Naomi "Alessa" Marr, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC

A wide view of women’s health: "I’ve been in healthcare since 2005. I attended Columbia University in New York, where my education was shaped as much by strong clinical training as by curiosity—about people, cultures, and how women experience care across different settings. My career has taken me from flu-shot clinics while in traveling care to Planned Parenthood, postpartum hospital care, clinical education, fertility care in Los Angeles, and nearly a decade providing women’s health in a community clinic on California’s Central Coast."

Listening makes the difference: "There have been a handful of patient interactions where I knew, without question, that empathy, persistence, and truly delving deeper made a meaningful difference. Often we never know the impact we have, and when we do, it feels like a quiet gift—affirmation to keep showing up and keep listening. Those moments continue to guide how I care for women today."

Care with humility and trust: "Early in my career, I felt pressure to have all the answers. Time has been humbling. I’ve learned that admitting what we don’t know, trusting the intelligence of the body, and partnering with patients is often the best starting point, especially during major transitions like menopause."

Growing alongside my patients: "Midlife care feels like a natural progression of my healthcare journey. I’m excited by the learning, the collaboration, and the opportunity to help women feel heard, validated, relieved, and confident as they move into this next phase. I aim to support not just symptom relief, but long-term vitality, health, and longevity."