Christine Ramsing, FNP-BC is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who holds a national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Master’s Degree in Upstate New York where she grew up and worked most of her life. With over 30 years of nursing experience in a variety of settings from acute inpatient care to several years in primary care and women’s health at the Veterans administration, she has a unique perspective of healthcare.
With this knowledge came the understanding that traditional healthcare often fails patients and does not provide the best options for care. She began researching a functional medicine approach and received additional education from the Institute of Functional Medicine and The Academy of Preventative and Innovative Medicine. Prior to moving to the Venice area, she worked for 18 months at a prominent clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina where she was trained in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy including pellet placement.
Christine is known for her individualized, scientifically based and personalized care of her patients. She makes a genuine connection with her clients taking into consideration not just the body but also the connection to the mind and spirit. Patients have been known to say treatment with this model of care is life changing. She plans to continue to use her experience and expertise in Venice to assist her patients to achieve optimal wellness.
Eileen Kilbane, RN is a Registered Nurse with 45 years of nursing experience mostly as a Certified Critical Care Nurse. She obtained her degree at the College of Staten Island. She went on to obtain her certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Stroke Care. Although most of Eileen’s career was in critical care, she has always had an interest in holistic care which led her to obtain her certification in auricular acupuncture while working in addiction medicine.
Eileen retired from the hospital in the spring of 2022 and moved to Florida where she plans to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. She enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her husband and friends. She loves when her children and grandson can visit.
Kristina finished her education in 2020 and received her nursing license in January of 2021. Prior to that she worked as a pharmacy tech for over 7 years.
Kristina describes nursing for her as “not a career, more of a calling”. She speaks of passion and purpose and enjoys bringing happiness to the office. We agree that her demeanor and smile can make your day!
On a personal level, Kristina moved to Florida in 2015 and enjoys all the outdoor recreation. Active with paddleboarding, biking and visiting the beautiful parks and springs of Florida, she is enjoying sharing this with time her young son.
Lisa Wells joined Pinnacle Health as our office manager shortly after relocating to Florida from Massachusetts. Lisa brings with her a career spent developing small businesses and the people who work in them. She has a passion for operations and processes, enjoys interacting with a variety of people and personalities, and considers herself a life-long learner.
In her off hours she can be found spending time with family, tending to her plant collection, and discovering Florida with her husband. A proud mother of two, she has a daughter who is a high school history teacher, and a son serving in the US Navy.
Brenna Smith is a licensed Esthetician and currently in nursing school at Arizona College of Nursing, located in Sarasota, Florida to receive an RN/BSN degree. She has been practicing Esthetics for almost 2 years and is eager to expand her career into Aesthetics Nursing. Brenna has a passion to help others build their healthy lifestyle and bring back self-confidence. She joined Pinnacle Health as the patient care assistant to help patients with their care needs. Brenna has lived in Florida for most of her life and enjoys going to the beach, traveling, hot yoga, reading, taking her dogs on nature walks and spending time with family.
Our concierge clinic is located in beautiful Venice, Florida. We serve clients in Venice and the surrounding areas including Englewood, Rotonda West, Nokomis, and Siesta Key. The initial consultation is in person, but some follow up visits can be done via telehealth or a phone call.