ALTIVITAS Holistic Wellness Center

From a young age, I have been fascinated by health and wellness, particularly the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spiritual health. This passion led me to pursue a career in medicine. I was particularly drawn to osteopathic medical training because it aligned with my beliefs and understanding of health and wellness. I graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012 with a strong commitment to the osteopathic principles that are central to my practice. During medical school, I accepted a position as a predoctoral fellow in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), where I saw firsthand the benefits of a hands-on approach to healthcare. I went on to complete my residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, NY, in 2016. This training equipped me with the skills to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to women at every stage of life. I am passionate about integrating the wisdom of traditional non-western medicine into modern healthcare. My continued studies have encompassed yoga, meditation, energy healing, Ayurvedic medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I regularly collaborate with practitioners of these modalities to offer the most comprehensive and holistic care possible. My practice is built on a patient-centered approach, where open communication and mutual respect are fundamental to our journey toward optimal health. I am honored to guide individuals through their healthcare experiences and foster a collaborative environment that acknowledges each person’s unique needs. Join me in embracing a holistic approach to health—one that celebrates the deep connection between our physical, mental, and spiritual selves. Together, let’s embark on a journey toward lasting well-being.

Barbara brings decades of personalized patient care experience to Altivitas. As a physical therapist specializing in functional movement assessment and exercise prescription, she has dedicated her career to helping people feel more at ease, aligned, and supported in their bodies. Seeing whole-person care as essential to lasting wellness, Barbara broadened her expertise to include functional nutrition. She guides clients in identifying underlying imbalances and using nutrition to promote recovery, build resilience, and support long-term well-being. Grounded in connection, compassion, and presence, Barbara meets each person where they are and creates a supportive environment in which a pathway to better health can unfold. She grew up on Cape Cod and continues to draw inspiration and restoration from its natural beauty.

Taylor Hellstrom is a Family Nurse Practitioner providing primary care at Altivitas. A Cape Cod native, Taylor brings more than a decade of nursing experience, including extensive work in intensive and cardiac care at Cape Cod Hospital. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Salve Regina University and has since worked in urgent care and primary care, caring for patients with a wide range of health needs. Taylor brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to primary care, with an emphasis on building strong relationships, understanding the whole person, and helping patients feel supported in their long-term health.

I believe healing happens when we care for the whole person—body, mind, spirit, and the deeper wisdom that lives within each of us. As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, I blend conventional medicine with integrative, holistic, and Earth-based healing traditions to support individuals navigating health challenges, life transitions, and personal transformation. My training includes certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy through the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), Medicinal Plants through Cornell University, and advanced study in Reiki, Polarity Therapy, Shamanic Energy Medicine, and End-of-Life Coaching and Doula care. These experiences have shaped an approach that honors both science and spirit, integrating evidence-informed medicine with practices that support healing, resilience, and transformation. I don’t simply guide others along the healing path—I walk it myself. Through my own experiences of illness, healing, and deep spiritual practice, I have come to know this terrain intimately. These experiences have deepened my trust in the body’s innate capacity to heal and strengthened my commitment to meeting each person with presence, authenticity, and compassion. I believe each of us carries an innate capacity for healing. My role is to help you reconnect with that inner wisdom, clear what stands in the way, and support you as you move toward equilibrium. Whether you are navigating chronic illness, seeking greater vitality, integrating expanded-state experiences, or moving through a significant life transition, my intention is to create a safe, collaborative space where healing can unfold. I believe healing is not about becoming someone new, but about remembering the wholeness that has always been within you.

Kate is passionate about helping people understand their health, navigate the healthcare system, and become confident advocates for themselves. With a background in education spanning preschool through high school, she discovered her passion for health education while teaching middle school students. She realized that many adults were never taught the same essential health knowledge. We are taught how to read and write, the birds and the bees, but never really taught important life skills to support overall wellbeing. Kate brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a teacher’s mindset to coaching. She teaches on the belief that health is multidimensional. Supporting the whole person is an essential part of helping people live healthier, more informed lives and empowers people with the knowledge, support, and confidence to take an active role in their health and well-being. Kate brings personal experiences with navigating the healthcare system through her birth experiences, loss, and caring for a child with Endometriosis deepened her understanding of the human side of healthcare. These experiences reinforced her belief that people need not only information and guidance, but also compassion, empathy, and support. She believes that while people may not remember every detail of their experience, they will remember how they felt. This should always be part of the care we provide.