As a board-certified nurse practitioner, Gretchen oversees clinical practices at Chapter’s Grand Forks location. Gretchen’s career began with a double major in nursing and business management at North Dakota State University. Prior to beginning her work in medical aesthetics, Gretchen developed an expertise in critical care and chronic disease management practicing in rheumatology, primary care and geriatrics. Gretchen decided to advance her education to specialize in medical aesthetics and graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice from NDSU in 2020. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Gretchen’s approach to medical aesthetics focuses on individualized care. Her goal is to help guests realize their aesthetic vision for themselves and to provide healthy aging solutions through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). When she’s not helping her guests write their beauty stories, she enjoys spending time with family and being on the prairie at the farm with her husband and golden retriever.