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Viviane Skaliks, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Languages spoken:
English, Spanish & Portuguese
Q&A with Viviane
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
My favorite childhood game is Mario Bros because of my two preschool boys.
What is your favorite children's book?
We read Bible stories for my boys before they go to bed. We buy different kids Bible that has different images.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
My favorite childhood toys were Barbie dolls.
Who is your greatest inspiration?
My boys and my husband. Having a first child helped me to learn practical knowledge regarding sleeping and eating. My second son was a 28 weeks premature baby, and I can understand the feeling from parents that go through it. Recently, my husband almost died from brain aneurysm. God has used those things to help me grow, and recently studying more about natural ways to help our kids to be healthier
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
House decor, gardening, functional medicine courses, participating in social activities for kids.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
I love to see the kids growing healthy, and specially helping first time parents about stages of development, and preventative measures for a healthier child
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
12 years of experience in the field, being a mother, recently studies on functional medicine