Dr. Mark Walsworth grew up in Homer,– a small fishing town in the South-Central Alaska. Dr. Walsworth enjoys spending time with his wife, Megan, and daughter, Amelia. In his free time, he can either be found baking desserts, enjoying the outdoors, or playing a wide variety of sports. His family consider themselves avid musicians – along with his brothers they have formed a a barbershop quartet and when their father joins in, a brass quintet. Dr. Walsworth graduated in May 2019 from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Southern California. There, he developed a strong desire to incorporate whole person care into a full-spectrum, rural practice. Born and raised in rural Alaska, Dr. Walsworth has a strong desire to work in a small community and emphasize the importance of public health, preventive medicine, and patient-centered care.

Nichole Piekarski, born and raised in the Inland Northwest, began her nursing journey with studies at North Idaho College and Spokane Community College. She launched her career in hospital nursing before transitioning to community and public health, where her passion for education flourished. This passion led her to pursue a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education from Gonzaga University, after which she taught at North Idaho College, inspiring and preparing the next generation of nurses.

With over 20 years of nursing experience, Nichole expanded her scope of practice to further impact health promotion and disease prevention. In 2024, she earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Gonzaga University. Today, she provides comprehensive, patient-centered, evidence-based care to individuals of all ages, helping them achieve their health goals and lead fulfilling lives.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Nichole enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, exploring the outdoors, and restoring their downtown home.