Terri Nosack, RN, MBA Quality Management, CPHQ, Holistic Nurse

The word ‘transition’ speaks volumes to describe the experience and life journey of Holistic Nurse, Terri Nosack. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Nosack was among the first wave of female EMT/Paramedics to emerge in the Tacoma/Seattle region. Throughout nursing school and beyond, Nosack gained valuable experience working within Emergency, Trauma and Surgical specialties. Nosack joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in the mid-80’s where she served for seven years as a military officer, soldier, Army Nurse, and Desert Storm Veteran. Nosack quickly became an accomplished and respected RN leader, clinician, educator, change agent, and administrator. She married a career military officer and spent over two decades working, living and traveling across the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Nosack experienced first-hand the unique and richly diverse challenges that accompany a professional nursing career steeped in global perspectives, amazing life lessons, incredible blessings, and profound gratitude.

The first half of Nosack’s professional career evolved around continual change, adrenaline and climbing the career ladder. A few years ago Nosack pursued her dream to transition into Holistic Nursing, and opened a women’s retreat center in Ridgefield, Washington. ‘Reflections at Whipple Creek Farm’ is a sacred space committed to self-care, renewal and empowering the human spirit. Nestled in the countryside, the seven acre grounds and cozy English cottage provide a quiet respite from the demands of everyday life.

Nosack is a graduate of the American Holistic Nursing Association (AHNA) Holistic Nursing program, and serves as a Washington State Network Leader for AHNA. Nosack is also a Certified Holistic Stress Management Instructor, and serves as RN Planner for two AHNA endorsed workshop intensives produced by Holistic Stress Management expert, Brian Luke Seaward.

Recently, Nosack and RN colleague Debbie Nesbitt co-created and launched ‘SW Washington Holistic Health (SWWHH)’, which specializes in holistic education, interactive workshops and retreats, integrative healthcare partnerships, and Integrative Health Consulting. SWWHH also recruits national speakers, authors and presenters to the Vancouver/Portland area, to help inspire our community regarding the healing power of self-care, empowerment, Holistic Stress Management, and spirituality.

Nosack lives with her family on Whipple Creek Farm located in Ridgefield, Washington. In her leisure time, Nosack enjoys nature photography, hiking, star gazing on clear country nights, making Smores over a campfire, and harvesting fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits from the family garden.

Debbie Nesbitt, RN, CH, Holistic Nurse

Debbie Nesbitt is a dynamic, forward-thinking nursing professional with a passion for holistic care. Drawing upon a broad background of nursing and personal experiences, Ms Nesbitt brings knowledge, wisdom, and wit to the workshops and classes she leads. Her organizational skills coupled with her warm and approachable personality have made her a sought after speaker and teacher.

Ms Nesbitt began her nursing career over 25 years ago and has worked in many diverse settings including staff nursing in pediatrics, office nursing in a family care clinic, community nursing through a long term care agency, and teaching at a community college. In 2003, she launched a successful business called Positive Dynamics, utilizing hypnosis and other holistic modalities to empower patients to make positive life changes. In pursuing her love of learning and excellence in nursing practice, Ms Nesbitt returned to school in 2005 and is currently working on a master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Her long term plan includes earning a Doctorate in Nursing Practice.

Always committed to community service, Ms Nesbitt has volunteered her nursing skills and expertise at youth camps here and abroad and currently is serving as a member of the Clark County Substance Abuse Advisory Board. She is the founder of Natural Approach to Parenting (NAP), a non-profit organization which seeks to connect families with natural, healthy resources. In 2006, Ms Nesbitt completed the Foundations of Holistic Nursing course through the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) and subsequently become a Washington State Network Leader for the AHNA with responsibilities including organizing and conducting holistic nursing workshops.

In 2006, Ms Nesbitt and Holistic Nurse colleague Terri Nosack, teamed up and founded SW Washington Holistic Health, a company which specializes in holistic education, workshops, consultation, referrals, and “Heal the Healer” retreats.

Ms Nesbitt lives in Washington State with her husband of 30 years. She enjoys organic gardening, golfing, hiking, kayaking, reading, and gathering with friends and family.