LYRA SUNSHINE RIDER, WHNP-BC

I have been a resident of Chico for more than 25 years and reside here with my husband, my children, and my many animals. I am both a Butte College and a Chico State Alumnus, earning my R.N. from Butte College and my B.S. in Nursing from Chico State University. I obtained my Master of Science degree as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) from the University of Cincinnati.

My professional career began more than ten years ago caring for some of the most vulnerable patients in Butte County. I have worked in nursing roles at either end of the human experience, which has included labor and delivery and critical care. My years spent in both of these environments has offered me insight to the importance of finding and maintaining a balance to the physical, mental, and emotional elements of a women’s life. My specialization in Women’s Health includes primary health care, with a focus on preventive health maintenance, reproductive health, obstetrics, and gynecological care. My scope of practice includes all stages of a woman’s life, from adolescence to menopause. I employ an integrative lifestyle management approach to help patients’ reach their own optimal health and wellness.  I Recognize the interconnection between mind and body and the effect that both parts play in a patient’s overall well-being. My role, as I see it, is to help women develop personal lifestyle goals to optimize their physical and emotional health. This approach includes focusing on health education and motivating patients to improve their quality of life through nutrition, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, and positive social connections. It is a privilege to work in a partnership with Women in our community and see them become empowered by their own lifestyle choices.

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