“Everyone has a story that needs to be heard, and it molds their outcome. As someone they can share their stories with, I strive to promote better lifestyle changes that impact others in a positive manner.”

Ford is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in internal medicine, women’s health and primary care for adults.

She is inspired to work with chronic diseases in the adult population. Formerly a registered nurse, she became motivated by the relationships she built with doctors who encouraged her to pursue additional training as a family nurse practitioner.

Ford received her master’s degree in nursing at Western Carolina University.

She is married with 2 children. In her free time, Ford enjoys camping and spending time with family on their mini-farm that is home to goats, dogs and a cat.