{"id":87,"date":"2026-09-15T16:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T16:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2026-11-03T14:12:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:12:23","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1><span data-0ddf723c-368b-4457-bd46-da987678195d-25=\"true\">A Different Approach to Primary Care<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>EverWell Family Care was founded on a simple belief: healthcare should be personal. As an independent, nurse practitioner-led primary care practice, we are committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based healthcare in a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for.<\/p>\n<p>Our focus goes beyond treating illness. We believe in prevention, education, and building lasting relationships that empower individuals and families to take an active role in their health.<\/p>\n<p>At EverWell, we're creating a place where quality healthcare and meaningful personal connections go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/services\/\">Our Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Office-exterior.png\" title=\"Office exterior\" width=\"1625\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Office-exterior.png 1625w, https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Office-exterior-1280x762.png 1280w, https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Office-exterior-980x584.png 980w, https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Office-exterior-480x286.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1625px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-194\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-c462bd0e-214a-45d2-aece-9cb9c07ffeff-1680x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"AI Image\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-c462bd0e-214a-45d2-aece-9cb9c07ffeff-1680x1024.jpeg 1680w, https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-c462bd0e-214a-45d2-aece-9cb9c07ffeff-1680x1024-1280x780.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-c462bd0e-214a-45d2-aece-9cb9c07ffeff-1680x1024-980x597.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-c462bd0e-214a-45d2-aece-9cb9c07ffeff-1680x1024-480x293.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1680px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-209\" title=\"EverWell_Headshot_4\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module about\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Meet Our Team<\/h3>\n<h2><b>Larisa Skillman, APRN, FNP-C<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Founder &amp; Nurse Practitioner<\/b><\/p>\n<p>For me, healthcare has always been about more than treating an illness. It's about listening, building relationships, and making a meaningful difference in people's lives.<\/p>\n<p>I began my career as a registered nurse, spending many years caring for patients, primarily in the hospital setting. While I loved nursing, I often found myself wanting to do more.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>That desire inspired me to become a Family Nurse Practitioner, allowing me to expand my role in helping patients understand their health and improve their overall well-being. I was drawn to primary care because it gave me the opportunity to focus on prevention, education, and building lasting relationships with patients and their families.<\/p>\n<p>During my years practicing within a large healthcare system, I frequently heard patients express that the personal touch in healthcare was disappearing. They came to me wanting someone who would truly listen, take their concerns seriously, and involve them in decisions about their health. Those conversations stayed with me because they reflected everything I believed healthcare should be.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than waiting for change, I decided to create it. <b>That vision became EverWell Family Care.<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>I founded EverWell with a simple mission: to bring the personal connection back to primary care through compassionate, thorough, and individualized healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>I believe every patient deserves to feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. My approach focuses on understanding your unique needs, answering your questions, and working together to develop realistic, evidence-based plans for your long-term health and wellness.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you're seeking preventive care, managing a chronic condition, or facing a new health concern, my goal is to provide a welcoming environment where you feel comfortable, supported, and confident in your care.<\/p>\n<p>Building meaningful relationships and earning my patients' trust has always been the most rewarding part of my career. It's a privilege I never take for granted.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Great healthcare should always feel personal.<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>I look forward to welcoming you and your family to EverWell Family Care.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/signature-2-300x63.png\" width=\"376\" height=\"79\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192 alignnone size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/signature-2-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/signature-2.png 331w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Founder | EverWell Family Care<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dipi_reveal_0 dipi_reveal et_pb_module\"><div\n                class=\"dipi-reveal\"\n                data-config=\"{&quot;container_selector&quot;:&quot;.about&quot;,&quot;default_show_status&quot;:&quot;collapsed&quot;,&quot;order_number&quot;:0,&quot;use_overlay&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;show_less_button_text&quot;:&quot;Show Less&quot;,&quot;show_more_button_text&quot;:&quot;Show More&quot;,&quot;less_container_height&quot;:&quot;215px&quot;,&quot;less_container_height_tablet&quot;:&quot;215px&quot;,&quot;less_container_height_phone&quot;:&quot;215px&quot;,&quot;overlay_as&quot;:&quot;css&quot;,&quot;append_to&quot;:&quot;element&quot;}\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-less-icon=\"5\"\n                data-less-icon-tablet=\"5\"\n                data-less-icon-phone=\"5\"\n                data-more-icon=\"5\"\n                data-more-icon-tablet=\"5\"\n                data-more-icon-phone=\"5\"\n            >\n                <a class=\"et_pb_button dipi-more-button dipi-reveal-button\" href=\"#none\">Show More<\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-87","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":210,"href":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87\/revisions\/210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/everwell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=87"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}