WELCOME TO DOROTHY’S WELLNESS CLINIC
Quality Care You Can Trust
Our Healthcare Facility invites you to become a part of our growing and supportive community. At Dorothy’s Wellness Clinic, we see our patients as a part of the family—and family is always our top priority. Scroll down to read more about our services.
ABOUT DOROTHY’S VIRTUAL WELLNESS CLINIC
Get To Know Me
Nurse Practitioner Dorothy Powell is the owner of Dorothy's Wellness Clinic. She has been in healthcare since 2008 and started working at the local hospital as a cardiac monitor tech. She received her Associates in Nursing from Horry Georgetown Tech in 2013, her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Coastal Carolina University in 2014 and her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2021 from Purdue University. Prior to Dorothy's health care career she was a government contractor to support the US military. Before that she proudly served her country in the US Army. Dorothy has spent time overseas during war time as a soldier and a civilian.
Mission and Vision Statement
Dorothy's Virtual Wellness clinic's mission is to provide exceptional care to the obese and overweight population. The vision is to deliver specialized, integrated care for the obese population with high quality outcomes and a great patient experience.
OBESITY
Let's talk about it! What does more than one-third of the adults in the United States have in common? If you guessed obesity, then you got it correct. Obesity is defind by the Mayo Clinic as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Did you know that your odds of developing chronic disease such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors increase with obesity. The good news is that the weight loss of approximately 5% to 10% of baseline body weight decreases the risk of diabetes in pre-diabetic patients by 58%. This also has a lowering effect on triglycerides and blood pressure levels. Obesity is typically exacerbated with age and more difficult to manage.
So the next question is what causes obesity. It is widely known that the intake of more calories than calories burned through a normal day causes weight gain and leads to obesity. Other components include hormonal influences and genetic. Lets break this down a little more.
1. Inactivity- sedentary lifestyle
2. Bad eating habits
3. Pregnancy
4. Medical problems
5. Getting less sleep than recommended
6. Certain medications
SERVICES
Dorothy’s Virtual Wellness Clinic specializes in assisted weight loss. We focus on evidence based care. I understand the importance of weight loss and prevention of the associated diseases with obesity. Plans starting as low as $200.00/month. Contact us to find out more.
The clinic also offer work physicals, STD lab testing, and PPD screenings.
Call and schedule an appointment with a member of our medical staff today.
CLINIC STAFF
Here to Serve You
At Dorothy’s Virtual Wellness Clinic, the provider is highly skilled and an experienced care provider, she has her patients’ best interests and wellbeing at heart. Meet the provider running this welcoming wellness Facility, and schedule an appointment today.
DOROTHY POWELL FNP-BC
Dorothy Powell, FNP is a highly skilled medical professional. She brings a wealth of experience to Dorothy’s Virtual Wellness Clinic with an approach that puts an emphasis on wellness. She treats their patients with compassionate, personal, and expert care.
