21105 Design Parc Lane Unit 102 Estero, FL 33928
239.215.1111
WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PEDIATRIC PATIENTS!
MEMBERSHIP BASED | ALL-INCLUSIVE VISITS | CONCIERGE STYLE | DIRECT PROVIDER ACCESS
Meet Our Providers
Carissa Tartaglia, MSN, APRN, CPNP, FNP-C
Carissa is a dual board certified Pediatric and Family Nurse Practitioner.
She has proudly supported her community through health care for more than seventeen years, working in a variety of clinical roles and settings in Southwest Florida. Her experience includes working as a midwife assistant, doula, medical missions volunteer, pediatric outpatient nurse, and nursing instructor.
Carissa earned her first Master of Science in Nursing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Drexel University and a second in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati. She is board certified through the Pediatric Nurse Certifying Board and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Carissa has additionally worked as a pediatric emergency provider for the past seven years. Her extensive experience in fast-paced, high-stress environments has equipped her with the skills and compassion needed to handle a wide range of medical emergencies. Throughout her time in the field, she has remained committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting families during some of their most difficult moments.
Carissa's professional experience additionally includes more than seven years of medical aesthetics. Often referred to as "the ying to her yang", her time in aesthetics has earned her master level skills in injectable, regenerative and laser treatments.
Education
BSN, RN - Florida Gulf Coast University
MSN, CPNP - Drexel University
MSN, FNP-C - University of Cincinnati
Jennifer Birdsall, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Jennifer brings an incredible wealth of knowledge, compassion, and clinical experience to our growing practice, with nearly 30 years of nursing experience and more than 20 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner!
Her impressive background includes:
Pediatric Primary & Specialty Care – Extensive experience caring for children, including pediatric gastroenterology at Blank Children’s Health Center and neonatal intensive care at Blank Children’s Hospital.
Pediatric Wellness & Nutrition – Former director of a multidisciplinary pediatric weight management program, helping children and families build healthier lifestyles.
Advanced Education & Leadership – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Iowa, with additional experience as a nursing educator, clinical instructor, and national healthcare speaker.
Integrative Pediatrics – Continued professional education through the Academy of Pediatric Integrative Medicine.
At Wellness with Purpose, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and built on meaningful relationships. Jennifer shares our commitment to providing thoughtful, individualized care that supports the health and well-being of every patient and family we serve.
We are so excited for this next chapter of growth and the opportunity to welcome more families into our practice!
Jennifer is accepting new patients!