Meet Gillian, one of our highly skilled Nurse Practitioners.

Each month we catch up to one of our Winterberry team members. This month we met with Gillian to find out more about her role at Winterberry and the path she took to get here.

Gillian, how long have you been with Winterberry? 

1 year this month! 

Tell us about your role and what kind of work you do at Winterberry.

At Winterberry, I work as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care, where I provide comprehensive healthcare services to a diverse patient population.

My role involves: Conducting physical exams, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and prescribing medications. Focusing on preventive care by educating patients on healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention. Collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and high-quality patient care.

What made you want to work in the medical field?

I wanted to help people, simple as that. 

Was there something special about Winterberry that made you want to be part of the team?

I was drawn to the team based care, and dog friendly atmosphere. Working at Winterberry allows me to build long-term relationships with patients, support their overall well-being, and impact community health through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Is there an average day at Winterberry? 

Never! Every day is different, and that is why I love it.

What is your favourite part of your job? 

My favorite part of the job is building relationships with patients and helping them make meaningful life changes.

When you’re not at Winterberry, what will we find you doing?

Going to the beach, festivals, when I’m not working on home renovations!