Advanced Vital Being Health & Wellness is a nurse practitioner-led integrative health and wellness practice offering behavioral health services and non-surgical weight management through holistic nursing care. We believe self-care is health care and that effective, long-term weight management requires a holistic approach that considers the whole person. We integrate physical and mental healthcare to create individualized care plans that address both the mind and body. The mission of Advanced Vital Being (AVB) Health & Wellness is to assist individuals with successfully reaching and maintaining their ultimate health and wellness goals.
Rachel E. Paquette Resendes is a double board certified, doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner who has a passion for preventative and integrative healthcare to address both the mind and body. She believes physical and mental health are integral to each other and must be treated together as one. She is double board certified as an adult health and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has been practicing preventative primary care since she graduated from The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2011. Rachel has continuing education from The Beck Institute in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Weight Loss and Maintenance, Harvard Medical School in Lifestyle Medicine and Laser and Aesthetic Therapies. She is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association, Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Dolapo (Dola) Seun-Afolabi BA, LPN, Nurse Manager
Dolapo (Dola), is a highly skilled licensed practical nurse with over 15 years of experience in nursing, education, and management. She is known for her positive attitude and teamwork abilities. She provides high quality nursing care to all patients, prioritizing safety, comfort, and compassion. She has continuing education in aesthetics and experience assisting providers in the out-patient, long-term care and medical spa setting. She is currently furthering her education in nursing by pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She is fluent in both German and French and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics and communications from The University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Filomena has had her own successful personal weight loss journey. She has lost over 100 pounds and has maintained this loss for over 2 years. She brings this personal experience and insight to her practice management and coaching work at Advanced Vital Being Health & Wellness. She provides motivation and inspiration to patients, helping them with accountability and support through their weight loss and wellness journeys.
Roz is a seasoned registered nurse, with more than 30 years of professional nursing experience, skilled at holistic health, healing, and education. She has a passion for assisting individuals create personalized goals that address both the mind and body to guide them towards becoming both healthier and energetic. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from The University of New England and is a certified health coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has continuing education in complementary energy therapies including Reiki and massage from the Polarity Realization Institute of Ipswich, Massachusetts.
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