Carolyn Zaumeyer has been a nurse practitioner specializing in gynecology and hormone therapy for over 28 years. Carolyn is a well-respected national author and speaker. She is an expert in optimizing hormones, thyroid management, weight loss, nutritional supplements & Botox® for both women and men at her practice in Fort Lauderdale.
Favorite Quote: Life is too short to feel like @%*&!!
Fun Fact: I worked as a double for Jessica Lange in a movie when I was 19 years old.
What challenges have you faced in your career, and how did you overcome them? Being a pioneer by starting the first independent Nurse Practitioner practice in Florida and being the first BioTE® hormone practitioner in Florida. I have had many hurdles. I actually visualize them as hurdles on the running track, finding a way to go over, under, around or even knocking it down!
What has been the most monumental moment of your career thus far? Starting the first successful independent Nurse Practitioner practice in the state of Florida.
How is the healthcare industry important to you personally? My Great Aunt Edna was a nurse educated in the 1920s. She shared her passion for nursing with me from a young age. I knew my path would be serving others in health and wellness.
How did the pandemic disrupt your specific role in the healthcare industry, and how did you adapt? I converted our in-office consultations to virtual consultations, which has worked out very well for our patients and for us. I also have waived the consultation fee, which has helped many people that are having financial struggles get the care they need.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? “Don’t let one bad experience define you.” – Robert Hackelman, Esq.
What do you love most about working in healthcare? I am so fortunate. I get to help people feel more like their old selves: Improving their energy, mood, sleep, and relationships!
