# About Chelsea - Link: https://myorchidwellness.com/about/ - Published: 2026-03-23T05:24:03-05:00 - Author: Chelsea 👩🏾‍💻 Telehealth available in TX, NY, VA & DC, including **weekends & evening hours** at [telehealth.myorchidwellness.com](https://telehealth.myorchidwellness.com) [Home](https://myorchidwellness.com/)/About About Orchid Wellness  •  Carrollton, TX # Meet Chelsea Asante, FNP-C:⏎ _The Provider Behind the Practice_ Chelsea Asante, FNP-C, APRN, MSN  •  Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner  • Licensed in TX, NY, VA & DC ![Chelsea Asante, FNP-C, board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of Orchid Wellness in Carrollton, TX](https://i0.wp.com/myorchidwellness.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/10/e3480fbd-3ca4-425b-a1c0-0d107d1bddfa.png?w=800&ssl=1) 2025 Alumni Honoree ![Orchid Wellness primary care clinic at 3620 N Josey Lane, Suite 117 in Carrollton, TX](https://i0.wp.com/myorchidwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_9856.jpeg? w=800&ssl=1) Our Clinic 3620 N Josey Lane, Suite 117 • Carrollton, TX Family Nurse Practitioner & Founder ## Chelsea Amoafi Asante,⏎ _FNP-C, APRN, MSN, BSBA_ Board-Certified FNP-C Licensed TX, NY, VA & DC Author • Wellness Educator Speaker• Entrepreneur 2025 South University Alumni Honoree > "You don't have to change the whole world. Just your corner of it." If you're looking for a provider who listens, empowers, and truly cares, you've found the right place. Chelsea Amoafi Asante, FNP-C, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, author, wellness educator, and the founder of Orchid Wellness, where complete care is delivered _for you, with you._ Born and raised in Ghana, West Africa, Chelsea's calling to care for others began before she was a teenager. After immigrating to the U.S., she built a career spanning business, nursing, and advanced practice, always moving closer to the work that felt like home. [Book an Appointment](https://myorchidwellness.com/appointment/) [Call (469) 892-0194](https://myorchidwellness.com/about/4698920194) Her Journey ## A Path Rooted in⏎ Compassion & Calling Chelsea's story is one of pivot, perseverance, and purpose. She didn't follow a straight line to healthcare. She followed her heart, even when it required starting over. * **University at Buffalo** Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing & Human Resources. Built a career in HR supporting others, but felt the pull toward something deeper. * **Louisiana Christian University** Pivoted to nursing, earning her BSN. Gained experience as a staff nurse, charge nurse, and preceptor in orthopedics, med- surg, pediatric urgent care, emergency medicine, and home health. * **South University: MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner** Enrolled in her master's program when her daughter was just five months old. Graduated and became a Board- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, driven to heal on a greater scale. * **Orchid Wellness Founded** Welcomed her first patient in July 2023 in Carrollton, TX, bringing whole-person, evidence-based primary care to the DFW area and beyond through telehealth across TX, NY, VA, and DC. * **2025 South University Alumni of the Year: Honorable Mention** Recognized for her inspiring personal and professional journey in healthcare, entrepreneurship, and service. A Holistic Approach ## Healing from⏎ the Inside Out As founder and CEO of Orchid Wellness, Chelsea provides primary care, medical weight loss, hormone optimization, IV therapy, aesthetic services, and pediatric care, in-person in the DFW area and via telehealth across Texas, New York, Washington D.C., and Virginia. Through the **MySWANS™ framework** (Sleep, Water, Activity, Nutrition, Stress Management), she empowers patients to return to their natural, thriving selves. This philosophy inspired her debut book: MySWANS™: A Graceful Return to You A Whole-Person Guide to Returning to Your Natural Self. Published under **Orchid Wellness Press**. Available in print and eBook, with a companion MySWANS™ Wellness Journal. [Get the Book →](https://a.co/d/dh3Ao7U) But Chelsea's most important role, the one that grounds everything she does, is being a mother to her two children, Skylar and Kaiden. Their joy and resilience are her deepest "why." When she's not in the clinic, you'll find her with headphones in, devouring more than 350 mystery audiobooks a year. Beyond the Clinic ## Building, Teaching & Giving Back Chelsea's impact extends well beyond patient care. She is building a legacy of education, entrepreneurship, and community healing. Empower Health Partners A consulting and education hub supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals and wellness entrepreneurs. * Business strategy & brand development * Practice launch support * Healthcare business consulting * Internships, mentorships & preceptorships Empower Clinical Institute A clinical training school preparing medical assistants and phlebotomists for real- world patient care. * Clinical medical assistant training * Phlebotomy training * CPR certification Orchid Wellness Press An independent imprint dedicated to whole-person wellness through the written and spoken word. Home of the MySWANS™ book series and companion journals. * MySWANS™: A Graceful Return to You * MySWANS™ Wellness Journal * Children's book adaptation (coming soon) Speaking & Media Chelsea brings her story of resilience, healing, and entrepreneurship to stages, summits, and screens. Creator of the Conversations with MyNPChelsea YouTube channel, and featured on the Daring Mom Podcast and The Jeff Crilley Show. * Wellness conferences & healthcare summits * Women's leadership events * Podcast & media appearances * Poetry-style spoken word On Stage & On Screen ## Speaking Topics Chelsea speaks at wellness conferences, healthcare summits, and women's leadership events on topics that move, challenge, and heal. 01 The MySWANS™ Framework for Sustainable Wellness 02 From Burnout to Balance: A Provider's Journey 03 Healing Beyond the Diagnosis 04 Building with Purpose: Entrepreneurship in Healthcare 05 Creating Space for Yourself in the Midst of It All Listen & Watch ## Chelsea's Shows & Features From her own health education channel to featured interviews, Chelsea shares her journey as a nurse practitioner, single mother, entrepreneur, and first-generation immigrant. YouTube: Health Education Conversations with MyNPChelsea Plain-language health education from Chelsea on topics like blood pressure, sleep, and hormone therapy. [ Daring Mom Podcast: Part 1 From Ashes to Aspirations: A Single Mom's Resilient Rise Chelsea shares the early chapters of her story: navigating immigration, motherhood, and the bold pivot toward a calling in healthcare. [ Daring Mom Podcast: Part 2 The Price of Dreams: From Free Consultations to Thriving Practice The real cost of building a healthcare practice from scratch, and what kept Chelsea moving forward when the odds were against her. [ Daring Mom Podcast: Part 3 Breaking Chains, Building Legacies: A Single Mom's Triumph Breaking generational patterns, building a business, and creating a legacy for Skylar and Kaiden. [ The Jeff Crilley Show Chelsea Asante, FNP-C: Owner & CEO of Orchid Wellness A spotlight on Orchid Wellness, Chelsea's vision for whole-person care, and the mission that drives everything she builds. What We Stand For ## Orchid Wellness Values Our Mission Partner With Every Patient We partner with patients and families of all ages to provide a holistic and compassionate health and wellness experience, where every person is seen, heard, and cared for completely. Our Vision Touch Lives. Change Corners. Our vision is to touch the lives of our patients and their families through evidence- based practices and compassionate care, one corner of the world at a time. Our Promise You Are an Individual We promise to listen to you and treat you as an individual, collaborating with you to achieve your health and wellness goals safely, honestly, and compassionately every single visit. What We Offer ## Whole Family Care From newborns to older adults, our goal is to be your family's one-stop healthcare home. No juggling multiple providers or piecing together care across different clinics. We do it all, together. 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