MY NAME IS ISOKE BAPTISTE.
I'M A HUMAN FIRST AND I TAKE PRIDE IN SEEING THE FULL HUMANITY IN PEOPLE.
As a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner, I take a holistic approach to health and focus primarily on mental health.
HOW I STARTED
I began my healing journey in 2010, to achieve the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance I craved.
This transformation inspired me to study nursing and start my own practice, to bring this powerful experience to others.
I started my career working as a Clinical Vascular Nurse in 2012 at The George Washington University, where I completed a Master of Science in Nursing and a Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing, both with academic honors.
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How I Help with:
As a nurse practitioner, I assess mental health concerns, provide treatment, and help you understand your options. Care may include psychotherapy, medication management, and support for daily habits that affect your well-being. We build a plan together and check in on how it is working for you.
IN A NUTSHELL
When consulted, I touch upon every area of your life.
When medication is part of your care, we discuss your symptoms, health history, goals, and preferences. At follow-up visits, we review how you are feeling, talk about benefits or side effects, and adjust the plan when needed.
WHAT I PRIORITIZE
I recognize the role systems play in our internal worlds, the stories we tell about ourselves, and the lives we lead.
Which is why I prioritize equal access, personalized care and patient education. I am here to help you understand why you feel a certain way and how your mental state is connected to your physical health, affecting everything from your immune system to your vital organs. When you thoroughly understand all is connected, the path to healing will become crystal clear.
WHAT I LEARNED
Depression presents itself in a myriad of ways.
A lot of times, we don't realize we are depressed because we associate depression with extreme mental states. But depression often presents itself in the details, where you feel something is just off and wrong. Depression can be as simple as not having the energy you normally have; or it can stir up feelings of guilt, sadness or inadequacy where you think you failed as a mother, a coworker, a sister or a daughter, simply because you are not doing these things that society dictates and makes you feel like you should.
I FEEL YOU.
Even though we are not exactly the same, I can understand what you are going through.
Because, I went through it, too.
MY DEBILITATING ANXIETY
During the pandemic, I found myself in a debilitating state of anxiety.
I was having insomnia with classic symptoms. I just couldn’t shake it. I knew, I needed help! I first found a therapist and as I talked through my issues, with my therapist's guidance, I decided to ease my healing process with an antidepressant. I have been on Lexapro for over a year now. It not only supports my healing journey, but also helps me relate to my patients.
WHAT WE DON'T KNOW CAN HURT US
The problem may stem from unhealed emotional childhood wounds, you don’t even know exists. That is why we need to start from the soil.
Our early experiences can shape how we see ourselves, handle stress, and connect with other people. Some patterns helped us get through difficult times, but may make life harder now. Together, we can look at those patterns with care, understand what you need, and practice new ways to set boundaries and build healthier relationships. Healing can begin with understanding yourself, without judging yourself.
MY NAME IS AVA HOLLI.
I’M A CREATIVE FIRST AND I TAKE PRIDE IN WEAVING ARTISTRY, HEALING, AND PURPOSE INTO EVERYTHING I TOUCH.
As the Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Sound Healing Practitioner, and Doula at The Wellness Garden, I bring a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to storytelling, visual identity, and somatic healing experiences.
HOW I STARTED
I have been an integral part of The Wellness Garden since its inception—even shaping its identity by naming the practice itself.
Growing up alongside founder Isoke Baptiste, I developed a deep appreciation for the intersection of healing, artistry, and sacred community. This foundational connection inspired me to blend my artistic passions with somatic wellness practices, crafting spaces where individuals feel deeply supported physically, emotionally, and visually.
WHAT I DO
Creatives are storytellers at their core. While design creates the container, sound and care invite you to inhabit it fully.
My main role is to bring The Wellness Garden’s mission to life through intentional design, immersive sound bath experiences, and compassionate doula support. The ability to translate raw emotion into visual art and restorative soundscapes is a beautiful marriage.
IN A NUTSHELL
Whether I am designing retreat workbooks, guiding sound bath meditations, supporting mothers through transformative birth transitions, or infusing global perspective into our brand, my heart remains dedicated to intergenerational healing, beauty, and authentic connection.
TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH
Healing is a limitless journey where you add positive components
piece by piece,
to slowly cultivate a balanced, colorful garden.
When you put yourself first, when you do the internal work, when you start talking, the healing process begins. And just like a beautiful vine that grows and expands, it starts spreading to every area of your life.
You have a better relationship with your spouse, your partner, your children, your friends, your work colleagues and most importantly, you have a better relationship with yourself! Believe in your worthiness and commit to cultivating your own wellness garden.