Tina Parks, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

A lifelong path in care: "I began working in healthcare at 16 and have grown my career across both clinical practice and education. Over the years, I’ve served as a tenured professor and dean of nursing, teaching medical-surgical care, adult population care, and clinical education in hospital settings. After the pandemic, I knew it was time to return to patient care. I moved into telehealth, focusing on hormone care for women ages 25–80, with a special focus on thyroid management."

Caring for the whole picture: "I see women through every layer of their midlife experience—perimenopause and menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, hormonally driven migraines, thyroid concerns, weight and metabolic changes, and the emotional and sleep challenges that often come along. My goal is to connect the dots between symptoms that are often dismissed or treated in isolation."

Digging deeper: "One patient came to me with fatigue, hair thinning, joint pain, and low libido—symptoms that could easily be chalked up to menopause. But something didn’t fit. When I ordered additional labs and referred her to rheumatology, she was later diagnosed with lupus. That experience reminded me how important it is to look deeper, listen carefully, and never assume symptoms have a single cause."

Individualized care: "I believe care should align with each woman’s own philosophy. Some prefer natural and lifestyle-based approaches, while others want straightforward medical treatment. I meet every patient where she is, asking thoughtful questions, unpacking her symptoms, and building a plan that feels right for her life and goals."