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
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Amin, an Oklahoma native, pursued his undergraduate years at University of Texas in Austin. He then completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Florida.
Dr. Amin is dedicated to helping those with mental and behavioral health needs. He enjoys mentoring other Healthcare Professionals and supporting the community through Psychiatric Medicine.
An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Amin has a particular interest in running, hiking, playing sports, and travel. With a focus on healthy living, Dr. Amin shares his passion and approach to a balanced lifestyle with his patients.
Dr. Alton J Appleton works as a General Psychiatrist, geographically located in the Middle Tennessee area. He completed medical school and residency training and has received extensive training in the diagnosis and management of the following conditions:
Major Depressive Disorder
General Anxiety Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dementia
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Opioid use Disorder
Alcohol use Disorder
Dr. Appleton attended Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in New Jersey and completed his Residency program at Meharry Medical College in Nashville TN. He is board eligible for General Psychiatry in 2022. He is currently accepting new patients in his office located in Murfreesboro TN.
Dr. Appleton is affiliated with Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute (MTMHI) and Elam Mental Health Institute.
About Dr. Janet Webster-Call, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
I have achieved every degree in nursing : Certified Nursing Assistant, License Practical Nurse, Associate Degree Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing , Masters of Science Nursing and the Doctorate of Nursing Practice. I am Board Certified in Psychiatry as well as Family Practice. I have worked in psychiatry since 1992 in long term, acute, outpatient, inpatient and rehab. I have testified in many court proceeding as a expert witness in psychiatry. As a Professor at the University of Memphis, I taught clinical psychiatry to undergraduate nursing students. In addition to this, I took part in an innovative and unique Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency program. This program was developed by Duke University School of Nursing and the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This additional training and experience, further expanded my scope of practice of being a specialist in Veteran's diverse mental healthcare needs.
Dr. Amin, an Oklahoma native, pursued his undergraduate years at University of Texas in Austin. He then completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Florida.
Dr. Amin is dedicated to helping those with mental and behavioral health needs. He enjoys mentoring other Healthcare Professionals and supporting the community through Psychiatric Medicine.
An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Amin has a particular interest in running, hiking, playing sports, and travel. With a focus on healthy living, Dr. Amin shares his passion and approach to a balanced lifestyle with his patients.
