Meet Your Care Team

Comprehensive diabetes care through collaboration, compassion, and whole-person wellness.

Managing diabetes involves much more than monitoring blood sugar. It requires emotional wellness, healthy lifestyle habits, medication management, preventive care, and support through life's many transitions. At The Wellness Path™, our interdisciplinary team works together to provide personalized, evidence-based care that empowers individuals to build healthier, more confident lives.

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The Wellness Path team

Our Philosophy

Three experts. One shared mission.

Medical care, behavioral health, diabetes education, preventive care, and lifestyle coaching working together to improve long-term outcomes.

Shirley Hodges

01 / Care Team

Shirley Hodges

Doctorally Trained Clinical Therapist

Diabetes distressCBTACTMotivational InterviewingTrauma-informed careEmotional resilienceLifestyle behavior changeHealth coachingLife transitions

"I believe lasting change begins by understanding each person's story and helping them build practical strategies that support both emotional wellness and physical health."

Dr. Juanita Smith

02 / Care Team

Dr. Juanita Smith

Doctor of Pharmacy • Pharmacist • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist • Researcher

Diabetes educationMedication managementCGM educationInsulin educationMedication adherenceEvidence-based care

"Education empowers people to make informed decisions. My goal is to ensure every patient understands their treatment plan and feels confident managing their health."

Imani Patterson-Simms

03 / Care Team

Imani Patterson-Simms

Physician Assistant

Preventive careHealth assessmentsChronic disease monitoringCare coordinationReferralsHealth promotion

"Preventive care is the foundation of lifelong wellness. I believe in helping people identify risks early and supporting them with compassionate, coordinated care."

How We Work Together

A coordinated path to whole-person wellness

01

Clinical Therapist

Behavior Change

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Pharmacist / CDCES

Medication Education

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Physician Assistant

Medical Care

→ Whole Person Wellness

Why It Matters

The benefits of an interdisciplinary team

Coordinated Care

Personalized Support

Behavioral Accountability

Medical Expertise

Emotional Wellness

Lifestyle Coaching

Preventive Care

Evidence-Based Education

Long-Term Success

The Wellness Path team

We're here to walk the journey with you.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, navigating a major life transition, or experiencing diabetes burnout, our team is committed to helping you build confidence, improve your health, and thrive.

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