Katey Perry FNP-C
Accepting New Patients
Katey’s Personal Philosophy
It’s really important to me that I am intentional about creating a safe and supportive environment for all of my patients. I try my best to be warm, thoughtful, and an active listener in each patient relationship. I love building relationships that encompass all aspects of health. Each person is unique;there is so much more to a person outside their medical history alone.
About Katey’s Approach
I aim to meet people where they are. My goals are your goals. Our relationship is a supportive partnership. I always like to say: you’re in the driver seat and I am in the front passenger and we will figure out a plan together. I am intentional about meeting individual’s goals while prioritizing safety. I want to treat my patients as I would like to be treated.
Katey Perry, FNP-C Bio:
Katey grew up in Southwest Florida and began her higher education with a BA in art history from Florida State University. While studying in Italy, she developed a broader understanding of humanity’s complexity and strong determination to contribute to society. She then pursued nursing at Edison State University while working as a CNA.
Katey then earned her master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University. Soon after her life changed again when her daughter was born and she found herself with two new and different caregiving roles: mother and nurse practitioner.
With a love for women's health and an eagerness to serve all patients, Katey believes in showing up open-minded, present, and humble. She is experienced in both primary care and occupational medicine, splitting her time between our Arden office and an off-site corporate wellness clinic. Katey believes that an essential aspect of practicing good medicine is developing a partnership with patients where trust is the highest priority. Her integrative approach asks patients what they value and prioritize in their health, who forms their sphere of support, and what goals they have for themselves.
Katey is grateful to join the Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville team where the model of care facilitates building these relationships of trust and support with patients.
In her free time Katey enjoys time with family and friends. Her family spends the majority of their time collecting acorns and rocks, climbing, pretending to be princesses, and dancing (glow sticks are mandatory). She also cherishes alone time with a book, particularly a good memoir.
Q & A with Katey:
Why did you choose Integrative Family Medicine as your medical practice home?
In order to build compassionate and trusting relationships, the foundations of time and accessibility are necessary. I have access to both of these foundations here at Integrative Family Medicine.
What should new patients know about your approach to medical care?
It is a partnership that we build together in order to meet each person’s individual goals. My intentions in each patient interaction are to be candid, warm, non-judgemental and patient centered.
What do you feel is the most important component of the patient/provider relationship?
Trust! This will take time but in that time, active listening, discussing expectations, giving education, and being thoughtful are the most important components.
What do you love most about practicing medicine?
I love to chat! Truly! I love getting to know people and I love caring for others. I enjoy being vulnerable and approaching patients just like I would like to be approached. I try to find common ground and I do that by being open myself.
Who, specifically, is going to love having you as their medical provider?
I enjoy the entire lifespan of patients. Come as you are. It is difficult to be open and vulnerable to a medical provider and I have every intention to make that process as easy as it can be.
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