Founded in 1988 and with locations across VA and NC, Care Advantage is focused on providing our clients with the personal care services they need to remain safe, healthy, and happy in their home environment. Each care plan is tailor-made to suit the needs of both clients and their loved ones be it for personal care, companionship or skilled nursing.... Read More about Care Advantage

I became a registered nurse and a pediatric nurse practitioner to care for children and their families. I went to school at UNC-Chapel Hill for my Master's Program and since then, I have worked in primary care and mental health/behavioral health for youth and children. I enjoy focusing on prevention of diseases and illnesses along with early intervention. Outside of... Read More about Teri J. Brown, PNP

I’m a relational person, and always knew I wanted to work in an environment that gave me the opportunity to meet and care for people. It’s a privilege to partner with my patients, to help them heal, and to be an advocate in their corner as they undergo whatever treatment they need. My care philosophy is defined by my belief... Read More about Elaina Williams, MSN, CPNP-PC

I choose to become a nurse practitioner as I have always had a passion for taking care of others and making a difference. I started in the healthcare field at the age of 17 years old working as a medical assistant, and have worked my way up from a certified nursing assistant (CNA) to a registered nurse (RN), and now... Read More about Amanda Dupuis, FNP-C

As an OBGYN Family Nurse Practitioner, I’m passionate about providing patient-centered, evidence-based care to those I serve. I was inspired to become a nurse after watching the incredible care my grandfather received during his cancer treatment—especially from the nurses who made such a meaningful difference in his experience. That inspiration eventually led me to a career in emergency medicine and... Read More about Karley Elizabeth Bastien, MSN, FNP-C, MSCP

I chose to become an advanced practice provider to help people optimize their health. My approach to patient care is to prevent or reverse chronic diseases rather than simply manage them; address the root causes of disease rather than just the symptoms; apply the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine to optimize health; discuss acute and chronic medical conditions, review standard... Read More about Chadwick "Chad" Royster, RN, BSN, DNP, AGACNP

I wanted to become a pediatric nurse practitioner because of a desire to provide preventative care to our community. I want to help educate families on healthy lifestyles in order to prevent disease and increase quality of life from an early age. I also want to empower families to provide excellent care for their children. If they have concerns, I... Read More about Lindsay Walters, CPNP-PC

I’ve worked in CT surgery for 13 years, initially as an ICU nurse and, for the past five years, as an NP. I chose this field because caring for a complex patient population is very rewarding. It’s fulfilling to see patients recover. The fact that they undergo such an invasive operation and are able to resume their normal lives shortly... Read More about Kerry Anne Perrin, AGACNP

Jim Robinson, is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC). He is a graduate of the UNC School of Nursing earning both a Master’s of Science and a Bachelor’s of Science in nursing In addition, he has completed the Neuroscience Institute's Master of Psychopharmacology program. He and his wife Anne have lived in the community for over thirty years and... Read More about JAMES ROBINSON, MSN, NP, FNP

My passion for medicine started at a very young age as I found the human body quite engaging and wanted to learn everything I could about the incredible processes that make it function. Most of all, I found that I enjoyed caring for patients and understanding how I could provide the best care possible. This led me to pursue a... Read More about Meghan Theresa Cowles, FNP-BC, MSN