The Full Story
About
Alma Wellness was created from a simple but powerful belief: healthcare should feel personal, thoughtful, and grounded in evidence—without feeling rushed, fragmented, or impersonal.
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After years working in acute and primary care, our founder saw firsthand how often people felt unheard, overwhelmed, or reduced to a diagnosis. Appointments were short. Care was reactive. Prevention, education, and long-term support were often missing. Alma Wellness was built to change that experience.
The word Alma means soul—and it reflects the heart of our practice. We believe true wellness goes beyond treating symptoms. It means understanding the whole person: their biology, lifestyle, goals, stressors, and season of life. At Alma Wellness, care is rooted in science but delivered with intention, compassion, and time.
What makes Alma Wellness Different?
Alma Wellness is a Nurse Practitioner–led, evidence-based clinic designed for people who want more from their healthcare—more listening, more clarity, and more partnership.
We specialize in:
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Women’s health and hormonal transitions
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Menopause and perimenopause care
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Headache and migraine management
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Preventive and chronic disease care
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Weight and metabolic health
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Medical aesthetics and therapeutic treatments
Every appointment is unrushed and personalized. We focus on education, shared decision-making, and realistic plans that fit into real life—not one-size-fits-all solutions.
Our Philosophy
At Alma Wellness, we practice proactive healthcare. That means:
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Addressing root causes, not just symptoms
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Supporting long-term health, not quick fixes
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Empowering patients with knowledge and choice
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Respecting the natural transitions of the body while offering support when needed
We honour the complexity of health and the individuality of each patient. No two care plans are the same—because no two people are the same.
Carolina Garcia
BScN, MN, NP-PHC, DNP(c)
Nurse Practitioner | Founder, Alma Wellness
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Carolina Garcia is a Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of frontline healthcare experience, including extensive work in critical care and emergency medicine. Her clinical background has shaped a deep understanding of complex health conditions, system gaps, and the importance of proactive, patient-centered care.
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Throughout her career, Carolina saw firsthand how often healthcare felt rushed, fragmented, and reactive—especially for women navigating hormonal changes, chronic symptoms, and preventive health concerns. Alma Wellness was created in response to that reality: a space where evidence-based medicine meets thoughtful, unhurried care.
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Carolina’s approach is grounded in science, clinical reasoning, and ongoing education, with a strong focus on women’s health, menopause and perimenopause, headache and migraine management, chronic disease prevention, and metabolic health. She believes in treating the whole person—not just symptoms—by considering lifestyle, physiology, goals, and the natural transitions of the body.
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Currently completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Carolina is deeply committed to quality improvement, modern care delivery, and NP-led models that expand access while maintaining high clinical standards. Her work is guided by evidence-based frameworks, shared decision-making, and a belief that informed patients are empowered patients.
As a mother and healthcare provider, Carolina understands the realities of busy lives and designs care plans that are realistic, personalized, and sustainable. She values trust, transparency, and collaboration—and strives to create an experience where patients feel heard, supported, and confident in their care.
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Alma Wellness reflects Carolina’s philosophy:
Rooted in science, delivered with intention, and designed for modern lives.
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
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​A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse with graduate-level education, specialized clinical training, and the authority to diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and manage both acute and chronic health conditions.
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Nurse Practitioners are trained to look at the whole person, combining medical expertise with a strong focus on prevention, education, and long-term health outcomes. They practice independently and collaboratively, using evidence-based guidelines and clinical judgment to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
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What Can a Nurse Practitioner Do?
Nurse Practitioners can:
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Assess, diagnose, and manage health conditions
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Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostics
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Prescribe medications and treatments
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Provide preventive care and chronic disease management
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Offer education, counselling, and lifestyle guidance
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Create individualized, evidence-based care plans
NPs bridge the gap between nursing and medicine, offering a model of care that is both clinically rigorous and deeply patient-focused.
Coverage & Payment Information
In Ontario, Nurse Practitioners work in both publicly funded and independent/private settings.
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At Alma Wellness, services are provided in an independent NP-led practice, which means:
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Appointments are not covered by OHIP
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Visits are self-pay (out-of-pocket) at the time of service
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Payment allows for longer, more comprehensive appointments and personalized care
Insurance & Benefits
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Many extended health benefit plans may provide partial or full reimbursement for Nurse Practitioner services under categories such as:
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Nurse Practitioner services
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Nursing services
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Health spending accounts
Coverage varies by insurer and plan. We recommend checking with your benefits provider to confirm eligibility for reimbursement.
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Receipts are provided after each visit for insurance or health spending account submission.
Get in Touch
Virtual Clinic:
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Mobile Services available in Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton and the GTA.
Phone: 437-475-5003
Email: info@almawellness.clinic
