About me
Striving to provide a whole person approach to medicine.
Athena Newell is a Family Nurse Practitioner, wife and mom of three. She has bachelor's degrees in both Nursing and Exercise Science as well as a Masters in Nursing Practice from The University of Texas-Austin. She has lived in 7 states in the last 15 years. This has given her an appreciation for the vast differences in lived experiences and perspectives which offers a welcoming and accepting environment for patients. Athena has completed her studies in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical practice through the Institute in Functional Medicine.
Athena has been practicing in the medical profession for 9 years working in emergency, family, and functional medicine. She believes that medical providers are uniquely positioned to educate patients on optimal health and wellness that empowers them to take control of their health. Optimal health and wellness allow us to be the best versions of ourselves and thrive in the spaces we occupy.
As a hormone imbalance specialist, Athena is particularly interested in women's health. Athena will evaluate her patients goals and symptom profile in conjunction with diagnostic testing to develop an individualized plan of care to help women feel their best.
When Athena’s not seeing patients at STAT Wellness, she’s living out what she believes in— spending quality time with husband and kids, getting in exercise, or cooking a deliciously healthy meal.
More than Medicine
Women’s Health
Treatment of common hormonal conditions involving adrenals, thyroid and reproductive system. Utilizing medical and lifestyle interventions.
Functional Medicine
Conventional Medicine prepared Nurse practitioner taking a Functional Medicine approach to medicine. Functional Medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease.
Lifestyle
Food, movement, sleep, relationships and stress effect ALL areas of health. Athena takes a whole person approach when caring for her patients and include these aspects with every patient.