Tell us what makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider. As a healthcare professional, I enjoy helping patients reach their optimum state of well-being. I believe education is the key to a healthy lifestyle. In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? As a provider, you must meet your patient where they are in their stage of life in order to be effective in their healthcare needs. You have to understand the patient as a whole to be able to address their physical needs. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? I have been a NP for 8 years. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and three kids. We are usually playing ball together or traveling.