She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Ohio State University college of Nursing. Ellen is a nationally certified nurse practitioner and, additionally, she is licensed by the Ohio state Medical Board as a Massage Therapist. Prior to specialization, Ellen was a Registered Nurse in Emergency, Orthopedic, and Medical / Surgical units. Ellen enjoys empowering patients with the knowledge and confidence to proactively take charge of their own health, and to view their lives from a “wellness perspective” which honors the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual elements of life.