Hi, I’m Vitale.
Afib doesn’t have to rule your life, let’s work together to reclaim your rhythm.
As a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner and Afib Coach, I am here to help you understand your atrial fibrillation diagnosis and to support targeted lifestyle changes so you can live and feel your best.
Individualized Support & Evidence-Based Coaching
At its core, Afib is your body’s way of signaling stress.
Ablation and medications can only do so much if the underlying triggers aren’t addressed.
Let’s work together to understand your unique health and lifestyle needs. With a personalized Afib wellness plan, you can take control and feel your best.
My Approach
About Vitale
How did I get here? From cardiac patient to Afib coach!
Living with a congenital heart condition, I've been through open-heart surgeries, valve replacements, and rely on an implanted defibrillator to protect against a life-threatening heart rhythm. Those experiences led me to become a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner, blending medical know-how with real-life empathy for my patients.
After seeing firsthand how the system prioritizes profits over patient care, I knew I had to do more.
I’m here to help you take control of your Afib journey with a holistic, whole-body approach that fits your life—because you deserve better. Ready to reclaim your rhythm? Let’s get started!
Step 1:
Discovery Call
This is a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your Afib wellness goals, questions, challenges, and expectations.
I will share my initial insights regarding your unique Afib wellness opportunities.
How It Works
Step 2:
Health & Lifestyle Review
We will review your health history and medical testing, key Afib lifestyle considerations, and education needs in detail.
This will create the framework for your personalized Afib coaching plan.
Step 3:
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
We will meet regularly for 1:1 virtual education and coaching sessions to track your progress and support your journey to reclaim your rhythm.
You will also have unlimited access to our growing library of Afib resources
FAQ
Vitale Meertens
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner and Afib Coach
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We will work together to select the best Afib wellness plan for you. This will be based on a review of your health history, goals, and lifestyle opportunities.
You can find my services and pricing here.
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We’ll start with a free discovery call to get to know one another. I’ll learn about your story, situation, and goals. We’ll begin to articulate a clear and actionable plan to help you reclaim your rhythm.
After our discovery call, I will send you a plethora of Afib resources and information that will help to set the foundation for your Afib well plan.
We will meet regularly for education and lifestyle support. Each session will be focused on a topic from our Afib Wellness Plan. Toward the end of each session, we’ll discuss action steps and accountability.
After each session, you’ll receive a Summary. This will recap key information and resources, and your individualized action steps.
I am available for short calls, texts, or emails in between sessions. I am your copilot in this journey to reclaim your rhythm!
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We will typically work together for 12 weeks to implement your initial Afib Wellness Programs.
We will continue to meet at regular intervals to check-in after your implementation phase.
We can also add time to our initial program if we identify new goals and opportunities along the way!
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We will consider all potential Afib triggers. and risk factors including:
Afib history (symptoms, diagnosis, frequency, previous and planned treatments)
Diet
Lifestyle
Physical activity
Alcohol and tobacco use
Sleep
Sources of stress in your environment
Recent testing (laboratory studies, cardiac imaging, sleep testing, etc.)
Medications and supplements
Stroke risk reduction plan
Other related diagnoses (diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disease, sleep disorders, etc)
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You deserve to be empowered with as much information as possible to understand and feel your best with Afib.
Education Topics:
Physiology and causes of AFib
Possible Afib complications
Treatment options, including ablation, medications, and lifestyle modification
2023 HRS/ACC/AHA Afib guidelines
Symptom tracking
Recommended testing
Lifestyle considerations
"Safe" symptoms vs. when to call your medical team
Associated conditions
Ablation preparation and post-ablation considerations
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My Afib wellness programs incorporate 15 years of cardiology experience with specialized knowledge in the management of heart rhythm disorders along with the latest evidence-based guidelines from leading cardiovascular health organizations.
Get in Touch!
Let’s connect for a free 30-minute call to explore your Afib wellness goals, questions, and challenges.