Salena has three sons and one cat. She loves being outside jogging or sitting on the couch reading. She was born and raised in Asheville. She began her nursing career as an LPN at Asheville Women’s Medical Center in 1999 and is excited to be back now as a Nurse Practitioner.
Education and Training
Work Experience
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2021-present
Describe yourself in 3 words.
Caring, Funny, Compassionate
What was your first job?
Eckerd Drug Store
Who/what inspires you?
I am inspired by all the patients, doctors, and nurses I have been given the pleasure to work with in the past. Each has a different story, and I feel privileged to be part of their story.
What do you never leave home without?
My phone
What would you do if you had 2 free hours?
I would go out jogging in the woods.
Why did you choose to specialize in Ob/Gyn?
I loved my time as a Labor and Delivery nurse
Do you have any hidden talents?
Unfortunately, no
What is the best advice anyone has given you?
You have to love yourself before you can truly love others.
What is your favorite animal?
Cat
What was your favorite subject in school?
Science
Do you have a life motto?
One should experience more tears of happiness than tears of sadness.
What is on your “bucket list”?
Seeing the Northern Lights
What music are you listening to now?
90’s, 2000’s, Today’s Hit Radio
What is your favorite thing to eat?
Veggie Lo-Mein
Name one personal goal.
To raise my boys to be the men this world needs
