WELCOME TO THE ADVANCED PRACTICE
At The Advanced Practice, we are dedicated to empowering practitioners to build profitable, sustainable, and innovative cash-based wellness practices. Our mission is to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and preventative, outcome-driven healthcare, equipping clinicians with the tools, strategies, and confidence to thrive in private practice.
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU.
a community inspiring you to show up in your practice
And we’re going to help you get there.
OUR MISSION
We believe that boutique, patient-centered wellness practices are the future of healthcare. By combining cutting-edge clinical care with strong business foundations, we help practitioners create a model that optimizes patient outcomes while ensuring long-term financial success.
3x
Average revenue increase for clinicians using our business model
850+
Number of clinicians in our programs
19
Number of years I've been a business owner
Number of people looking for better healthcare
8M
Our Values
Success in private practice is built on clinical excellence, ethical business practices, and strategic marketing—not shortcuts. We help practitioners structure their services in a way that drives revenue while maintaining high standards of care.
Our approach prioritizes health optimization, longevity, and individualized treatment plans over symptom management. We advocate for evidence-based, holistic strategies that improve patient quality of life.
The landscape of healthcare is evolving. We teach clinicians to stay ahead of industry shifts, adapt to changes, and create scalable practice models that are both sustainable and innovative.
We believe in the power of community—a network of like-minded practitioners who support, collaborate, and learn from one another. By fostering strong connections, we elevate the entire industry.
We believe that practitioners should have full autonomy over their businesses, allowing them to deliver high-value, patient-first care without the limitations of insurance-based models.
Empowerment & Ownership
Profitability with Integrity
Outcome-Based Healthcare
Innovation & Adaptability
Success in private practice requires more than clinical expertise. We provide business mentorship, marketing strategies, and sales training so practitioners can confidently communicate their value and position themselves as leaders in the industry.
Education & Leadership
Community & Collaboration
HI, I’m Carmen Stansberry, WHNP-BC, FNP-C
Healthcare is changing; our clients expect more and deserve more out of their healthcare experience. And we deserve more as clinicians delivering that care in a way that feels good and fulfills us while also being effective and evidence-based.
LOVES: challenging the status quo, iced coffee, mountain hikes, & business strategy
meet jackie
Jackie Giannelli, FNP-BC, NCMP
Contributor + Instructor: Menopause & Sexual Health
team
meet lizzie
lizzie Spier
Creative Director
Creative Director
meet gina
Gina Neis, FNP-BC, ABAAHP
Clinical Mentor:
Functional Medicine & HRT
meet kristina
Kristina Thissen, PA-C
Contributor:
Medical Aesthetics
Contributor:
Medical Aesthetics
meet susan
Susan Federico, WHNP-BC
Business Mentor:
The Business Academy
meet katherine
Katherine Zogg, WHNP-BC
Medical Copywriter:
The Social Script
meet jamie
Jamie Ellis, WHNP-BC
Clinical Program Designer
meet erin
ERIN GAGNE, FNP-C
Business Mentor:
The Business Academy