Our Providers

Danae holds a Bachelor's and Master's of Science in Nursing from Walden University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She began her nursing education at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, where she graduated with honors.

A native of Whatcom County, Danae is deeply committed to serving her community. She completed seven months of clinical rotations at Mt. Shuksan as part of her Family Nurse Practitioner program, where she developed a strong connection with the people and patients.

Danae has a diverse background in patient care, working with individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Her experience spans urology, pain medicine, and spine surgery. Known for her enthusiasm and empathy, Danae's patients appreciate her comforting presence, often noting how she puts them at ease. She looks forward to joining Mt. Shuksan, aiming to provide holistic and collaborative care to her patients.

Outside of her professional life, Danae enjoys running, spending quality time with her family (including her husband, three sons, and two cats), and relaxing with a hot beverage by the fire in her favorite chair.

Danae is an active member of several professional organizations:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (since 2022)
• Mount Baker Nurse Practitioners Association (since 2022)
• Health Ministries Network (since 2019)

Michele Ingram, WHNP-BC, joined Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine in November 2022, bringing 30+ years of experience to her role as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. 

Michele is very experienced in helping women balance hormonal concerns and especially enjoys helping patients evaluate and manage their infertility concerns to successfully get pregnant. 

Michele is well known and loved by her patients for her empathetic, approachable manner and feels privileged to have been able to share in many moments in their lives.

Dedicated to providing the highest quality of healthcare for women whatever stage in life they are at. Every day, she is grateful for the opportunity to provide education and support, empowering her patients.

Education
San Jose State University- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

• Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner WHNP-BC
• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility REIC

Preceptor for NP Programs

University of WA, Gonzaga University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle City University, and the University of British Columbia.

• American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• National Association of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine
• North American Menopause Society

She graduated Summa Cum Laude with the highest honors as class valedictorian from Azusa Pacific University in California. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Psychology from Pacific Lutheran University, where she also graduated Summa Cum Laude, and worked as a student researcher.

Monika has clinical experience with families of all genders, backgrounds, and ages, seeing patients from newborns to older age. She is passionate about providing excellent, kind, nonbiased health care, including gender affirming hormone therapy.

Monika places a special emphasis on health education and wellness and is our office specialist for Whole Body Nutrition and Movement Coaching. “I’m passionate about helping you find your best place: where you feel positive about how you move, how you fuel, how you look, and how you feel. Each of us is made of our own unique physical, emotional, and spiritual health. As your healthcare partner, I walk with you — help you navigate challenges and pursue your best health and wellness.” Monika has experience as a professor, researcher, and published author. She currently teaches therapeutic nutrition to nursing students at her alma mater, APU. She welcomes questions from her patients and loves to research new ideas and teach.

In her free time, Monika loves trail running, drinking coffee with her partner, and playing with their young twin boys. The family enjoys being outside together, camping, hiking, and eating pizza.

Monika is an active member of:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners since 2018
• Mount Baker Nurse Practitioners Association since 2019
• Health at Every Size Community (HAES) since 2020

Kirstin Curtis ARNP graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing with Magna Cum Laude honors in 2002. Kirstin is nationally board certified by the ANCC in family practice and is also certified as a dermatology nurse practitioner since 2013.

Kirstin has extensive work experience in internal medicine and family practice. She prides herself on thorough and comprehensive management of patients health, and truly believes in preventive medicine with the goal of minimizing medications when possible. “I love caring for the whole family.” Kirstin has also worked full-time in a busy dermatology practice in Vancouver, WA, where she focused on the treatment of many skin disorders. She won a new dermatoscope at her recent dermatology convention (2013) in a competition with 300+ other providers for identifying lesions correctly. Dermoscopy allows a trained provider to see lesions with more clarity, in order to determine if they are abnormal or benign.

She evaluates and manages rashes, acne, psoriasis, mole/nevus and full skin evaluations, skin biopsies and skin excisions, and treatment of some cosmetic lesions. Acne of all ages is very easy to treat; she also does Accutane when indicated. “The wait to see a dermatologist can be up to 6-8 weeks. I enjoy helping patients with their dermatology concerns, and referring on if needed.”

In her spare time, Kirstin adores her three children and husband, Dr. Bob Curtis. They are certified level 3 ski instructors at Mt. Baker, and love hiking, camping, fly fishing, and anything involving being outside.

Kirstin has been an active member of:

~ Dermatology Nurses Association since 2009
~ American Academy of Nurse Practitioners since 2008
~ Mt. Baker Nurse Practitioner Association since 2009