"“Live a life you love.” That’s the personal mantra of Christina (Tina) Lisowski, MSN, FNP-BC. And for her, it’s what drives her as a nurse practitioner to help people do that every day through their healthcare. Growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, Tina was always active. From gymnanstics and cheerleading, to diving, and competitive tumbling, she was always involved in athletics of some sort.
Her love for exercise and her experience with athletic trainers helping her recover after an ACL injury led her to earning her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise Science from Illinois State University. As she finished her undergraduate work, she realized she wanted to go further in helping people and provide care at a deeper level. With this in mind, and at the encouragement of her friends and family, she decided to become a nurse, and continued her studies in the nursing program at Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing all the way through earning her Nurse Practitioner designations.
After earning her BSN degree, Tina worked in the Pediatric ICU at OSF Children’s Hospital, which was very rewarding for her. It was her discovery of Functional Medicine, however, that ultimately led to her pursuing her Nurse Practitioner designation. She realized that through the practice of Functional Medicine, she could combine both her nursing and Exercise Science degrees to truly help people live their best lives.
Upon completion of her Nurse Practitioner License, Tina joined a practice in Bloomington that provided both Functional Medicine and Cosmetic Aesthetic treatments. With that experience, Tina was drawn to Senara, where she could further her skills in both areas. For Tina, she loves “seeing the satisfaction on people’s faces when we help improve their lives. When we give them something they may not have known was possible.” Being able to focus on prevention and promotion of health with patient’s is something that she looks forward to doing with all of her patients at Senara.
Tina keeps active in her free time with her daughter, Lillian, who she describes as her “mini me and bestie.” She also has a cat named Luna, and travels to visit her extended family in Chicagoland often. Always the athlete, Tina now participates in competitive Body Building, and is a personal trainer, doing strength coaching and nutrition for people. Her other hobby is planning Disney vacations for not only herself and Lillian, but her friends, too."
