Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jenna Fernandez . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Jenna , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.

A defining moment for me was early in my nursing career when one my patients experienced a heart attack before my eyes. Fortunately, we were able to save the patient, but after the event, I was deeply disappointed by the lack of patient education regarding lifestyle changes to prevent another heart attack in the future. This experience ignited my desire to practice medicine differently, and sparked my passion for wellness and preventative medicine.

After years of practicing as an RN in the acute care hospital setting, I was inspired to become a practitioner and to pave my own path. I wanted to help people optimize their health and avoid chronic disease and this led me to pursue my doctorate in nursing. After completion of my doctoral degree, I knew that I wanted to specialize in holistic medicine and help patients truly heal.

I also began practicing yoga to cope with the stress of working in the hospital environment. Yoga taught me the power of the mind-body connection, and our natural abilities to heal ourselves from within. I practiced yoga and meditation as a way to connect to myself and nourish my spirit. Yoga was such a life-changing practice for me and I yearned to share it with as many people as possible. I journeyed on a solo-trip to Costa Rica, where I brought this dream to fruition and became a certified yoga teacher. I currently teach locally in the Tampa area at the Bella Prana Collective and at Synergistiq Wellness, because I love feeling connected to my community and sharing yoga with them.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I am a family nurse practitioner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C and a yoga teacher as well. I practice integrative medicine at Synergistiq Wellness in Tampa and Clearwater, FL where we help patients optimize their health and well-being. I practice in a way that addresses the mind, body, and spirit of the patient to guide patients toward healing on a physical and emotional level. We offer a wide array of specialized laboratory testing, including gut health, thyroid, hormones, autoimmunity, neurotransmitters, and cancer screenings in order to get to the root cause of disease. Additionally, we offer a plethora of aesthetic and wellness services to help patients look and feel their best from the inside out. Overall, I deeply care about each and every patient and will go above and beyond to guide them on their wellness journey.

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

In my field, I think the most helpful tool for success is to truly value human connection. Listening intently to patients, and guiding them as they navigate their health is something I take great pride in. In my eyes, there is nothing more gratifying than deeply connecting with others and helping them transform their lives for the better. I treat patients as human beings, seeing them as a whole, because this is the way I would want myself and my loved ones to be treated in times of need.

If you could go back, would you choose the same profession, specialty, etc.?

I would absolutely choose the same profession and career path that I am on today. It is incredibly rewarding to help patients feel their best that they have ever felt. My experience as a registered nurse taught me the beauty and resilience of the human spirit, and as challenging as it was at times, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. My education has been a blend of western and eastern medicine modalities and this has made me the well-rounded provider that I am today. Practicing integrative medicine truly fills my cup and I love sharing it with you.

Contact Info:

• Website: Jennaroseyoga.com and Synergistiqhealth.com
• Instagram: Jennaroseyoga
• Youtube: Jenna rose yoga
• Other:
  Yoga Schedule: wednesday 545 pm Bella Prana Collective Tampa,fl  / Monday 5:30 pm  at Synergistiq Wellness, tampa fl

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