working with the medically underserved, urgent care, providing home visits, in retail clinics, and with substance abuse and detox centers.

 

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Joanna strives to constantly improve the patient care experience by implementing best clinical practices, incorporating complementary medicine when possible, and being an advocate for her patients. She is highly interested in caring for chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension, chronic allergies/sinus issues, women's health, along with acute illnesses. 


Joanna and her husband, Brad, have two adorable young children that keep life busy and very entertaining. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family. 

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