Meet the Founder
Maggie Smith, MSN, FNP-C
Founder & Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Welcome! I’m Maggie, a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 16 years of hands-on healthcare experience. My clinical background spans primary care, preventative wellness, cardiac care, surgical nursing, and foundational emergency and acute patient care.
Throughout my clinical journey—including nearly five years as a primary care nurse practitioner (NP) and six years as a registered nurse (RN)—I realized that true health transformation doesn't happen in rushed appointments. It happens when patients are given the time, evidence-based guidance, and compassionate partnership needed to navigate their health with clarity and confidence.
That vision led me to found Dala Health—an independent practice dedicated to providing sophisticated, evidence-based care in weight management and preventative wellness.
My Approach to Care
Whether we are optimizing your long-term health, building sustainable wellness habits, or guiding you through clinical weight management, my goal is simple: to offer accessible, top-tier healthcare rooted in scientific integrity, clear communication, and absolute respect for your individual goals.
Credentials & Background
- Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- 15+ Years Multi-Disciplinary Healthcare ExperienceIncluding 5 years as a Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine and 6 years as a Registered Nurse in cardiac care and surgical services, and foundational experience across emergency medical services (EMT), direct patient care (nursing assistant), and healthcare administration.
- State Licensure & Prescriptive AuthorityFully licensed Nurse Practitioner with independent prescriptive authority in Colorado.
- Advanced TrainingCertified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner (CPNP) Candidate, American Nutrition Association (in-progress).