Southwest Healing
Nurse practitioners support individuals from all backgrounds in achieving better health and well-being, regardless of their current physical condition. We bring compassion, expertise, and attentive care to every patient interaction. As advocates for both patients and their communities, we are committed to offering care that honors privacy, ensures safety, and treats every individual with compassion and respect.
How are you feeling? Are you doing everything you can—or everything you’d like? Do you want to improve your health but not know how? If you’re unsure how to take the next step, your nurse practitioner is here to guide you. I’m here to help.
We support your health with L.O.V.E.
Listening.
Open conversations.
Valuing what you bring to the table. You know you better than anyone else.
Embracing wellness and life.
Blog Posts
- Controlling Menopause Symptoms: A Practical, Personal Approach to Wellness Part 2
By Dr Victoria Wills Sleep is NOT Optional If you are like me, you might find yourself exhausted yet unable to sleep. You are not alone. Sleep disturbances are common during menopause due to fluctuating hormones. Pay attention to sleep hygiene. Sticking to a consistent sleep schedule, creating a calming bedtime routine, limiting caffeine and… Read more: Controlling Menopause Symptoms: A Practical, Personal Approach to Wellness Part 2 - Controlling Menopause Symptoms: A Practical, Personal Approach to Wellness
By Dr Victoria Wills As a healthcare professional and a woman who has navigated the challenges of menopause, I can attest that it is much more than hot flashes, mood swings and brain fog. It is a transition that affects all aspects of your body, mind and confidence. The good news is that you don’t… Read more: Controlling Menopause Symptoms: A Practical, Personal Approach to Wellness - Key Takeaways for Nurse Practitioners at AANP 2025
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the 2025 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Conference. During my clinical training, all my preceptors listed the AANP as “THE” conference to attend. See below for a list of the lectures I attended. It’s funny. I thought the statistics lecture was going to be the… Read more: Key Takeaways for Nurse Practitioners at AANP 2025 - Ice, ice babyI recently had a procedure and was reminded of the amazing power of cold therapy. When you have an injury to your skin/muscle tissue, it’s normal to have symptoms of inflammation: pain, swelling, redness and warmth. They can be difficult to cope with or even debilitating. Ice or cold therapy may be recommended by surgeons… Read more: Ice, ice baby