Apinya is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her degrees and family nurse practitioner certification from UCLA. After many years of working as a registered nurse, Apinya obtained her nurse practitioner certificate because she wanted to become more involved with patient care. Her patients are glad that she did! They say that she is warm and friendly. Her delightful sense of humor puts them at ease and makes it easy to ask Apinya questions about their health. When appropriate, Apinya encourages them to make simple lifestyle changes such as taking more time to enjoy a meal, eating less, exercising more, and quitting smoking. In her spare time, she plays tennis and volunteers at a local health clinic. In addition to English, Apinya speaks fluent Thai.