Today we’d like to introduce you to Faith Murray.
Hi Faith, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I have always wanted to be in healthcare since I was a kid. I felt helping people was my purpose. I started out in college (at Howard Univ) as a Biology pre-med major. I graduated early with high expectations. I started doing research at the time to get more experience prior to applying to med school. However, during that time, different situations started occurring in life that made me change fields. After completing my research program, I transitioned to nursing and started an accelerated nursing program. I worked as a nurse while continuing my education. Once I became certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I transitioned into that role.
My first role as a nurse practitioner was actually working in a community mental health clinic not a family practice which was unexpected. Once I found my rhythm, I really enjoyed working in this field and have continued since. I have worked as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner as well to utilize my FNP certification but mental health is what best suits me. I was reminded that this is the field I needed to be in after finding a graded paper from one of my professors in nursing school where she told me that psychiatry would be a great field for me based on how I was able to interact with the patients during our clinical. I was really taken aback by that because I completely forgot about that since I was only focused on Pediatrics at the time (which also eventually changed). Needless to say, I went on to get my Doctorate in Nursing as well as my Psych certification. I will be transitioning full-time in the new year with my company Internal Vitality Health, LLC to provide telehealth services in multiple states.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It was definitely NOT a smooth road. There were always challenges that came up. There were financial concerns, the death of my brother and father, and issues with time management. Having kids delayed my education as well. Then after going back to school, balancing everything while working full-time was a struggle but it all worked out in the end.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Internal Vitality Health, LLC?
Internal Vitality Health, LLC is a telehealth company specializing in mental health and minor/chronic medical conditions (which is limited due to telehealth aspect). I am dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner which allows me to offer both services.
The mission of Internal Vitality Health, LLC is to touch one life at a time by improving mental health access and care among communities across the country. Mental illness is underserved due to stigma, and individuals’ inability to recognize that help is necessary at times. Through telehealth services that can reach individuals in their homes, we can change and improve one life at a time.
We will be providing care directly to individuals in their homes/private location that is convenient for them. The goal is to meet people where they are in care management and help to propel them forward in order to improve their overall mental and physical health. I recognize that most individuals in general don’t have a primary care provider for medical management which is something I’d be able to assist with. Thereby making it more convenient to manage all needs in one place.
We take multiple insurances but we also offer membership plans for individuals with or without insurance, which sets us apart from others. Some insurances don’t cover mental health and that’s where our membership plans would come into play. We offer an affordable monthly rate depending on the needs of the client which can cover either medical or psychiatric needs or both.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Never lose sight of your goals and stay true to yourself
Pricing:
- Membership plan starting at $99/month
Contact Info:
- Website: www.
internalvitalityhealth.com - Instagram: @DrFaithDNP
- Facebook: https://facebook.
com/ivhealthllc/ - Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/
drfaithdnp - Other: Booking link — https://secure.helloalma.
com/providers/faith-murray/
Image Credits
Becky Russell for the logos
