Desiree Mitchell, LPN, HHP
Desiree Mitchell is a multidisciplinary healthcare and integrative wellness professional with over three decades of experience in long-term care, home health, hospice support, care coordination, program development, and community-based services. She is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and integrative wellness practitioner dedicated to a whole-person approach to health and healing.
Throughout her clinical career, Desiree has provided patient care in a variety of settings including long-term care, rehabilitation, home health, and hospice environments. Her experience includes wound care support, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, assistance with patient care plans, chronic disease support, and patient and family education within the LPN scope of practice. She is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that supports dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
In addition to her clinical nursing experience, Desiree has held leadership roles in community program development and support services. She served as Interim Executive Director and Program Director for the Parker House Project in Ashland, Oregon, where she contributed to the development of transitional housing and rehabilitation programming, including coordination of services, community partnerships, and organizational operations.
Desiree is also actively involved in integrative and holistic wellness practices through her work in community education and support programs. She focuses on nutrition education, lifestyle wellness, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care approaches that complement traditional nursing principles and support overall well-being.
Her professional philosophy is centered on holistic, compassionate care that respects the physical, emotional, and social needs of each individual. She remains dedicated to supporting wellness, education, and community-centered healing through both her nursing practice and integrative wellness work.
• Pioneer Pacific College
• Eugene
• Oregon - Nursing Degree
• Psychology Degree
• Naturopathic Degree
• Phlebotomy School
• Infusion Therapy Certification
• Ostomy and Wound Care Certification
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Trafficking Prevention and Support
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Holistic Wellness and Integrative Medicine
- Infusion Therapy
- Ostomy and Wound Care
- Nutritional Coaching
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about practicing nursing is being able to truly listen to my patients and spend quality time with them. So many people aren't used to being heard, and when you go in to see your doctor, you've got maybe 3 minutes with them, if that. So many people don't feel heard, so it's really nice to be able to be on the side where I can listen and take the time. I love being able to help people understand what they're not doing that isn't the best for them and integrate my holistic training with my nursing practice. People are pretty receptive to it, which is really nice. I actually got in trouble all the time in the hospital for spending way too much time with patients, but that's what matters to me - having someone that just takes time to listen and help them integrate more health into their already busy life.