About Joelle

Why I Do This Work

If your body is telling you something feels off, you are right. You know your body better than anyone, and you deserve to be believed.

You may have heard:
“Your labs look fine.”
“It’s all in your head.”
“There’s nothing we can do.”

I cannot promise everything, but I can promise that will not be our conversation.

Your Transformation Starts Here

With my unique Empower Method™ I combine functional medicine, lifestyle optimization, medical hypnosis, energy healing and the emotional release to support your mind, body and spirit.

Most importantly, we’ll focus on YOU. No one-size-fits-all. I partner with you to uncover root causes, shift patterns that drain you, and build sustainable habits so you can thrive without being reliant on long-term medications or endless quick fixes.

Why This Matters

I understand what it feels like to be dismissed and left searching for answers. Years ago, I faced a neurological disorder that no one seemed to understand. That experience changed the way I practice medicine forever. It showed me how important it is to listen fully, look beyond symptoms, and honor the wisdom of the body.

That journey led me to build Empower Health & Wellness, a space where clinical medicine and holistic healing meet. My work combines functional and lifestyle medicine, medical hypnosis, and energy healing to help restore the body’s natural rhythm and reconnect you with your innate ability to heal.

Because I have walked this path myself, I know how overwhelming it can feel when your body no longer feels like your own. My role is to help you find clarity, rebuild trust in your body, and feel safe, strong, and empowered from within.

My Qualifications

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Completed coursework in Functional Medicine via the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM)
Certified in Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching (Harvard Medical School Executive Education)
Certified in Reiki, Emotion Code, trauma-informed hypnosis (ISSTD)
Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, American Holistic Nurses Association, School of Applied Functional Medicine

These credentials support the deep, integrative care I provide, but more importantly, they mean you are working with someone who has the training and lived experience to help you move from frustration to freedom.

PARTNERS

The IV Garden

At The IV Garden, they envision wellness as a vibrant, ongoing cultivation. They believe true well-being comes from caring for your body both inside and out.

The IV Garden was founded by experienced nurses Taylor Morgan MSN, FNP-BC, and Elizabeth Dishman RN, BSN with backgrounds in medical and cosmetic dermatology. Their entire team is composed of dedicated, compassionate and highly skilled medical professionals committed to your care.

They offer the latest in vitality and anti-aging solutions, and strive to create an environment of unparalleled comfort and personalized attention. You’ll experience their commitment to comfort with three dedicated treatment areas, perfect whether you’re there for a group session or prefer your own private space.

As a women-owned business, they’re also focused on sustainability, consistently incorporating eco-friendly medical supply options wherever possible into their practice.

Wellness Blueprint

Serious Workouts. Serious Results. Absurdly Fun People.

Wellness Blueprint brings accessible, results-driven, and fun fitness to diverse communities. Fitness, Climbing, Workshops, Events, Personal Training.

With over 22 years of experience, Whitney Meza has built fitness programming from the ground up for companies, designed innovative fitness and wellness initiatives, and coached more than 800 individuals. Through years of working closely with individuals and organizations, it became clear that one key element was often missing: consistent opportunities for people to move and engage together as a community.

This insight led to the creation of The Wellness Blueprint, a model designed to bring health, connection, and empowerment into homes, workplaces, and everyday life.

Their approach is about meeting people where they are and breaking down the “I should, but I can’t” barriers that often stand in the way of sustainable wellness. Through accessible fitness classes and wellness initiatives, they help individuals and groups get moving, build momentum, and feel supported—delivering the third pillar of the health trifecta: meaningful personal and interpersonal connection.

Evolution Health Berkshires – Jen Nugent, NP-BC

Jen Nugent specializes in hormone optimization. She helps her clients move towards an improved state of wellness, and mitigate risk of chronic diseases of aging by using data driven methods.

Dr. Jon Kabshura Fitness & Health

Jon is an occupational therapist, personal trainer, health coach, yoga teacher, running coach, and ergonomic consultant based in Charlestown, MA.

He provides personal training, health coaching, and specialty wellness services at multiple onsite locations, virtually, and in client homes or outdoor spaces throughout Charlestown, Boston, and the surrounding areas (within 20 miles). He works with clients of all ages, including youth (7+), adults, and seniors.

Visitors can explore his page to learn more about his background and the services he offers. He welcomes inquiries, complimentary consultations, and opportunities to begin a customized program together. His services are discounted (5%) for all referrals.