Balo Wellness

Deborah Adell, APRN, PhD, ABAAHP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in primary care. She earned her doctoral degree (PhD) in Human Development and Health Promotion, bringing a unique understanding of both the science of health and the psychology of behavior change to her clinical and academic work.

Dr. Adell is a Diplomate of and nationally certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), reflecting her expertise in advanced approaches to hormone health, longevity, and wellness.

In addition to her clinical experience, Dr. Adell has served in higher education as a faculty member and administrator for more than three decades. For the past 10 years, she has been a Professor and former Department Chair at Purdue University Global. She has also held academic leadership roles at the University of South Florida, the University of Texas–Houston, and DeSales University. Her global impact includes developing pharmacology education for the first advanced practice nurse program in Saudi Arabia and undergraduate nursing education in Rwanda.

A sought-after national and international speaker and published author, Dr. Adell frequently presents on women’s health topics such as hormone replacement therapy, thyroid disorders, and clinical pharmacology. Her career reflects a lifelong commitment to patient-centered care, professional education, and empowering individuals to optimize their health.

Deborah Adell, APRN, PhD, ABAAHP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 3... Read More

Ashley Dupre, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in hormone therapy, weight management, and integrative wellness. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ashley began her career as a Neurological ICU Nurse, where she developed a strong foundation in critical care and patient advocacy.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology from Robert Morris University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duquesne University, before completing her Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Ashley’s background spans family medicine, functional medicine, and weight management, with a focus on identifying and treating the root causes of imbalance. Using a holistic and patient-centered approach, she works closely with each individual to restore energy, confidence, and vitality through advanced hormone therapy and integrative wellness strategies.

She is passionate about helping her patients achieve lasting balance and longevity blending clinical expertise with a concierge level of care that nurtures both inner health and outer well-being.

Ashley Dupre, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in ho... Read More

Casey Herschell, APRN, AGNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Casey’s specialty is adult-gerontology primary care. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing from Ball State University.

Casey has been a nursing professional for 17 years and has worked as an advanced practice registered nurse in rheumatology and spine surgery. Before her advanced practice role, she served many years as a hospital nurse, primarily on a medical-surgical unit with a focus on stroke care.

She currently specializes in medically supervised weight loss, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and aesthetics. Casey consistently provides exceptional, patient-centered care and finds passion in getting to know her patients and providing individualized treatment.

Casey Herschell, APRN, AGNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner through the American Assoc... Read More

Anna Ponte, FNP-C, is a Florida board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Anna began her nursing journey in 2007 after earning an Associate of Science in Nursing from the State College of Florida. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010 at the University of South Florida and later earned a Master of Science in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from Nova Southeastern University in Clearwater.

Anna has over 15 years of experience in healthcare, working in preoperative care, orthopedics, medical-surgical units, and hyperbaric medicine. While she valued her time in the hospital setting, she developed a deep passion for hormones, wellness, and aesthetics.

Her interest in hormone health began during her women’s health clinicals and became personal when she experienced symptoms herself. Like many patients, she was told her “labs were normal” and left without answers. With the support of a provider who truly listened, she found healing — an experience that shaped her career path.

She currently specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, wellness optimization, and aesthetics. Anna consistently provides compassionate, patient-centered care and finds passion in helping both women and men who feel overlooked or dismissed. Her goal is to empower patients to take back their health and feel like themselves again.

Anna Ponte, FNP-C, is a Florida board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Anna began her nursing... Read More

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