The Team

Who We Are

Dr. Vanessa Bolling, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Founder

Meet Dr. Vanessa, The Founder of Kingdom Health Connections!

Dr. Vanessa, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Entrepreneur, and Nursing Professor with over 15 years of diverse healthcare experience. She has worked in settings ranging from nursing homes and acute care to retail medicine and primary care.

Dr. Vanessa is passionate about providing whole-person care, focusing on preventative care, healing, and lifestyle medicine. She believes true health comes when the spirit, soul, and body are in harmony, and she is dedicated to equipping individuals with the tools they need to thrive and live in good health. Dr. Vanessa is dedicated to merging Faith in God with Physical Health and Well-being incorporating Biblical principles in the care of individuals and families and training others to do the same. All while advancing the Culture of the Kingdom of God in the Healthcare Industry and to all encountered.

Outside of community service, Dr. Vanessa enjoys spending quality time with her husband and loved ones, watching comedy movies, traveling, and appreciating nature's beauty.

Tasha Young, LPN

Meet Tasha Young LPN

Tasha is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 12 years of experience and a passion for helping and caring for others. She finds joy in bringing positivity to those around her and is dedicated to teaching and learning about preventative care.

Through her nursing care, Tasha has worked in diverse settings, including mental health, elder care, and with the incarcerated population. Her compassion and commitment to making difference shine in every role she takes on.

Tasha is also a Licensed Minister of the Gospel, having earned her certification through the Timothy Institute. When she's not working, she enjoys reading, traveling, and baking. Tasha's love for learning, teaching and serving is at the heart of everything she does.

Shana BurtonCortez, INHC

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Meet Shana BurtonCortez,

Shana BurtonCortez is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC) with training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York. She specializes in emotional eating recovery, guiding individuals to develop a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food and themselves through mindful eating practices.

With a passion for empowering women, Shana helps her clients cultivate balance and wellness in their lives through strengths-based client-centered approach. Her work emphasizes self-discovery, personal responsibility, and empowerment on the journey to optimal health.

When she's not working, Shana enjoys spending quality tie with family and staying busy raising her three boys.

Sharon Whitt, RN

Meet Sharon Whitt RN

She is a dedicated RN of over 20 years with experience specializing in psychiatric care and addictions. With a nursing career spanning 20.5 years and a total of 34 years serving individuals with mental, physical and social health challenges.

Sharon is passionate about helping people achieve mental and physical wellness. She is committed to supporting individuals in breaking free from trauma, addiction, homelessness, hunger, and abuse.

Through her career, Sharon has worked in diverse settings, including group homes, acute care, patient care, and home care. Beyond her professional work, she has devoted her time as a volunteer with organizations such as YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Hartford Interval House (domestic violence services), and Hartford Rescue Mission, where she serves the homeless and those in need.

Her dedication and passion shine through her tireless efforts to uplift others and create lasting change in her community.