Founder of Aspire Wellness Integrative Health & a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner rooted in her faith. Deidre specializes in women’s health, with a focus on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, fertility support, and hormone balance. Her expertise extends to conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, menopause, perimenopause, fertility, BHRT, autoimmune disease, gut health, detoxification, immune health, and chronic disease. With over 20 years of experience, she is passionate about helping patients restore balance and vitality by addressing the root causes of their symptoms. She works closely with individuals facing hormonal imbalances, fertility challenges, and digestive concerns, creating personalized treatment plans that integrate evidence-based functional medicine to support long-term wellness. As a certified fertility specialist through A4M, she guides families on their fertility journey using holistic and integrative approaches. Her commitment is to empower each patient to feel their best and achieve optimal health.

A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with over 20 years of experience in women’s health. Katie holds a certificate in obesity medicine and works closely with many patients on their weight loss journey. She specializes in hypercortisolism and is also an adjunct faculty member at Otterbein University. Her passion lies in helping individuals restore gut health through comprehensive gut microbiome testing, followed by personalized treatment plans involving targeted supplements and dietary changes.

A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, her doctoral project was on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Testing Strategies. Carla began her journey in Functional Medicine in 2021 during her clinical  preceptorship with Deidre Arms, and brings over a decade of experience to our practice. She currently serves as a nursing instructor at The Ohio State University with a clinical background rooted inpatient care, managing complex illness, disease processes, and acute injuries.

A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience. Her clinical background spans pediatric and primary care to urgent care and home health, giving her a well-rounded perspective in patient care. Lauren is especially passionate about educating pediatric patients and their families, focusing on health promotion and preventing illness before it starts. Alongside her practice, she serves as a faculty member in Otterbein University’s Department of Nursing and contributes to her community as part of the LEADS Head Start Health Advisory Committee.

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