Philosophy of Care

“My practice is based on creating a supportive partnership by respecting individual health values, traditions and personal wellness goals while offering best evidence-based medical care options. In my years of managing complex health conditions, I have learned health meaning and preferences evolve over time. I believe it is important to listen, monitor and acknowledge these dynamic preferences and choices. It is truly an honor to provide guidance, comprehensive education, treatments and advocacy to persons facing elevated cancer health risk."

About

Affiliations

• American Nurses Association (ANA)
• ANCC
• National Consortium of Breast Centers
• HPNA, ACHPN
• Minnesota Nurse Practitioners MNNP

Personal

Michele lives in Twin Cities with her husband, son and two dogs. She loves the outdoors including camping in the boundary waters, trail hiking, running and downhill skiing. She also enjoys yoga, vegetable and flower gardening, cooking, trying new recipes as well as exploring new restaurants.

Michele has been a Certified Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner since 2006 and a RN since 1996. She has most recently spent over a decade specializing in the management of complex health issues and assisting patients and families navigate challenging health choices. She has had a special interest in medical ethics, pain and symptom management, women’s health , patient advocacy, genetics, research and education. In recent years, she has had experience teaching nurses, advanced practice providers and medical residents in the clinical setting and NP students as adjunct faculty College of St Catherine’s.