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Shirin Mobeen is a family Nurse Practitioner who is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and licensed by the state board of Florida. She has received her Bachelors and Masters degree in Nursing at the University of Tampa. Shirin worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) in acute care and medical/surgical settings prior to her work as a Nurse Practitioner. While working as RN, she also served as a team leader, ensuring safe patient care and satisfaction as well as mentoring and supporting the nursing team members. Shirin is attentive, patient, and compassionate. She believes in a healthy lifestyle that is conducive to disease prevention. Her goal is to engage patients in their healthcare decisions and plan of care. Shirin is devoted to building long-lasting relationships with her patients.

Orland Mata obtained his Master's of Science in Nursing in Universidad el Turabo in Puerto Rico and graduated in 2016. He then moved form Puerto Rico to Florida seeking better opportunities and was able to initiate his nurse practitioner career in Sebring, FL in October of 2016 as a Nephrology Nurse Practitioner. With over 6 years of experience in internal medicine, nephrology, and primary care, Mr. Mata developed a passion for preventative care. He decided to embark on the journey of providing holistic primary care services to the community of Highlands County who has accepted him since his arrival from Puerto Rico over 6 years ago. Mr. Mata is a double board certified nurse practitioner in family medicine and nephrology and is excited to apply his knowledge and experience in the acute and chronic healthcare settings in the area of primary care in order to prevent and manage complications that can lead to severe adverse events in the long run.

Whole Health Healing Practice blends comprehensive family medicine with a thoughtful, personalized approach to care. Located in St. Cloud, Florida, our practice is led by Heather Zealy, ARNP, a family practice provider with 21 years of nursing experience and a passion for helping patients heal from beginning to end.

Heather brings not only years of hands-on patient care experience but also a background in teaching other nurses, reflecting her commitment to education, guidance, and high-quality care. At Whole Health Healing Practice, patients aged 5 and older can access a wide range of services designed to support both immediate needs and long-term wellness. 

Our comprehensive primary care services include wellness visits, annual physicals, school physicals, nutrition and weight loss support, medication education, lab services, electrocardiogram (EKG) testing, and vitamin infusions.

What sets Whole Health Healing Practice apart is our commitment to integrating conventional and natural medicine. We recognize that both play an important role in supporting health and healing, and care plans reflect that balanced philosophy. 

By combining clinical expertise with a whole-person perspective, Whole Health Healing Practice strives to support patients at every stage of their healthcare journey. Call the office today or book an appointment online to experience the benefits.

Cassie Harrison, RN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Paradise Family Practice in Orange City, Florida, offering compassionate, evidence-based care with over 23 years of nursing experience. She brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and leadership to a full-spectrum family care practice that emphasizes wellness, prevention, and personalized care.

Cassie earned both her Master's and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Herzing University. Her journey in healthcare began at Eastern Florida State College, where she obtained her associate degree in nursing, LPN, EMT, CNA, and a childcare degree—underscoring her lifelong commitment to caring for others.

Her clinical background spans primary care, women’s health, concierge medicine, aesthetics, trauma, and surgical nursing. She has served as a nurse practitioner and practice manager in internal medicine and held critical roles in hospital-based care, including Med-Surg, First Flight, and trauma units. Cassie also has extensive experience in preceptorship and leadership, mentoring future nurse practitioners through NP HUB.

At Paradise Family Practice, Cassie is proud to deliver holistic, patient-centered family care rooted in advocacy, education, and long-term wellness. She holds certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, aesthetics, and maintains multi-state RN licensure.

As a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Association (ANA), and other professional organizations, she remains committed to clinical excellence and lifelong learning. New patients are welcome at Paradise Family Practice—come experience care that puts your family’s health first.

Dr. Kennessa Hugger is a physician serving patients across FSCDR’s North Florida locations, including Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Panama City. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals living with sickle cell disease, with a focus on improving health outcomes through education, prevention, and comprehensive treatment support. Dr. Hugger is committed to ensuring patients throughout North Florida have access to quality care and resources close to home.

Gershwin Blyden, MD, PhD, FCP, FACP, is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist and medical director of The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, with locations in Homestead, Orlando, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Belle Glade, Tallahassee, and Hollywood, Florida. With more than 40 years of diverse experience, Dr. Blyden is an esteemed physician in his field.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in plant science from the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1967, Dr. Blyden earned a PhD in pharmacology from prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1976. Just three years later, he also earned his medical doctorate cum laude from Yale University.

In 1985, Dr. Blyden completed an internal medicine internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. That same year, he also finished his hematology/oncology and clinical pharmacology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. 

After graduating and completing his training, Dr. Blyden worked as an adjunct professor for the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, an associate clinical professor of hematology and oncology at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and as an associate professor of clinical pharmacy and director of the Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit at Florida A&M University’s Miami location.

Today, Dr. Blyden is a leader in the field of sickle cell treatment, case management, and research. He provides comprehensive care for chronic diseases, with a special emphasis on sickle cell anemia. 

Dr. Blyden offers a variety of infusion services, school individualized education program (IEP) support, transcranial Doppler ultrasounds, and more.

Dr. Ronoel Penalver is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician serving patients at FSCDR’s Hollywood, Florida location. He provides comprehensive care focused on prevention, chronic disease management, and improving long-term health outcomes for individuals living with sickle cell disease.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Penalver contributes to clinical research efforts that support the advancement of treatment options and patient care. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while helping expand access to innovative therapies and medical resources for the communities FSCDR serves.

About Us

The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR) is a renowned organization solely focused on medical care and clinical research opportunities for those living with Sickle Cell Disease. FSCDR has locations across the State of Florida. Its Flagship is in Hollywood, Florida.

As the only organization in the United States with standalone sickle cell Centers of Excellence, The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research welcomes patients from all over the world. The team of physicians, specialists, care coordinators, case managers, and social work professionals combine to provide all-inclusive care for children and adults with sickle cell disease.

Their stated mission is to tirelessly research, inform, hear, respect, treat, and support all individuals with sickle cell disease, and to make the disease a livable, non-threatening condition. In addition, they do innovative diagnostic testing, such as transcranial Doppler ultrasounds, X-rays, and medical treatments, including infusion services.

The team at The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research works with other medical and education professionals to ensure that their patients of all ages receive the care and support they need to thrive, ranging from vaccinations to medication management and social work services.

Along with school individualized educational plan (IEP) support, disability application assistance, and case management, they help patients work through the social determinants of health to ensure patients receive the proper support they need.

To schedule an appointment with The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, call or book online today.