Today we’d like to introduce you to Treva Mitchell, MSN, APRN, FNP-C and Cherlonda Westley-Henry, MSN, APRN, FNP-C.
Hi Treva and Cherlonda, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Treva Mitchell is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with eighteen years of health care experience. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern University A & M College and a Master of Science in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society, Texas Nurse Practitioners Association, National Nurse Business Association, and the Obesity Medicine Association.
Cherlonda Westley-Henry is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with twenty-three years of healthcare experience. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from William Carey College and a Master of Science in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society, Texas Nurse Practitioners Association, National Nurses Business Association, and the Obesity Medicine Association.
F.I.T Medical Weight Loss & Optimization was created out of a desire to see a change in healthcare delivery. We recognized the importance of maintaining a healthy weight as we’ve struggles with unwanted weight gain in the past. We genuinely care about health and wellness as we live our lives by the same principles we teach our patients.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Overall, the process was effortless. Initially, it was the fear of the unknown. Stepping out on faith to execute the plan. We were stuck in the analysis paralysis phase for a while.
The biggest obstacle has been learning about entrepreneurship and the business aspect of healthcare. Nursing curriculums did not offer a focus on entrepreneurship and business operations. We utilized other sources such as Score, Liftoff Houston, SBDC (Small Business Development Center), and Elite Nurse practitioner. Another challenge encountered was approval for small business funding. We did not allow the lack of funding to interrupt the launch of our business. We are a self-funded business.
As you know, we’re big fans of F.I.T Medical Weight Loss & Optimization. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Obesity is a real pandemic and often presents as the “elephant in the room.” Obesity is at the root of most common chronic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and some common ailments.
In the traditional system, providers often tell patients to lose weight without the proper directions to achieve successful results. This is mostly due to a time-based approach which leads to quantity vs. quality of care.
Our preference to approach medicine became a more holistic, integrative, and individualized approach. F.I.T stands for fixin’ it 2gether. The “it” is anything else that could impede the clients from reaching optimal health. Our appointment times are longer, so we can dig in and figure out the barriers patients face. Our logo embodies health and wellness. The apple represents health, and the image in the middle symbolizes two people working together.
We offer a range of medical weight loss services and programs to help our patients meet their weight loss goals. F.I.T visits are designed to show wellness can be achieved through lifestyle modifications. We focus on long lasting results vs. quick weight loss solutions. Our individualized plans target goals, habits, nutrition & exercise.
Our basic services include: initial consultations, medical history & physical exam, body composition analysis, nutritional counseling, exercise prescriptions, & an individualized prescription plan. Additional service options are: Hormone therapy, B12, fat burner injections, supplements, home assessments & community circle events. We also offer functional testing such as: GI Mapping, micronutrients, DUTCH, ZRT, PULS Cardiac and Diabetes Predict testing to name a few.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
We are always looking for opportunities to collaborate, grow and build relationships. The best way to contact us would be via email if you are interested in collaboration.
Contact Info:
- Email: info@fixittogetherweightloss.com
- Website: www.fixittogetherweightloss.com
- Instagram: f.i.tweightloss
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/f.i.t.medweightloss/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/fit-medical-weight-loss-and-optimization-tomball
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