Hi! I am Dr. Joan Hunter.

I am an Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Board Certified physician, wellness speaker and self-care advocate.

My passion is empowering individuals to implement sustainable strategies that enable her clients to create their version of whole-life wellness.

MY JOURNEY

As a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, I grew up loving food. However healthy lifestyles are not prevalent in the South and I grew up overweight and inactive. Some of that changed when I moved to Atlanta for college, but medical school back in New Orleans led me back to some old habits. My professional journey took me to the Pacific Northwest, where I learned over the last decade to be active and enjoy a new style of eating and living.

I love pairing the simple tenants of Lifestyle Medicine with my knowledge as a physician, as well as my experience as someone who has personally changed her habits to move into a healthy lifestyle. I would love to help you find your own path to wellness and vitality.

MY PHILOSOPHY

I spent most of 2020 building upon my personal interest in nutrition and wellness to become Lifestyle Medicine Board certified. I enjoy working with patients to help them take control of their health. It is rewarding to watch small changes lead to better wellness in the people she cares for.

I believe practicing gratitude—taking time to recognize and appreciate the things one is thankful for—can promote physical and mental health. I encourage patients to focus on the positives in their lives, as well as how healthy habits like whole food diets and regular exercise can create lifelong wellness.