Discover why Monarch Health & Wellness was voted #1 in Medical Weight Loss and awarded Best of the Region in 2023 in Northwest Indiana. Our commitment is to provide you with an exceptional experience from the moment you step through our doors. With friendly faces, expert medical care, and personalized support, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Patients from across NWI and beyond choose Monarch Health & Wellness for their Weight Loss and Hormone Optimization needs, trusting in our expertise and personalized approach.
We are your source for wellness. We go beyond traditional medicine so you can experience a different kind of care.
Obesity Medicine Association – Proud Member – Clinical Leaders in Obesity Medicine
Cassie is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Medicine. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a graduate of Purdue University and Olivet Nazarene University. She currently serves as the founder of Monarch Health & Wellness.Cassie started her healthcare career in 2007. She is a caring and passionate advanced practice clinician that understands the importance of evidence based practice and goes above and beyond to give quality care to every client she encounters.A thorough evaluation is key in learning about her patients so that they may receive the best possible care and treatment. She hopes to truly make a difference in the lives of those she serves. Cassie is with you on your journey from start to finish and wants to offer the absolute highest level of patient care.
With a decade of experience in the nursing field, Paige is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Oklahoma City University. She has worked in various settings as a registered nurse, including Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Adult/Pediatric Outpatient Surgery. Since getting her FNP, Paige has worked in primary care and aesthetic medicine.
Throughout her life, Paige has always been active in sports and enjoys exercising in her spare time. Due to her passion for health and wellness, Paige strives to assist each individual in achieving their goals through evaluation and education. She believes disease prevention is key in optimizing overall health.
When not at Monarch, Paige spends her quality time with family, catching a cycle or yoga class, watching sporting events and enjoying the outdoors.
Desireé Samples, a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, originally hails from Northwest Illinois but has called Indiana home since 2005. With over 13 years of experience in her role as a Nurse Practitioner, Desireé brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.
Throughout her 19-year nursing career, Desireé has provided comprehensive care across all age groups, ranging from pediatrics to geriatric care. Her diverse experience encompasses intensive care, retail health, psychiatric services, hospice and palliative care, and private practice.
Currently, Desireé is dedicated to pursuing her doctoral studies and will graduate with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in December 2024 from the University of Indianapolis. She is driven by her passion for advancing her education to further enhance her skills and make meaningful contributions to the field of healthcare.
When Desireé is not working, she embraces an active lifestyle and loves to travel with her husband and three children. With a passion for the outdoors, she finds joy in camping, hiking, and exploring State and National Parks, creating cherished memories with her family along the way.
