At Optimum Health & Wellness, we believe mental health care should go deeper than managing symptoms. It should nurture your whole self. Our approach blends psychiatry with functional and integrative methods like lab optimization and LENS Neurofeedback, helping uncover the root causes that impact your well-being.
Whole-Person Care
We understand the unique challenges of busy professionals, first responders, military personnel, and healthcare providers. These are people who give tirelessly of themselves. Here, you will find a safe and supportive space where your mental health is prioritized with the same dedication you give to others.
A Path to Resilience
Compassion for Those Who Serve
Through thoughtful medication management, personalized treatment plans, and holistic wellness strategies, we are here to guide you toward balance, clarity, and lasting resilience.
Meet Heather Hughes, MSN, ARNP
Heather Hughes was born and raised in Florida. She graduated with her Associate in Nursing in 2006 and worked predominantly as an ER Nurse for 12 years while supervising the psychiatric pod. She obtained her Master’s in Nursing and began practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in 2015. She will obtain her Doctorate in Nursing from UNF in 2021.
Heather Hughes is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and is also certified as an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. As a Nurse Practitioner, in addition to psychiatry, she has practiced in primary & urgent care, medical weight loss, and medical aesthetics. Heather is an active member of the American Psychiatric Association.
Ready to Begin Your Journey to Better Mental Health?
- Do you want to experience quality care & compassionate service?
- Do you want your own unique path to healing respected?
- Do you want to be empowered by having a voice & participating in your own care?
It is time to take control of your life again.
Working together, we will help you achieve mental wellness. In doing so, we will also work on the physical aspects of feeling well, making you feel whole again.
Optimum Health & Wellness truly goes beyond surface-level care — they take the time to uncover root causes and create a plan that feels personalized and supportive. I finally feel seen, heard, and cared for in a way that’s helping me build lasting balance and resilience.
A new patient appointment is an hour. Follow up appointments are 20 minutes unless more time is needed.
How is a diagnosis made?
First, a detailed history is obtained. We use the DSM 5 guidelines to provide you with the most accurate diagnosis along with your history.
How long are appointments?
Your initial appointment's main goal is to get a history on you. We will also go over what symptoms you are experiencing. We will discuss what medication may be appropriate for you and then devise a treatment plan for you. We will review the amount of time for the next follow up, possible medication side effects, and other strategies to help improve your mood such as referral for psychotherapy.
