About
Our Founder
Elizabeth Winings
Elizabeth Winings, DNP, APRN is ANCC Board Certified as a Family Mental Health-Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She completed her undergraduate and graduate education in Nursing at the University of Florida. She also has advanced training in Plant-Based nutrition, completing her doctoral internship in nutrition and lifestyle medicine at the True North Health Center in Santa Rosa, CA. She is a Diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Winings is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Jacksonville University and maintains her clinical practice seeing clients one day weekly, on Mondays.
Dr. Winings specializes in the relationship between diet, lifestyle, and mental health. She is passionate about preventative mental health care, communication between parents, children and parents, as well as treating mental illness with therapy and medication when indicated.
Specific areas of interest include:
- Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorders
- Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Depression
- Inattention and Impulse Control Disorder
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Low Self Esteem
- Weight Management
- Dietary and Lifestyle Modification for Prediabetes, Obesity, and Inactivity
Our Staff
Melissa McRae
Melissa McRae, DNP, APRN an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Dr. McRae completed her undergraduate nursing education at the University of North Florida and her graduate education at Jacksonville University, where she continues to serve as an Assistant Professor of Nursing.
After becoming a registered nurse in 2005, Dr. McRae has worked in pediatrics, clinical research, hospital leadership, and specialized in nursing student success. Her clinical preparation included the psychiatric care of children, psychiatric care of adults, and substance use treatment. She is passionate about providing mental health support to children so they can rise to their full potential through mindfulness, cognitive behavioral skills, psychoeducation, and medication management when indicated. Dr. McRae recognizes the importance of parents in the life of the child and takes a balanced approach to mental health that focuses on healthy choices, good communication skills, and strong parent-child bonds.
Specific areas of interest include:
- Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety and Depression
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorders
- Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Inattention and Impulse Control Disorder
- Healing from Trauma
- Mood Disorders
- Academic Engagement and Achievement
Katherine Reagan
Katherine Reagan MSN, APRN is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Katherine completed her undergraduate nursing education at Georgia College and State University and her graduate education at the University of South Carolina.
In 2014, she began her career as a registered nurse in Miami, working in the field of women’s health. With over ten years of experience in labor and delivery, postpartum and NICU, Katherine found her passion in working with families. She is driven to listen deeply to the needs of her clients and guide them towards optimal mental and physical health. She applies a holistic approach to care, with the intentional understanding that the human experience is different for us all in every stage of life. She believes that creating healthy habits and understanding mental wellness early in life can set a child up for success as they navigate both the beauty and complexity of their experiences. Katherine is passionate about helping individuals explore spaces in their lives that they would like to see change, while encouraging growth and wellness in each encounter.
Specific areas of interest include:
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Anxiety Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Adjustment Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Healing From Trauma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
- Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Erin Smith
Erin Smith is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate nursing studies at Jacksonville University. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Florida State University.
After becoming a travel nurse to provide crisis care throughout intensive care units during the COVID pandemic, Erin decided to further her studies in psychiatric mental health to help patients in an area she saw a great need in and witnessed that need growing during the pandemic. Erin believes she has always been able to better the mental health of those around her and wanted to enhance her knowledge and skills of doing so with an evidence-based, professional standard of care. Her favorite part of work is connecting with her patients and their family members.
Erin values meeting her patients and their families where they’re at in their mental health journey and recognizes the importance of individualized care. She believes in holistic care and appreciates how every aspect of our daily living affects our mental health and overall wellbeing. Erin’s passion includes providing guidance and support within the children, adolescent, and young adult populations as they figure out their own life path and reach their full potential.
Specific areas of interest include:
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Grief and Loss
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Healing From Trauma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
- Inattention and Impulse Control Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Insomnia
- Weight Management
- Dietary and Lifestyle Modification For Prediabetes, Obesity, And Inactivity
- Academic Engagement And Achievement
Jody Propst
Jody Propst is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her B.S. of Science in Education, dual certified in elementary and exceptional student education. After 7 years of teaching, she transitioned into nursing. Most of her career has been at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in the Behavioral Health Unit. Professionally, she has experience with various psychiatric service lines, including the emergency room, the inpatient behavioral health unit, partial hospitalization program and outpatient.
Jody has always had a love for understanding behaviors and connecting with individuals. Coupled with her expertise in mental health disorders, Jody can facilitate healthy change to help individuals reach their full potential. Mental illness can negatively impact a person’s self-esteem, resilience, relationships, and identity.
The cornerstone of her practice includes a person centered approach that prioritizes overall wellness, healthy habits, lifestyles, and relationships. These goals are accomplished through developing a therapeutic rapport, consistent communication, collaboration with family and other providers, patient education, and the use of a variety of pharmacological and therapeutic interventions.
Jody values the opportunity to connect and make a meaningful impact with each person she works with.
Specific areas of interest include:
- Adjustment Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Academic Engagement and Achievement
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
- Inattention and Impulse Control Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorders
- Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Healing from Trauma
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
Diana Glendinning
Diana Glendinning is our Medical Receptionist. She has four decades of experience working in a variety of roles in the public school system.
She believes that the psychological well-being of a person affects every aspect of their life including health, productivity, and happiness. Her wealth of knowledge and experience as an educator and administrator makes her well suited to support the team of providers and patients at Winings Wellness. Diana will work professionally and compassionately with you in all administrative needs.