My philosophy on healthcare is a bit different.
I take the time to truly understand my patients' physical, emotional and sexual health needs and goals. And empower my patients to live their lives to the fullest.
Hi I'm Kelly...
I started Kelly's Clinic so I can treat people the way I want to be treated. With time, kindness and warmth.
As a nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in hospitals, palliative support, addiction services, clinical practice and virtual care, I am trained to:
- assess patient needs
- order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests
- diagnose diseases
- formulate and prescribe medications
- create treatment plans
- be a trusted advisor to talk to
- help you understand your options
- understand what's going on with your body
- get you the right referrals to specialists
- achieve your healthcare goals
…and help you navigate what can sometimes be a complicated healthcare system.
My qualifications include:
Diploma of Nursing, Univ. Ottawa (1994)
Bachelor of Science Nursing, Univ. Ottawa (1997)
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner-Certification, Univ. Ottawa (2009)
Here's something to know about me.
I hate seeing people suffer.
It's what makes me a great nurse. And why I started Kelly's Clinic.
For many years I practiced as a NP in a local clinic.
It was through this experience that I realized an unfortunate truth: the public healthcare system lacks the time to listen and personalize treatment plans for individual patients.
Many patients, especially women suffering menopause symptoms, were booking time with me rather than the doctor because I listened. I asked probing questions. I researched the root causes of my patients’ physical, emotional and sexual health concerns. And the latest treatments available.
I have seen how a little more time LISTENING to patients and a little more time developing INDIVIDUAL treatment options, results in life changing health outcomes.
Nothing makes me happier than to see my patients living their best lives.
But I couldn't do it alone...
Olivia Dale
Hello! My name is Olivia Dale. I have been working with Kelly for the past three years as a nursing student. I will receive my nursing degree this year (2023) and am excited to have more time to do what I love: tending to people who need a caring hand in their health. Here at Kelly’s Clinic I triage and prioritize patient needs using evidence-based practice. I remain up to date with ongoing changes across healthcare in Canada to better serve our patients. My academic and practical experience as a nurse has guided me toward women’s health, specifically post-partum and young female health. The catalyst for this passion is a desire to empower women and aid them on a healthy lifestyle journey. I share Kelly's compassion and philosophy on healthcare. I believe every person deals with their healthcare concerns and limitations differently. I want every patient we treat to feel comfortable in our care.
“Together, Kelly & I were able to properly diagnose what the true issues were and properly treat my problems. Not only was Kelly able to help me get back to running half-marathons, but I am enjoying a number of other benefits from her pelvic floor program!"
– Mary
“I truly cannot thank you enough for all your kindness and care. It's an incredibly rare thing to find someone who cares as much as you do, and my entire family cannot thank you enough. You are wonderful.”