Samantha Abbade started her career in healthcare by earning a dietitian degree in her native Brazil. She continued her education and went on to earn a nursing degree. After moving to the United States with her husband, she pursued her Nurse Practitioner program while working as a registered nurse.

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She is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a diverse background in healthcare and a passion for mental health and lifestyle medicine. Her commitment to service led her and her husband to engage in humanitarian work overseas, where they contributed to communities in Egypt, Palau, the Philippines, Panama, and the Brazilian Amazon.

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Samantha is now focused on a fellowship in Psychiatry, desiring to help patients navigate their mental health journeys. Her holistic approach to care emphasizes the importance of lifestyle factors in overall well-being.

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Outside of her professional life, Samantha enjoys hiking, traveling, playing tennis, scuba diving, and participating in humanitarian trips, reflecting her adventurous spirit and commitment to making a difference in the world.

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