Kristen Shaffer, MSN, FNP-C

I have a passion for promoting wellness and see the incredible value that even small amounts of weight loss can have on overall health, hence the start of Tailwind Medical Weight Loss.

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts and a Master’s Degree from Gonzaga University. I am Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Additionally, I earned a second Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management from Drexel University and a postgraduate certificate in Geriatrics from George Washington University.  

I have over 25 years of experience in healthcare. I have worked in Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Geriatrics, and Women's Health. 

I offer convenient care via a telehealth platform. The beauty of this is having access to me directly via text, call, or email. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and share your victories, and challenges, or even just to say hello. Let’s take on this adventure together!

Evaluating and treating excess weight as a disease of metabolism can help a person achieve lifelong results.  I seek to walk alongside you to coach and support your journey to a healthier you.

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