Dr. La Nita R. Hood, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC, PMHS
Founder, CLS HealthSolutions
Helping individuals, families, professionals, and organizations achieve whole-person wellness through integrated healthcare.
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Southeastern University
Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University)
Takoma Park, Maryland
Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified (FNP-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS)
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Scholarly Research & Publications
Studying the Prevalence of Depression among Diabetic Patients in Primary Care(2017). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies.
Clinical Interests
• Primary Care
• Preventive Medicine
• Mental Health & Behavioral Health
• Medical Weight Management
Professional Interests
• Executive & Corporate Wellness
• Healthcare Leadership
• Therapeutic Aesthetics
• Wellness Education & Public Speaking
Biography
Dr. La Nita R. Hood is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Mental Health Specialist, healthcare educator, researcher, and founder of CLS HealthSolutions. She is a proud Washingtonian born and raised and currently practices in the DC Metropolitan Area (DMV).
Throughout her career, Dr. Hood has focused on integrating physical health, mental wellness, prevention, and lifestyle medicine to improve long-term health outcomes. Her experience spans primary care, behavioral health, healthcare leadership, patient education, and community wellness initiatives.
Dr. Hood’s scholarly work reflects her commitment to evidence-based practice, healthcare innovation, and improving patient outcomes through research-informed care.
As founder of CLS HealthSolutions, Dr. Hood combines clinical expertise with business leadership to provide evidence-based healthcare services that support the whole person. Her approach emphasizes prevention, resilience, patient empowerment, and sustainable wellness throughout every stage of life.
In addition to direct patient care, Dr. Hood provides executive wellness consulting, healthcare education, leadership development, and professional speaking services designed to help individuals and organizations achieve optimal performance and well-being.