Pronouns: she/her

Preferred name with clients: Kristin

Alphabet soup of credentials:

DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)

WHNP-BC (Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified)

ANP-BC (Adult Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified)

MSCP (Menopause Society Certified Practitioner)

PMHC-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certified)

CNE (Certified Nurse Educator)

SANE-RN (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)

RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)

Personal: Kristin is a voracious reader and perpetual student. She is a self-proclaimed research/data “nerd”, quality improvement enthusiast, and advocate for trans & nonbinary folx.

She lives with her husband, two teenagers, and a very needy rescue dog.

Professional Bio:

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Wheaton College, MA

Master of Science in Nursing, Simmons University, MA

Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Frontier Nursing University, KY

20 years of experience as an NP in the following areas :

• General Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Primary Care

• Gynecologic Oncology

• Urogynecology

• Gynecologic Surgery

• Urology

• Emergency Medicine

• College Health

• LGBTQ/Gender Affirming Care

Dr. Gianelis is currently a faculty member at Frontier Nursing University in the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program.

She serves on the Advocacy and Membership Committees with the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health. She is also a regional community chair for the Northeast Region of NPWH.

Dr. Gianelis is an active member of the following national organizations:

NPWH, AANP, TMS, ISSWSH, OMA, PSI, NONPF, ACOG & ANA

Link to Publications

Dr. Gianelis is available for speaking engagements and educational events. Please contact via email for more info.