6 years of experience
My name is Jan Ford. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner. I feel that these two board certifications work well together in a holistic way. I like to rule out hormonal imbalances along with making sure thyroid function and other key labs are at optimal function. I specialize in ADHD amongst many other mental health disorders. I make sure that the entire body is running in harmony. I help to coordinate care if need be. I work closely with social services to get my clients the help they need to live a better quality of life.
The first visit is around 60 minutes. It is mostly paperwork and inputting the client history and expanding on it. Other tests might need to be ordered such as bloodwork, urine screenings and EKGs. After the first visit follow ups are 30 minutes, usually every four weeks after that depending on medication.
Medication management and supportive therapy. I do use several different screenings that I will have a client complete before their visit.
I like to keep my practice very personal and relaxed. I inform every new client not to be nervous. I understand how nerve wracking it can be to open up to a complete stranger. It is not this way in my practice everyone will treat you with kindness and respect.