Monika moved to Tucson from Texas as an Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

Born in Sweden; raised in Tasmania, Australia, she immigrated to the United States 22 years ago and is proud to announce she is now US Citizen.

Her background has been in Music, Finance and in the medical field as Post-Surgical Trauma Nurse and finally her childhood dream – as a Nurse practitioner. Some highlights of Monika’s career have been opening for world renowned artist Keith Urban; recording and releasing her album “Wild Hearts” which two of the songs played on Australian National radio stations; appearances on “Good Morning Australia Show”; voice-overs for radio commercials/jingles, casino circuits and performing live shows all over the country but mainly in Brisbane Queensland Australia.

Monika is very passionate about being an advocate for her patients, actively listening to their concerns and collaboratively developing an individualized care plan.

Monika is active in the Arizona Nurses Association, the Southern Arizona Advanced Practice Nurses Society and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has co-authored a Systemic Review with the American Journal of Nursing concerning food insecurity/medication costs relationship with medication non-adherence in older adults – Published in June 2020.

Monika enjoys the outdoors, hiking trails, playing musical instruments and singing. She also loves painting/creative designing as well as reading. In her spare time, you will find Monika with family and friends.