Hello! I’m Abby Hand, Preconception Health Consultant, and soon-to-be published author. I help couples over 35 improve their health before trying to conceive (TTC). My process uses positive lifestyle change and health optimization grounded in current research, traditional medicine, and natural philosophies. I also incorporate biometric tracking, epigenetic data, and other valuable tools into a complex systems approach to coaching. What makes my practice extra unique is that I draw on my own autoimmune disease and pregnancy experiences to empower folks and help them navigate perinatal and chronic disease care. Preconception health is my passion and I strongly believe optimizing the health of both parents prior to conception helps build strong families and communities, creating a healthier, more resilient world.

While my own experiences inform how I work with clients, I also have an extensive formal and informal educational background. I earned my undergraduate degree from Vassar College (Geology, with a focus on Environmental Studies) and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas (with a focus on maternal health). I’ve also worked in the medical field for over 15 years, including as a nurse in Labor & Delivery, Functional Medicine, and in Precision Medicine. On top of that, I’m an Apeiron Certified Epigenetic Coach, and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and am currently working on my Women’s Herbal Educator certification.

Most importantly though, I’m the mom of an amazing little boy and partner to an incredible husband. Our family (including three dogs), splits our time between Austin and the Texas Hill Country, where we hone our skills of self-sufficiency and work to restore the health of our land. We believe personal health cannot be truly obtained without also addressing environmental health. I’m happiest when I’m tromping around in the woods looking at plants with my guys.

Founder and Owner of Nourish Medicine

Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine

Alejandra Carrasco, M.D. is a board certified physician who practices functional and integrative medicine. She is a certified practitioner by the Institute of Functional Medicine, as well as by the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine.

Dr. Alex is also the author of the #1 Bestselling book, “Bloom: 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Health, Cultivate Your Desires, and Reignite Your Spark”.

She opened her private practice, Nourish Medicine, in 2012 where she provides compassionate and collaborative medical care that blends the best of conventional medicine with an integrative functional medicine approach.

Dr. Alex’s goal is to find the root causes of issues, not to mask their symptoms temporarily. Proven, natural therapies are always considered first, with standard conventional therapies available when needed.

Hannah Goldberg is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Center for Green Psychiatry in West Lake Hills. Hannah embodies a philosophy of holistic and integrative care, based on the principle that health of the mind and body are strongly intertwined. Her approach is to understand and appreciate all aspects of a person, focusing not only on client concerns but also on strengths and abilities to reach optimal wellness. Hannah believes that natural empathy, compassion, and intuition form the essence of psychological healing, and this is what her practice is based on.

One of Hannah’s specializations is Perinatal Mental Health, as she understands firsthand how the pregnancy and postpartum period can greatly affect mental wellbeing, and she is passionate about providing resources and care to this population. Other clinical specialties include mood and anxiety disorders, as well as issues pertaining to adolescents. Hannah strives to create a collaborative relationship with each client that is nurturing, motivating, challenging, and authentic, and that leads to achievement of goals and positive change.

At this time, Hannah is currently accepting new patients ages 13-65 for telepsychiatry appointments.

Education

Hannah graduated with honors and received her Master of Science degree with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specialization from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Previously, she attended the University of California at Davis with a double major in Psychology and Music, as well as Azusa Pacific University for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Before moving on to her Master’s degree, Hannah spent seven years as a Registered Nurse, primarily working with psychiatric and high risk antepartum/postpartum patients. Hannah is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, National Society for Collegiate Scholars, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Life Interests

Hannah maintains work/life balance by enjoying her time playing flute and violin, dancing, reading in coffee shops, being a military spouse and a mom to her twin boys, and raising two Nigerian Dwarf goats!

For more information about Hannah’s practice and approach to care, as well as contact and booking information, please visit her personal website at www.hannahgpsychnp.com.

Doctor of Physical Therapy @ ResilientRX

Education:

• Bachelors in Biology at SUNY Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
• Bachelors of Health Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversIty, Brooklyn NY

Advance training

• Pelvic floor rehabilitation training through The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Pelvic health
• Institute of Physical Art: Continence, Reproduction and Sex (CRS)
• Institute of Physical Art: The Functional Approach to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF1)​

Goals:

Michelle believes in empowering individuals to integrate exercise and wellness into their daily lives and brings this passion to her treatment. She strives to guide people through their recovery of function and instills confidence in activities that were previously limited for them.

About:

Michelle has worked extensively with a population having pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum changes since the start of her career. She underwent intensive training in pelvic floor physical therapy, expanding her knowledge on the integrative approach to patient care.