About my Guests:  Sommer Hood started her career working as a nurse in the Emergency Room which then led her back to school to become a Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing for 1 year as a Nurse Practitioner but has over 5 years experience in different acute care settings.  Ashley Codding began her career as a certified dietician and then transitioned to her provider role as a Physician Associate. She has 8 years of provider experience in both an urgent care and outpatient setting.  Both Ashley and Sommer are excited to start taking a more preventative approach at Modern Endocrine and expand their knowledge. They are committed to continuous learning and helping patients to become the best versions of themselves.  Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith introduces Sommer Hood, APRN and Ashley Codding, PA-C current mid-level practitioners at Modern Endocrine. They discuss their favorite methods of continuous learning and preventative health tips. Additionally, they discuss new treatment options that they are most excited about in the office and the benefits of these.  Time Stamps:  00:00 Introduction and Background  07:47 Continuous Learning  14:46 Preventative Health and Making Cellular Changes  20:27 Diet and Lifestyle Influence  23:37 Cold Plunging, Red Light Therapy, Cellular Testing, and Ozone Therapy 31:47 Expanding the Practice State Wide  33:47 Benefits of Eggs  35:35 Putting Your Phone Away, Getting Adequate Sleep, and Exercising 37:44 The Importance of Taking Care of Yourself  Connect with Modern Endocrine:  Check out the website  Follow Cassie on Instagram  Follow Cassie on Facebook  Follow Cassie on YouTube  Follow Cassie on TikTok  Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s newsletter  Disclaimer