Gina Battani, MPA, FMRN-C, with 24 years of nursing experience, joins 515 Wellness and Aesthetics as Registered Nurse Manager. Her values and respect for people inspires engagement, speaks to lived experience, and empowers change; she leads with a servant heart. Her journey from the U.S. Navy to nursing includes a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences and a Master’s degree of Public Administration from Drake University. Gina’s expertise spans family practice, homecare, hospice, and local state government roles. Certified in Aromatherapy, Reiki, and Functional Medicine, she emphasizes client centered holistic well-being.
“70% of our health is related to diet, lifestyle, and environment. Functional medicine is going to try and restore balance to your lifestyle to prevent disease. When we optimize wellness there is no room for disease.”
Beyond her professional endeavors, Gina balances parenting two teenagers, dog mom to bulldog Rocky, and boxer Harley, and impactful community involvement. Serving on the Board of Directors for L.U.N.A. (Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer) she advocates for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Gina’s commitment to others extends to roles in the Iowa Nurses Association and contributions to the Iowa Nurse Reporter. You can read her recent article: Intentional Resilience in Nursing - Four Components to Building Personal Resilience @www.myamericannurse.com.
“When we volunteer and tangibly help others, we not only strengthen communities, but we also grow in our resilience by reducing stress, combating depression, anxiety, and increase physical health.”
Gina is thrilled to work side by side with Jenny Myers, ARNP, Medical Director to enhance and optimize your well-being. Her approach centers on relationships, trust, and restoring balance; preventing disease through the lens of functional medicine, championing holistic health and wellness.
“We meet people where they’re at. WE identify realistic and achievable goals and TOGETHER create your health plan.”
