Comprehensive & Patient Centered Health Care
Meet The Team
Clinician
Vanessa Knowles, MSN, FNP-BC
Ms. Knowles is a Family Nurse Practitioner with clinical expertise in primary care and health care across the lifespan. She possesses a diverse background in health promotion, disease management, acute and chronic care, health education, and medication management.
Vanessa Knowles
About Vanessa
Vanessa is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner committed to holistic health. She integrates comprehensive wellness exams, personalized weight management, mental health support, and urgent care with patient education and supportive counseling. By addressing physical, lifestyle, and environmental factors, Vanessa empowers individuals to prevent illness, manage chronic conditions, and achieve long-term well-being.
Specialties
Preventive Health & Wellness Exams
Weight Management & Nutrition Counseling
Annual Physicals & Screenings
Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease)
Immunizations
Urgent Care Services
Women's Health
Adolescent & Adult Primary Care
Geriatric Care
Health Education & Counseling
Mental Health Support
Practice Approach
Evidence-Based Preventive Care
Motivational Interviewing
Patient-Centered Care
Solution-Focused Interventions
Lifestyle Modification
Practice Style
My approach centers on accessible, high-quality primary care with a holistic perspective. I emphasize prevention, early detection, and effective management of both acute and chronic conditions, including mental health. Through comprehensive wellness exams, personalized weight management, mental health support, and urgent care, I aim to be a trusted partner in your long-term health and well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Florida A&M University
Master of Science in Nursing, Concentration: Family Nurse Practitioner, Florida A&M University
Certifications | Licenses:
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Licensed in VA, MD, FL
Primary Care Focus
Comprehensive Primary Care
Preventive Health & Wellness Exams
Chronic Disease Management
Patient-Centered Care
Comprehensive Primary Care
Preventive Health & Wellness Exams
Chronic Disease Management
Mental Health Support