“To achieve the ultimate level of health, it is important to address our physical, mental, and spiritual health.”
Dr. Rucker-Smith is a compassionate doctoral prepared Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in Adult Gerontology Primary Care. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Penn State University. Her post-graduate experience includes primary, urgent care settings, and telemedicine.
Her passions include health promotion, geriatric population, and effective communication. It is her belief that every patient has a unique set of needs and their care should be tailored to those needs.
She has more than 15 years of healthcare experience and is an Adjunct Clinical Faculty and a Preceptor for several universities throughout Maryland. For fun she likes to dance, travel, and spend time at the beach.
“Mental health care should feel safe, supportive, and never rushed. My goal is to truly understand you and create a plan that helps you feel like yourself again.”
Dr. Judith is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Maryland, Washington DC, and New York. Her practice approach centers on providing evidence-based, individualized care that focuses on holistic treatment. She has over 15 years of nursing and healthcare experience and has been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner for over 5 years.
“Strive for the BEST that you can be as you move FORWARD in your health, wellness & fitness journey! Keep your eyes on the goal, not on your past setbacks and failures.”
Belinda Johnson is a dedicated Certified Holistic Nutritionist and a highly accomplished Health & Fitness Coach at FirstChoice Primary Care. Her reputation for excellence has earned her invitations to share her insights on numerous prominent media platforms, including the Dr. Oz Show, FOX5 News, Let’s Talk Live D.C., TBN, and many others. She has had the privilege of training several celebrities, helping them not only achieve their health and fitness goals but also maintain a sustainable and fit lifestyle. During the pandemic, she led Normalize Fitness, an online group that impacted thousands by positively transforming their health and fitness journeys.
At FirstChoice Primary Care we earn our patients’ trust every day. Our compassionate providers offer a holistic approach to your healthcare. We take the time to listen and truly understand the entire picture of your health.
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