Dr. Brianna Wilson, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC
Dr. Brianna was born and raised in the State of Washington and wouldn't dream of living any where else. She and her family moved to La Conner in 2015 to be apart of a community and not just in a community. She is married and has two incredible young daughters who call her "Dr. Mom" whenever they get ill or injured. You may find them playing or hanging out with mom at work or helping you find your way to the exam room.
She initially was an ICU nurse right out of nursing school at Evergreen in Kirkland for 2 years and then transitioned to Interventional Radiology at Swedish in Seattle, WA at the request of one of the radiologists. Returning again to ICU a few years later -- it was here that she realized the need and access for quality primary care for the prevention of disease through health promotion and she pursued becoming a nurse practitioner. She completed a generic Masters in Nursing at UW Bothell with emphasis in infectious disease and rural health and then immediately entered the Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner track at the University of Washington School of Nursing/Seattle with an emphasis on rural health and pain management. Prior to graduating with her Doctorate, she was hired at the University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and was a nocturnist and Teaching Associate for the Acute and Chronic Pain Services managing acute post-operative pain and chronic cancer and non-cancer pain. She held this position for 5 years before moving on to pursue her own dream in small town medicine--in her small town. With her additional and extensive training in pain management she hopes to assist her patients with safe and effective pain with multi-modal strategies in an ever growing population of need. She is also certified to prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid use disorder.
Dr. Brianna has always wanted to have her own rural practice and be an active member of a rural community. She also knew she never wanted to be stuck in the 10-15 minute rushed appointment slots that the current system provides. Thrive Direct Health Care is an innovative and affordable way of providing heath care to communities and provide quality services when and where it is needed-- through direct care and direct relationships with the provider and the patient.
Dr. Brianna has obtained additional training in functional medicine to be able to provide the most patient centered services possible and she absolutely believes in a shared decision model of selecting and utilizing natural or western medicine approaches to obtain optimal health per the patients wishes. Functional Medicine has opened up a whole other realm of healing and wellness and . . . she was led in this direction by listening to her patients.
We have many outstanding providers --with similar viewpoints-- that have joined our team and we can't wait to meet you and help you achieve your health goals. If we can get you off of medications and scratch off chronic diseases in the process we will, but more importantly...we will actually listen and guide you to your wellness.
Nicolette “Nicki” Liukko, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BCHi, I'm Nicki, a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner based in Stanwood, WA. With a deep passion for family-centered care, I specialize in supporting families through a root-cause approach. My goal is to provide comprehensive, personalized care that addresses both immediate needs and long-term wellness for patients of all ages.
Before becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, I gained extensive experience as a Registered Nurse in Med/Surg, Ortho, Telemetry, and Maternity care. This diverse background has equipped me with a broad perspective and a wealth of knowledge to better serve my patients. When I’m not working, you’ll find me enjoying life with my husband and our energetic young twins. Balancing work and family life is a joy and keeps me grounded in my commitment to nurturing both my patients and my loved ones. I believe in the power of family and community, and I strive to integrate these values into my practice every day. Whether you're seeking preventative care, managing chronic conditions, or just looking for a trusted partner in health, I’m here to offer support and guidance. |
Nicki joined us after her internship as a student with Dr Brianna. She is in person on Monday, Tuesday and Virtual Thursdays. She will manage our first segment of Ketamine IV infusions.
>Provider Nicki is open to patients of all ages.
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Sarah Schulke, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Sarah joined us at the end of 2024 after her internship as a student with Dr Brianna.
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>Provider Sarah is open to patients of all ages.
STUDENT INTERNS
We have other amazing interns from various Washington or out of State in person or online nurse practitioner programs each term of school— hosting 3-4 per term. All are current nurses and have a passion for preventative and primary care. These interns are under Dr Brianna’s tutelage and she hopes to instill natural minded, patient centered proactive primary care as well as provide a functional medicine introduction to these nurses bridging them into their soon to be new role as a provider. They will start your appointments and our providers will complete your appointments. This allows for up to 60 min of direct patient care visits. The majority of them have years, sometimes decades in the medical field already and are very experienced clinicians. At any point - should you not wish to see an intern - you need to specifically mention this at scheduling so that we can determine the best place in our schedule. Your appt time will be reduced to allow one of the providers to see you and not an intern.
THRIVE DIRECT STAFF
Kay ~ Virtual Medical Assistant (MA)
Kay resides and works in South Carolina and is our virtual medical assistant. She handles a lot of behind the scenes and support. She completes your insurance required prior authorizations and helps to send or prep your refills.
Yosadara ~ Medical Assistant (MA) - La Conner
Yosadara did her internship with us as a MA student of Skagit County Community College. Instantly we all knew she would be an amazing asset to our team. She is eager to provide patient care and provide assistance to our medical staff. Yosadara at times fills in as Front desk and she will also be doing more of our lab draws.
Megan ~ Virtual Scheduler
Megan is a local resident of Skagit County and is our main scheduling staff member.
MEDICAL RECEPTIONISTS - La Conner
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COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONALS
April Emanuelson, Functional Nutrition Coach
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April Emanuelson is a Washingtonian thru and thru. After studying pre-med at WWU she traveled extensively and just didn’t find anything like our amazing State! She lives here in La Conner, is a mom of 3, a certified LEAN (Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude and Nutrition) Coach for children and adults and is certified as a Functional Nutrition Coach.
She teaches simple tools that help the busiest of people to make lasting changes for the better in their health. Recently she has become a gut geek, and loves sharing the exciting new discoveries that are helping us understand the most important basis of our health, our digestion! Instead of throwing everything at your system hoping something will stick, she specializes in setting up a target plan based on your own unique system and life picture. |
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Coming June 2025 . . . Hypnotherapy with Anna Edwards, Certified Hypnotist
Kai~Zen Hypnotherapy
My journey into hypnosis started on a very personal level—I used it to support the birthing of my daughter, and I was in awe of how powerfully it transformed my life during a major career change. That experience lit a fire in me. Hypnosis didn’t just help me—it changed me. That’s when I knew this was my path. This is heart-centered work, and I’m all in. I graduated from the Cascade Hypnosis Center in Bellingham in November 2024, where I refined the skills I now use every day to help others overcome obstacles, reach their goals, and step into their full potential. I live on the Swinomish Reservation in La Conner, WA, with my husband—who is also my business partner—and our wonderful children. We believe deeply in the work we do and the impact it can have on people’s lives.
"Kaizen" is a Japanese term that translates to "continuous improvement." Through hypnosis, clients can tap into their inner resources, while Kaizen's principle encourages patience, consistency, and self-compassion, ensuring that each step forward is meaningful and sustainable.
Certifications
A couple of the more popular and well studied uses of Hypnosis
"Kaizen" is a Japanese term that translates to "continuous improvement." Through hypnosis, clients can tap into their inner resources, while Kaizen's principle encourages patience, consistency, and self-compassion, ensuring that each step forward is meaningful and sustainable.
Certifications
- 5-PATH® Hypnotist through the Banyan Hypnosis Center
- 7th Path Self-Hypnosis® Teacher, and a Master Hypnotist
- National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), the world's largest and oldest professional organization for hypnotists
A couple of the more popular and well studied uses of Hypnosis
- Smoking Cessation
- Weight Loss
- Hypnobirthing
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