Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Ruder was born and raised in central Illnois. He is board certified in Adult Psychiatry and he has extensive experience in the sub-specialty of Forensic Psychiatry.
He graduated Summa Cum Lauda from Illinois Wesleyan University and attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his Psychiatry Residency at the University of California San Diego.
Dr. Ruder has nearly 30 years experience in outpatient psychiatry. He has expertise in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
Dr. David Patzer is a psychiatrist with board certifications in Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry with over 25 years’ experience in treating patients. He graduated magna cum laude from Illinois Wesleyan University and received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Patzer completed his residency in General Psychiatry at Yale University and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Yale Child Study Center. With areas of expertise in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, he is a member of numerous professional organizations and has received multiple accreditations, most recently Diplomate American Board of Addiction Medicine and Diplomate American Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction Medicine.
In his spare time, Dr. Patzer enjoys marathon running (20 plus and counting), spending time outdoors and is an avid concert goer.
“I felt very comfortable with Dr. Patzer. He listened to what I had to say and we resolved some previous issues. I was very satisfied with my visit. I truly appreciated the extra time he took with me.”
Welcome to Empowered Heart! We are an outpatient integrative mental health clinic that utilizes psychiatric medications, supplements, lab testing, and the healing arts to work with folxs ages 5 and up to help them meet their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs. We treat a variety of mental health conditions including, but not limited to: trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
At Empowered Heart, we believe that there is no "one size fits all" approach. Kendra pulls from her experience as a mental health nurse practitioner, her doctoral education at Vanderbilt University, and her advanced training in integrative health through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and the Institute for Functional Medicine in her care for you.
In your first appointment, we will take the time to listen to your story, acknowledging that you are the expert on you, and we will create a plan that is uniquely tailored to fit you. We welcome people of all background
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Empowered Heart Integrative Mental Health Care, PL
Welcome, I’m Blaire and have been practicing Integrative Medicine for the past 14 years. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, and Somatic Coach. My approach is personalized, collaborative, and rests in a resilience informed approach to mental health and wellness.
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Blaire Morriss: Integrative Mental Health, Medicine
I am originally from Johnson City, TN but have called Nashville home for the past twenty-five years. I became a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2005 with the desire to support adolescents and adults in feeling more empowered in their own healing journeys.
I have worked in a variety of community health settings, most recently at the the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Vanderbilt. My work at the Osher Center specialized in providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other disorders. During my tenure at the Osher Center, I was also part of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Initiative, as well as an instructor in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program.
I opened Mindful Psych to offer a restorative and integrative space for patients in need of supportive psychiatric treatment.
I am originally from Johnson City, TN but have called Nashville home for the past twenty-five years. I became a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2005 with the desire to support adolescents and adults in feeling more empowered in their own healing journeys.
I have worked in a variety of community health settings, most recently at the the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Vanderbilt. My work at the Osher Center specialized in providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other disorders. During my tenure at the Osher Center, I was also part of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Initiative, as well as an instructor in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program.
I opened Mindful Psych to offer a restorative and integrative space for patients in need of supportive psychiatric treatment.
My name is Alice Bernet and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Health and Wellness Coach. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who have anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, and substance use.
My broad training allows me to apply a whole person approach to psychiatric treatment and therapy. I specialize in psychotropic medication management with a motivational approach to problem solving and behavior change.
In our first session, you will quickly come to know me as a curious practitioner who is eager to demystify psychiatric conditions and treatments. I want to hear the story of what led you to our first appointment together. I'll ask lots of questions to refine a diagnostic picture and invite you to collaborate on an individualized treatment plan. My clients leave the first session equipped with a new understanding of their health and feeling confident about their treatment.
“My experience as Dr. Rossi patient was very good. He always listened to what I had to say about how I was feeling whether good or bad and would suggest possible solutions. I considered him a very good doctor.”
“It's great to find a medical practitioner that listens to patients. I do not have the expertise or experience that Leah LaRussa has, but I know what I feel like and struggle with. It's nice to work with someone that takes my concerns and walks me through different solutions.”
“Dr. King really took the time to listen. He didn't take my previous diagnosis at face value; he took the time to understand my personal symptoms. He explained the functions of medication and went over side effects. I know that finding the right regimen can take a while, but Dr. King has a game plan for me. I feel confident in him. For the first time in a very long time, I feel hopeful. Thank you Dr. King!”
