I myself am made entirly of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.”
Meet April, a resilient woman who has overcome, her addiction to alcohol and is now making
a difference in the lives of others. April is the office manager at
My Name is Dr. Kirk Tjalas, and I am a “Real Human Being.”
What does that mean?
If you’ve ever seen the movie “Pinocchio,” you know it is about the story of Jappeto, the puppet maker who makes a male puppet called “Pinocchio.” Pinocchio wants to be a “real Boy” and finds himself in many misadventures of mischief and trouble…
For many years, I did not like who I was; I tried pleasing people at the cost of my happiness. At one point, I weighed 400 pounds; I was depressed, hopeless, and even suicidal. I went to an MD, and he offered me a “gastric bypass.” I had surgery and lost some weight but soon gained much of it back because I did NOT change my behavior or attitude towards food and dealing
with my feelings. I have ADHD, trauma, and many miles on the healthcare train.
I have embraced my “stuff” and realize I have enough and am enough as a human being. This
changes EVERYTHING!
I am an expert at helping them deal with their stuff!
· Weight loss
· Mental health
· Spirituality
I practice functional medicine, the balance of Body, Mind, and spirit together. I firmly believe that everything is unstable when one is unbalanced. This concept of wellness embraces Eastern and Western medicine and everything in between.
Wellness = a series of consistent healthy behaviors that affect how we function
Addiction = a series of consistent unhealthy behaviors that affect how we function hope and fear are the same: the anticipation of what will come.
Hope= excitement
Fear = unknown despair
the difference is in the planning.
Education
I have a Ph.D. in Philosophy and am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I have an associate degree in social work, a Master of Science in Nursing, and a post-master certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. I am also Certified in the Proficiency of disability ratings in the 5 th and 6 th Editions of the AMA Guides to Disability through the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. The Power of Nonnegotiable Badassery I am blessed to have a fantastic life partner, April; she makes every part of “me” better by holding me accountable. Together, we embody an eclectic lifestyle that is sometimes chaotic, often sarcastic, and always genuine and Authentic; together, A & K represents Twisted wellness.
The blending of two humans with lots of stuff who wish to guide you on your journey of better wellness through giving yourself the gift of luxury and helping you become the elite person you
are meant to be.
I myself am made entirly of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.”
Meet April, a resilient woman who has overcome, her addiction to alcohol and is now making a difference in the lives of others.
April is the office manager at Priority Medical Group, where
she uses her natural talent and collection of experiences for helping others to provide excellent care to patients. April's journey to sobriety was not an easy one, but with the support of her family and loved ones, she was able to turn her life around and find purpose in her work. Along the way, April discovered long ago that her sense of humor and ability to make people feel comfortable were powerful tools in her life, recovery journey and her work in the medical field.
April takes pride in her work and is passionate about providing the best possible care to her patients. She is a self-proclaimed people pleaser, always going above and beyond to ensure that everyone she interacts with feels valued and supported. Her sense of humor also helps her to connect with patients and make them feel at ease.
April is engaged to Kirk and has four children, all of whom are a constant source of joy and inspiration in her life. She's a firm believer in the power of family and the importance of building strong relationships with those we love. Despite the challenges she has faced, April is never judgmental and always strives to see the best in others. She knows firsthand the struggles of addiction and the importance of compassion and understanding when working with those who are going through a difficult time.
Through her resilience, kindness, and unwavering commitment to helping others, April is an inspiration to all who know her. She's proof that with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a little bit of humor, anything is possible.