Teresa is an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing and a certified family nurse practitioner. She owns a private practice in geriatrics with two NP partners. She is passionate about the care of seniors and has a special interest in geriatric cognitive disorders and in bringing holistic care to underserved patients.. She also works for a hospice agency in the Twin Cities and has experience in mental health and corrections. Teresa is a proponent of meditation and mindfulness in healthcare and education and is a certified meditation instructor.