Primary Care Providers

Jennifer Bowling is a doctorate prepared nurse practitioner. Her specialty certification is  Adult Geroltology, seeing from young adult to geriatric population. She graduated from GVSU in 2015 and has been been with Traverse Health clinic since that time.

Her hobbies include quilting, reading, gardening and silversmithing. 

With over 25 years’ experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Christine (Chris) Hawkins brings her expertise caring for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – to Traverse Health Clinic. While working as a Nurse Practioner, she also spent 20 years as a Nursing Professor at Indiana University. 

Chris relocated to the Traverse City area with her family. She says, “I continue to work because I love my profession and taking care of patients. I learn something everyday from my patients."

Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Chris studied nursing as an undergraduate at Ball State University before going on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing and Advanced Nurse Practitioner degree from Valparaiso University.

Rachel is a Family Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Frontier Nursing University. 

"I have a particular interest in caring for adults with complex health conditions and chronic illness as well as women’s health. 

I am an avid sports fan, especially Detroit sports, love to travel and love to read."

Amber Ristow graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan, Flint.

"My goal and passion is improving the health of our community through disease prevention and disease management, which ultimately improves the quality of life of my patients. This is accomplished through working collaboratively with the patient and having open communication on their needs. "

"I enjoy spending time with my family; especially my husband, two children and our dog! I love spending time outdoors enjoying the beautiful seasons of Northern Michigan, then curling up with a good book." 

Natasha Williams is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Northwestern Michigan College, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue University Northwest, and her Master of Science from Purdue University Global. 

Natasha enjoys patient interactions, providing compassionate care and education, and empowering patients to be an active participant in their healing. "I feel it is a privilege to serve the community in my capacity as a Medical Provider," she says, "and contributing to patients and families healing journey and health outcomes." Natasha enjoys spending time with her family, camping and exploring Michigan's beauty, including visiting Mackinac Island.