Growing up overseas in Tokyo, Japan, Clare Heintzelman attended the International School of the Sacred Heart. It was through this experience at a small all girls international school that she began to take an interest in women’s health which ultimately led her to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. Upon graduation from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Clare joined Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Labor & Delivery Team operating on a fast paced team serving women and their families throughout the District and surrounding communities. Over the last 6 years, her role has been as both a bedside as well as charge nurse, working together with the team in their quest to deliver outstanding care. While working full time in this capacity, Clare began pursuit of her graduate studies at Georgetown, successfully completing and graduating in December 2021. Clare currently lives in Washington DC and in her spare time enjoys travel, reading and golf.
Clare Heintzelman
Clare Heintzelman is a recently board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. In her role as a Labor & Delivery Nurse, she has enjoyed helping women and their families welcome their newest little ones into the world. She is a 2016 graduate of Villanova University’s College of Nursing and a 2021 graduate of Georgetown University’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program. It was through her education and work in the hospital that she has been inspired to support the caring of women at the advanced practice level.
Things You Might Not Know About Me
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Villanova University, Masters of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University
WHY OB/GYN? It is a unique specialty that allows me to serve women throughout out all phases of their lives. The relationship between a woman and her provider is arguably one of the most sacred and one that I look forward to developing with all of my patients.
WHO KNEW: I met Justin Bieber!
TRAVEL MEMORIES: Riding elephants with my sisters in Phuket, Thailand!
SOMEDAY I PLAN TO GO TO: Santorini, Greece
THESE ARE SOME THINGS I DO IN MY SPARE TIME: Spending time with my family, our dogs Frank and Lou, and Barre
A REALLY BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT: Finishing my Masters during a global pandemic and landing my dream job at Bloom!
FAVORITE BOOK: Anything by Gillian Flynn
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Law and Order SVU…in another life I’d be a detective
FAVORITE WORDS: Can it be in Japanese? Natsukashii – nostalgia for a time, place or thing
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Hold your people close and make sure they know how much they mean to you” – Grace Wenzel
FAVORITE FOOD: Chocolate cake, nothing fancy, Betty Crocker will do just fine
WHAT SUPERPOWER WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE? Time travel!
Clare Heintzelman, FNP is proud to be a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), demonstrating an advanced level of expertise in menopause and midlife health. This certification is awarded by The Menopause Society, the leading organization in menopause care, ensuring that Clare is equipped to provide you with the highest standard of personalized menopause management. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of menopause or are interested in proactive midlife health, Clare is here to guide you with expert care and compassionate support.