Meet Our Expert Patient Advocates
Our advocates bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive support and guidance to patients navigating the healthcare system.
At Graith Care, we are proud to have a team of dedicated patient advocates with diverse backgrounds and expertise across various disciplines in health and wellness. Our advocates bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive support and guidance to patients navigating the healthcare system.
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Ready to benefit from the expertise of our patient advocates?
FOUNDER AND ADVOCATE
Priscilla Romans
Priscilla Romans is the Founder & CEO of Graith Care with a background in bedside nursing as a RN, BSN with her original nursing starting out in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit. Priscilla also went on to expand her healthcare experience by getting her master’s degree in nursing leadership in Health Systems Management. Priscilla brings her experiences of working in hospital, outpatient, hospice, home care, and insurance industries to help advocate for those in need. It is time to give control back to the healthcare consumer with advocacy!​ Priscilla is a mom of 4 and wants to change the landscape of healthcare for her family and those she serves by finding options and solutions to those in need in a very complex healthcare system. All options should be on the table in patient care and Priscilla and her amazing team of advocates across the states and internationally will continue to provide advocacy to our members at Graith Care!
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Jennifer Friend
Jennifer, the Operations Director at Graith Care, is a seasoned leader with over a decade of experience in optimizing processes and driving efficiency across various operational environments. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise make her a valuable asset to the company. Throughout her career, Jennifer has consistently demonstrated her ability to streamline operations, boost productivity, and reduce costs while upholding the highest standards of quality. She is adept at strategic planning and implementation, utilizing innovative solutions to tackle challenges and seize growth opportunities.
Jennifer's leadership skills are widely recognized, as she fosters collaborative relationships across departments to align objectives and steer the organization towards success. Her hands-on management approach provides clarity and vision to her teams, guiding them towards operational excellence.
In her role as Operations Director, Jennifer is dedicated to driving innovation and delivering superior results that propel Graith Care forward in a competitive marketplace.
INTAKE SPECIALIST
Wendy Clark
Wendy Clark is a devoted mother of three boys and has been happily married for 17 years. With a deep passion for helping others, Wendy is dedicated to listening and guiding individuals and their loved ones to find the right advocate for any challenges they may face.
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Wendy's professional background includes experience in broadcasting as a camera operator and production assistant, along with roles in customer service and management. She holds a trade degree in broadcasting and a bachelor's degree in business. Currently, she is furthering her education by pursuing a master's degree in management.
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Known for her big heart and willingness to assist in any way possible, Wendy Clark is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those she encounters.
SPECIALIST ADVOCATE
Dr. Jana Schmidt has an extensive background and experience and wants to help families grow with natural options with a specific focus on Fertility.
"My mission is to help people achieve optimal health through natural, holistic approaches and products that enhance well-being and vitality. I’m a wife, mother, Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Master Herbalist, Certified Natural Health Professional, and an Ordained Minister.
As a Natural Product Developer, Fertility Specialist, Naturopathic Director, and Prayer Warrior I am excited to join Graith Care as a Specialist Advocate! I’m deeply involved in health advocacy. I also serve on the board of the Black Robe Regiment, am the author of the upcoming Fertility Formula, and co-author of The Next Wave is Brave.
With a background in Naturopathic Health, Product Development, Master Herbology, Fertility, and Weight Balance, I’m also certified in Iridology, Reflexology, Endocannabinoid System, Detoxification, Bach Flower Remedies, Gerson Therapy, Muscle Response Testing, and Doula Services. It’s my joy to empower others with tools to live well and feel their best".
SPECIALIST ADVOCATE
Dr. Silva has an extensive background and experience of over 36 years dedicated to care and compassion for those in need. He has a medical oncology background specializing in breast cancer as well as Hematology, Oncology and Forensic Medicine. He has a background as a cancer specialist trained in blood disorders and the medical treatment of malignancies. He received education from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988 as well as Law School in 2000. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Miami and earned his Graduate Degree from University of Miami School of Law. Dr Silva spent 15 years at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. He has published texts on breast cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer. Dr. Silva was rated in 2021 as one of the leading and highly recommended oncologist doctors in Florida as “Best Rated” Miami in a rigorous 50-point inspection.
Dr. Silva also speaks English, Italian, Spanish, and French.
SPECIALIST ADVOCATE
After graduating from the University of Chicago, Dr. Fogarty received his medical degree from UNMC and completed his radiology residency at Creighton. As Chair of Radiology at the University of North Dakota, he advanced multiple innovations in clinical imaging and medical education. Dr. Fogarty’s neuroimaging collaboration with Professor of Emergency Medicine Paul Harch, MD at LSU has validated hyperbaric medicine protocols for the reversal of subacute and chronic neurological injury, including dementia. In 2020, Dr. Fogarty received a Federal CARES ACT Grant to implement countermeasures against COVID-19 based on the work of Central Alumnus Albert Crum, MD published in the journal Antiviral Research. Search “Hyperbaric Eden” for an Eagle’s view of Dr. Fogarty’s best medical photojournalism.
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At Graith Care, Dr. Fogarty offers specialized services including case reviews for potential legal action and advocacy education. His expertise includes diagnostic imaging review of records and films, and hyperbaric education for alternative treatment options for various conditions.
SPECIALIST ADVOCATE
Dr. Zywiec attended The Ohio State University and graduated magna cum laude in biology with a minor in chemistry while conducting and publishing research in both lipidomics and protein biochemistry. His studies ranged from inflammatory cascades in phospholipase D, thermodynamics of MARTX toxin in V. cholera, and actin plastin dynamics as related to cancer metastasis. He is a member of Sigma Xi, Sigma Alpha Lambda, Golden Key, IDLS, a 2x Chic Harley Scholarship recipient, and a Denman winner. Dr. Zywiec accepted The Chancellor's Circle Legacy of Excellence Scholarship to a dual MD/MS Program at St. George's University School of Medicine, being duly trained in neuroalgorithmic assessment of neuroimaging at The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He graduated medical school cum laude in 2019 with Distinction in Research and the Research Commendation Award. He trained at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Pediatric medicine from 2020 to 2023 with a focus on neonatal intensive care and emergency medicine. Dr. Zywiec has a distinct background and passion for mental health, addiction, preventative medicine, bioethics, and patient advocacy. With a broad scope of knowledge in multiple disciplines to care for those in need.
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Dr. Zywiec will be advocate for those in need at Graith Care as a Specialist Advocate for Personalized review for pediatric education, mental health, vaccine injury for both adults and children, COVID concerns, alternative considerations for cancer, medical records review.
ADVOCATE
Kimberley Hall
Kim is an RN with over 30 years of experience with a diverse background of practice. After graduating from the University pf Pittsburgh, she started her career working in one of the largest liver transplant programs in the country. After moving out of the teaching hospital setting, Kim broadened her experience by working with cardiac patients including post open heart, CHF, and arrthythmias to name a few. Her next move took her back into the teaching hospital setting in the NICU caring for the tiniest patients where she cared for preterm babies from 23+ weeks to full term.
After becoming disillusioned with many of the practices of the healthcare system during Covid, Kim transitioned to pediatric homecare setting, where there was more opportunity to practice outside of the mainstream healthcare system and to build relationships with patients not afforded in the hospital setting. She has since immersed herself learning more about medical truths and whole body health. Becoming a Graith Care advocate combines the best of all of these worlds in bringing her back to why she went into nursing; compassionate care of the whole person.
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Bobbi Skyler
As a nurse for 29+ years, I have worked at the bedside in many settings from small Critical Access hospitals where you “do it all” to large ERs and a Medical/Surgical floor of a large hospital. My Bachelor of Science was obtained in Grand Junction, Colorado. After working my first 12 years in a small hospital in Rifle, Colorado, I have spent the last 16 years as a travel nurse. I have recently left the bedside setting and prefer to help people navigate through this confusing healthcare system.​Advocating for my patients has always been part of my standard of care! I am holistically and alternative care focused and have a passion to empower, educate and encourage clients to be the leader of their healthcare team. No one knows you better than you! I was functional med minded before that phrase was coined. The root cause of illness is one major key to health.​Research into alternative, holistic, and natural methods of treating chronic and acute health issues is also a passion of mine. While I have been helping people navigate through a sometimes-confusing healthcare system for many years, the support I receive from Graith Care is awesome! I receive great satisfaction in knowing that I am able to impact people’s health and their lives so much more in this role then at the bedside!I am excited to be a part of the Graith Care Team of Advocates. This is a dream come true for me!​
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My “Tragedy Ann: Scraps, Bumps, and Bruises” book is out on Amazon. I’m very proud of this book. It teaches children simple things they can do to take care of their own boo boos. This is done in a story form with a note at the back to the caregiver that includes ideas of how they can discuss all the things that Tragedy Ann did to help herself. Here is a link to the book on Amazon!
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The story shows that despite difficulties, things can be turned around to a positive ending giving the message “never give up” and inspiring perseverance with self-help to a child audience. This book helps to put parents and grandparents mind’s at ease by teaching children some very basic ideas that children can follow when they get minor injuries. Even a boo boo can lead to a learning experience. A great resource to keep on hand for the kiddos to empowers them to do what they can to take care of their own minor injuries. A life lesson that will never be wasted! The book’s illustrations are fun and well done.
ADVOCATE
Whitney Hunsaker
“My name is Whitney Hunsaker and I have been a Pediatric nurse for 9 years. I established my nursing career in Lubbock, TX and continue to work as a staffing nurse at a Children’s Hospital.​I started out in the PICU for 5 years and continued to work as a staffing nurse and travel to all of the hospital units within the Women’s and Children’s realm. I have a Bachelors in Nursing and Psychology and a Masters in Education. I am BLS, ACLS, PALS, Chemo and NRP certified. I am certified in Adult and Pediatric Trauma.​I provide compassionate care to my patients with a patient and family centered goal. I started with Graith Care in January of 2022 after watching the devastation across the healthcare system over the past 2 years. I believe in providing advocacy and providing options for those in need. Healthcare has changed and we need to focus on prevention and advocacy. I love helping people and I can see my role in Graith Care Advocacy is making an impact. I am blessed to be part of this team.
“How very little can be done under the spirit of fear” Florence Nightingale
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Chad Muma
Chad has 27 years of experience as a pharmacist. Six years of retail pharmacy followed by 21 years of hospital pharmacy. Chad has gained a special interest in Dr. Ardis’s protocols for health and wellness. His primary focus is on prescription reduction and focusing on natural solutions.
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Nan Grinnell
Nan has compassionately cared for moms and newborns in the hospital for 50 years. She has a passion to educate and advocate for mothers in prenatal care, labor and delivery as well as perinatal bereavement. She would be privileged to walk along side of you in your pregnancy journey.
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Angela Goldthwaite
Since starting my dental career in 1989, I would have never imagined how technology and ideologies could change so dramatically over the last 35 years and reveal how much of an impact oral health and structure can so heavily influence overall mental, physical and emotional health.
My passion as a practitioner and educator of oral + overall health & wellness has lead me through a fascinating journey of general dentistry that was divinely transitioned into biologic holistic dentistry as well as airway assessment for sleep breathing disorders rooted in underdeveloped dental arches.
I received my Registered Dental Assisting in Extended Functions license from the University of California San Francisco when there were less than 1100 in the entire state of California in 2003. Then I was one of the first 75 individuals in the state of California to advance my license at Sacramento City College to an RDAEF2 once the licensure became available. I have had extensive training in Biological Holistic Dentistry as well as VIVOS airway screening and expansion appliance treatment for children and adults as an Airway Ambassador for the past 5+ years, and I LOVE IT!
Throughout my career, I have been invited to help write multiple exams, teach occupational programs in Dental Assisting, have written a number of dental assistant training manuals, trained and managed dozens of dental assistants as well as dentists, and held the position of OSHA safety officer for decades. I currently triage dental treatment via telehealth, write dental blogs and manage dental material research, selection and latest techniques.
I am so excited to be part of the Graith Care team to help empower people with as much dental and airway information as they would like so they can make an educated decision on their dental treatment and oral care to take control of their overall health. I have seen incredible transitions from dis-ease to health when addressing dental care – especially by way of procedures and information that most traditional dentists will never tell you and likely have never even heard of.
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Lisa Brady
Lisa Brady, an MSN, Registered Nurse, and Care Manager brings 20+ years of experience in social work, critical care nursing, and care management. Dedicated to advocating for exceptional care, independence, and autonomy.
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“Your voice, at a time when it’s needed most. Patients have never needed advocacy more than they do right now.”
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Assessment of situation, recommendations for clients and family whether in own home, assisted living, memory care facilities or hospital. Plan of care and advocacy.
Coordination and Advocacy for medical visits, hospitalization, home visits, and medication administration.
Liaison and facilitator for the best interest and welfare of client; providing complete care coordination and ongoing care monitoring.
Provide support services for maximum independence, autonomy, and safety of client.
Thorough assessment of client needs and Development of comprehensive care plans.
Referral and assignment of various services and collaboration with assigned disciplines.
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"I consider it a privilege to help clients and families, allowing them peace of mind, in knowing they have someone that knows them, their medical history, their medications, their wishes, their family members and emergency contacts. I apply a holistic approach in my care of clients and bring a skillset from various disciplines, working with families and providing ongoing support and crisis resolution."
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Daryn Flentje
Daryn brings a wealth of experience to his role as a Graith Care patient advocate, drawing from 27 years of dedicated service in various medical settings. His background spans diverse areas such as oncology, medical-surgical, psychiatric/forensic nursing, and more.
Specializing in bone marrow transplant and hematology at a renowned cancer center, Daryn also delved into cancer research clinical trials coordination. His expertise extends to level 1 medical trauma centers across different states, where he cared for critically ill patients with complex needs.
With a strong foundation in ICU, hemodialysis, and home health private duty nursing, including ventilator care, Daryn has honed his skills in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Additionally, his experience as a legal nurse consultant underscores his proficiency in navigating healthcare systems and advocating for patients' rights.
Graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and St. John’s School of Nursing, Daryn is well-equipped to guide individuals through their healthcare journeys, ensuring their voices are heard and their goals for wellness are prioritized. Emphasizing the importance of holistic healing and patient empowerment, he is committed to fostering conditions that promote health, healing, and happiness from within.
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Melinda Maul
Melinda Maul is a Physical Therapist Assistant having served the residents of Illinois the last 15 years with the most experience in inpatient and home care settings primarily for adults and geriatrics. She has a certification in Orthopedics and specialty experience in treating lymphedema, Parkinsons, and vaccine injuries. Her motivation at heart is to facilitate healing and wellness through the least invasive way possible and ensure patients have all the information in order to make their own informed decisions.
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Janice Brothers
Hello, my name is Janice Brothers, I have been a Registered Nurse since 2011. I completed my Bachelors of Science degree in 2022 from Austin Peay State University in TN. I received my Nurse Coach education from The Integrative Nurse Coach Academy (INCA) May 2023. I am also a holistic nurse and am learning more about Naturopathic medicine from a natural medicine doctor that I have been working for since August 2022. I strongly believe in the patient’s right to choose their own health path. I believe that we have the ability to make good decisions when we are given all the facts.
As a Holistic Nurse and Nurse Coach I look at the entire person not just the symptoms that are presented. I listen to your goals and meet you where you are at. I know how our words and intentions can profoundly impact a desired outcome. I am a life long learner. I believe my continued growth (emotionally, spiritually, and physically) is an integral part of who I am.
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Gina LaRoche
Gina brings the integration of both conventional & integrative healthcare together in her working with clients at Graithcare. She found her way here through a lovely connection of another practitioner who works similarly & has been divinely guided to this good place.
She is well versed in emergency care, trauma, critical care, complex & multiple diagnoses, auto immune & both acute & chronic illness as well as end of life care. Working in conventional nursing settings for close to 25 years to include the ER, critical care, radiology, home care & hospice, she is comfortable assisting to navigate clients & their families through the maze of the modern healthcare system.
Gina has also woven in her extensive education & experience with functional medicine, integrative & energy medicine & herbalism as well as bodywork & art therapy. She’s worked closely with many well known practitioners in these fields & utilizes her varied knowledge to assist those that come to her through Graithcare & in her personal practice.
She is constantly learning & growing & welcomes the opportunity to helping to support, guide & navigate clients along their life path.
“We’re all just walking each other home.” Ram Dass
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Jeremy Flemmons
I worked in the addiction recovery field for twelve years but decided to take a step back in 2020. During my twelve years, I worked many different roles but my true passion lies in working with those seeking a better way and the families afflicted by the dis-ease of addiction.
I am very excited not only to be of service again with those affected by addiction/alcoholism, but to be a part of the Graith Care team.
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Ethan Danserau
Ethan Dansereau will help guide you towards identifying the root cause of your chronic symptoms, and tap into your body's innate healing abilities.
Utilizing holistic nutrition and bioresonance testing, he helps you undo patterns of functioning that have been practiced for a lifetime and even supported by genes 'switched on' by environmental or emotional influences. This process can be seen as 'stripping away layers'.
As a health + wellness practitioner, Ethan has devoted his career to exploring the intricate root causes and connections between the mind + body. He teaches you how to utilize food, supplements and natural therapies to support your needs.
''I'm honored to be a part of the Graith Care team, whose goals and values are to help you take back control of your health. I love helping and seeing people heal, as they learn an important truth: The greatest healing power comes from within!''
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Laura Dwelley
Laura is a Registered Nurse and Certified Dementia Practitioner, specializing in the negotiation of safety while considering a client’s dignity during cognitive change. Laura has 20+ years of experience in healthcare, and is currently self-employed as an RN Care Manager, Nurse Advocate, and Dementia Care Educator. Over the last 10 years Laura has come to recognize the chemicalization of our food, the drug-pushing propensity of our medical providers, and the control that mainstream medicine has exerted over us to keep us all dependent, within their system. Laura believes, however, that the human body is wonderfully and miraculously made to heal on its own and she is thrilled to be working with Graith Care to help empower individuals to recognize their innate healing potential.
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“Once we awaken from the dogmatic slumber of believing that one medicine has all the answers, then we can go on with an open mind to examine the whole range of healing systems that the genius of the human race has so patiently worked out.” (Kaptchuck & Crocker, 1987)
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Laura holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration and is currently studying nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and alternative medicine. Laura’s background also includes emergency medicine, pediatrics, home health, and healthcare administration/leadership. Originally from New England, Laura and her husband have called Florida home for the last decade. When she has free time, Laura enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and creating art through up-cycling architectural salvage.
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Kate Dunn
One of the greatest gifts is to alleviate a degree of stress when navigating the healthcare system. The privilege of walking alongside an individual or their family, finding the best fit for their current and future healthcare needs was not only a responsibility but a joy. For ten years I assisted in other people’s struggles all while pushing mine aside. In October of 2016 I reached my threshold of patience. Discussing for fifteen years my symptoms of pain that were not compatible with life, useless medication trials and one inaccurate diagnosis after another, I took matters into my own hands. Working directly with Mount Sinai the results were in: Acute Intermittent Porphyria- Positive. My blood disorder no longer has me- I have it!
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Working in the health insurance industry for seventeen years in the United States, having personal experience with the Canadian healthcare system and becoming my own healthcare advocate, the motivation to serve was unyielding. I prayed for something, anything with the same mindset as mine. I continued to knock on doors, but it was Graith Care Advocacy that knocked on mine. I immediately connected with Priscilla not just on the phone but also the vision. I am beyond grateful to Graith Care and the individuals I work alongside. Many people dream of making a difference; we are making a difference.
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Alicia Weber
My desire to become a nutritionist was born from my own transformative experience using nutrition and food to reverse prediabetes and mitigate my own chronic metabolic issues. I believe that each of our bodies knows intuitively what is best for us to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. As a holistic nutritionist, I partner with clients to empower them to develop a body fully aligned, and to view food through the lens of energetic connection and a partnership to health.
I specialize in optimizing gut health and restoring blood sugar balance as I believe these two cornerstones are critical for foundational health. When these two pieces of the puzzle are in place, chronic inflammation and many other symptoms subside.
Our modern lifestyles and toxic environments can be counterproductive to homeostasis. I teach my clients to take the best ancestral practices combined with what modern science is teaching us to properly influence how the body works best. The good news is that each of us can be empowered to listen to our bodies and give them exactly what they need: a proper balance of macronutrients and micronutrients, from carefully sourced food for ideal gut health, prepared with love and intention. By connecting with our food, shoring up any nutrient deficiencies, and ridding ourselves of the toxins burdening our perfectly-made bodies, we can restore the health our bodies crave.
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Melissa Goldbeck
I've been a registered nurse for the past 24 years. For the first five years of my nursing career, I worked as a mother-baby nurse.
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In August of 2002, I decided to accept a position as a school nurse for students in grades 6-8. I had to learn how to incorporate my nursing practice into an educational setting. For the past 20 years, I have worked with students with chronic medical conditions, and have helped school staff implement plans to help students succeed in the academic setting. As a school nurse, I must advocate for students because school staff do not always understand how a medical condition can affect how a student will perform in school. Presently, I work with students ranging from preschool to high school. Serving my students and their families is a priority in my school nurse practice. I would love to bring my skills and experience to promote the health and wellness of my Graith Care clients!
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Raul Rodriguez
Raul Rodriguez has 5+ years of experience in healthcare specializing in Pediatric and Neonatal Services. For over 5 years, Raul worked in the Appalachian Mountains tutoring 1 and 2 graders. His passion for children trickles down for his love of his wife, two daughters and his dog. Raul and his wife work in Church ministry preparing engaged couples for marriage. Raul also comes with some experience in journalism having interned for LifeSite News for more than 5 months under the personal tutelage of John Henry Westen. His love for God, country, and his family is grounded in prayer. He continues to work on Christian values that defend the family and human life. His medical expertise on the COVID-19 mRNA is entrenched on his personal journey for truth to help family members injured by the global vaccinations. When speaking to him, you get a sense that he understands that this moment in time, humanity is undergoing a battle between good and evil. Seeing global events from this perspective will help Raul’s clients find hope and joy again. There are medical options. Raul will help you explore them and venture into healing. He often argues that Providence demands it.