Originally from the Knoxville, Tennessee area, Michaela completed her undergraduate studies at Middle Tennessee State University and earned her graduate degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University.

Before relocating to the Pacific Northwest, Michaela spent 10 years practicing at Prisma Health Regional Urology in Greenville, South Carolina, while living just across the state line in Asheville, North Carolina. During that time, she also established a fellowship program to support physician assistants and nurse practitioners entering the field of urology.

Michaela is a veteran of the United States Air Force and has long dreamed of calling the Pacific Northwest home. She’s grateful to now be practicing in this region and enjoying everything it has to offer.

Outside of work, Michaela finds joy in the outdoors, especially whitewater kayaking, backpacking, and challenging hikes. She and her husband, high school sweethearts who married in 2009, spend as much time as they can on their porch with their sweet pups, Harvey and Earl.

EDUCATION

• Master of Science in Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN