Holistic Nurse Practitioner Care in Glendale
Our nurse practitioners are licensed to practice conventional medicine — and trained in natural approaches as well. That means an evaluation where both toolkits are genuinely on the table, and a recommendation based on what your situation calls for rather than what the practitioner happens to offer.
What “Dually Licensed” Actually Means
As a Nurse Practitioner
They are able to diagnose conditions, order labs and imaging, prescribe medication, administer injections, and document medical necessity for insurance and claims.
As a Licensed Acupuncturist
They specialize in acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, herbal medicine, therapeutic exercise, and nutritional support.
One visit. One person.
No referral between the two, and no need to decide which lane you belong in before anyone has examined you. If the answer is a prescription, that’s available. If it’s acupuncture, that’s available. If it’s both, that’s available too.
What We Can Provide
Full Evaluation
History, physical exam, and a working diagnosis.
Prescriptions
When medication is the appropriate treatment
Joint Injections & PRP
Performed in office if appropriate for treatment.
Acupuncture
Often in the same visit.
Labs & Imaging
Ordered, interpreted, or referred out.
Herbal & Nutritional Support
Supplements and dietary guidance. Get 15% with Fullscript
Establishing Medical Necessity
For insurance, workers’ compensation, and personal injury cases, treatment usually has to be supported by documented medical necessity. Without it, claims stall and care gets delayed.
Our nurse practitioners can evaluate you and provide that documentation directly, which means your treatment isn’t waiting on a referral to someone outside the clinic. For comp and PI patients in particular, this is why the evaluation happens here first.
When to Start Here
You don’t know what you need
Pain that hasn’t been diagnosed, where picking a service yourself feels like guesswork.
Nothing has worked so far
You’ve tried other providers and want a fresh look with a wider range of options.
Work or accident injury
Documentation and medical necessity have to be established before treatment proceeds.
You want to avoid medication
An evaluation that takes that preference seriously and explores the alternatives properly.
Considering PRP
Every PRP case starts with an evaluation to determine whether you’re a candidate.
You need labs or imaging
Testing can be ordered and interpreted here rather than sending you elsewhere first.
Who You’ll See
Veronica Sanchez, FNP-BC, MSN, BSN, CCM, LAc
Dually licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and acupuncturist, Veronica combines acupuncture with joint injections, cupping, and gua sha — and can prescribe when that’s what’s needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nurse practitioners are advanced practice clinicians who can diagnose conditions, order and interpret tests, prescribe medication, and manage treatment. In California, that scope covers most of what people see a physician for in an outpatient setting.
It means holding two separate professional licenses. Veronica is both a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a licensed acupuncturist, each requiring its own graduate education, examinations, and state licensure.
Practically, it means she can prescribe medication and perform acupuncture — and can recommend either without having to refer you elsewhere or set aside half the options.
Yes. Our nurse practitioners are licensed prescribers, so if medication is appropriate for your situation it can be handled in the same visit. It also means the conversation about whether medication is the right choice happens with someone who can go either way.
We’re appropriate for pain, strains, muscle spasms, minor injuries, and work or accident evaluation. If you’re uncertain, call us and we’ll help you decide — and we’ll tell you plainly when the ER is the right answer.
No. You can book an evaluation directly. If you’re using insurance, it’s worth checking whether your specific plan requires a referral — call (818) 549-1300 and we’ll verify before your visit.
No. Our nurse practitioner services focus on musculoskeletal conditions, pain, injury evaluation, and coordinating your care within this clinic. We’re not providing ongoing primary care, managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension, or handling preventive care.
Keep your primary care provider, and we’ll coordinate with them where it’s useful.
Often Combined With
Disclaimer
Individual results vary. Educational only, not medical advice. Our nurse practitioner services are not a substitute for emergency care or for ongoing primary care.
Need to Be Seen Today?
Call us and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help or whether you’d be better off somewhere else.
