# Clinically Clear — Full Context (for LLM ingestion) > Florida-licensed women's telehealth practice led by Shelbi Arcand, FNP-BC — an Emory-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Veterans Administration VANAP-GE Scholar with a decade in healthcare. Pre-launch — currently collecting waitlist signups. --- ## Practice overview **Name:** Clinically Clear **Provider:** Shelbi Arcand, FNP-BC (Family Nurse Practitioner, Board-Certified, Florida-licensed) **Practice type:** Women's telehealth **State of practice:** Florida (patients must be physically present in Florida at the time of any visit, in line with state telehealth licensing requirements) **Stage:** Pre-launch — waitlist open, bookings not yet open **Tagline:** Care, clarity, and convenience for women's health **Brand positioning:** High-tech meets the steady hand of a Nurse Practitioner — modern telehealth convenience with the warmth of a primary women's-health provider **Domain:** https://clinicallyclear.info ## About Shelbi Arcand, FNP-BC Shelbi Arcand is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and a Veterans Administration **VANAP-GE Scholar**, with ten years in the medical field. She completed her FNP at **Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing**, building on a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and earlier nursing degrees from Rasmussen University. **Education timeline (most recent first):** - Family Nurse Practitioner — Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University (Dec 2025) - Bachelor's, Registered Nursing — Western Governors University (Apr 2024) - Associate's, Registered Nursing — Rasmussen University - Associate of Science, Registered Nursing — Rasmussen University **Credentials & honors:** - FNP-BC (Family Nurse Practitioner, Board-Certified) - VANAP-GE Scholar with the Veterans Administration She started Clinically Clear because the standard women's-health visit too often misses what women actually need: time, candor, and a provider who treats education as a clinical tool — not as something to fit in if there's a minute left at the end. Telehealth makes that possible: visits happen from your kitchen counter, your office, your car if it has to be — wherever's private. The intake is thorough, the appointment isn't rushed, and patients leave with a plan they actually understand. Grounded in **integrity, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of excellence**, Shelbi's practice centers on patient-centered care for women — built around real conversations, evidence-informed decisions, and the dignity of being heard. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbi-arcand/ ## Three guiding principles 1. **Empowerment through education** — Patients should leave a visit knowing more than they came in with: about their body, their options, and the why behind every recommendation. Care plans without context don't stick. 2. **Telehealth integration** — Modern healthcare belongs in your hand, not just on the other side of a 6-week-out waiting room. Secure video makes care fit life, not the other way around. 3. **Professional clinical insight** — NP-led, evidence-based, and judgment-free. Real clinical decision-making, communicated like a conversation — not a checklist. --- ## Areas of care ### 1. Comprehensive Wellness Assessments A deep, personalized look at the whole picture — symptoms, history, lifestyle, and goals — to build a care plan that's actually yours. Specialized assessments for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, ongoing hormonal shifts, recurring concerns that haven't been pinned down, or simply wanting a thoughtful baseline to build from. **Typically covered:** detailed history intake (symptoms, cycle, sleep, energy, mood, sexual health); review of prior labs or workups; lifestyle/nutrition factors; personalized recommendations for next steps (labs, lifestyle, supplements, follow-up cadence). **Best for:** women who feel "not quite right" and want a clinician who actually listens; perimenopause/menopause planning; annual deep-dive baseline visits. ### 2. Acute Gynecologic Sick Visits When something feels off and you need a clinician — not a 6-week wait. Same-week video visits for new or sudden gynecologic concerns, with prescriptions called in directly when appropriate. **Common reasons to book:** suspected/recurring UTI, vaginal irritation, discharge or odor changes, yeast or BV symptoms, bleeding changes or new pelvic discomfort, birth control issues or missed-dose questions. **What to expect:** same-week availability when possible, symptom-focused intake before the visit, care plan and any prescriptions handled before logoff. ### 3. Oral Contraceptive Care Birth control consults, prescriptions, refills, and the conversations that don't fit in a 10-minute slot. The pill works best when it's actually matched to goals, body, and life — not just renewed by default. **What's covered:** first-time pill consults; refills with a real check-in; side-effect troubleshooting (mood, weight, libido, breakthrough bleeding, headaches); switching pills; pre/post-pill conversations; discussing alternatives when the pill isn't the right fit. **Best for:** starting birth control for the first time; refill check-ins; switching pills due to side effects; perimenopausal contraceptive planning. ### 4. Urinary & Vaginal Health Specialized focus on urinary and vaginal concerns — the topics often dismissed in a rushed appointment, treated with depth and discretion here. **Treated/explored:** UTIs (acute and recurring), bacterial vaginosis (BV), yeast infections, vaginal dryness/irritation/pain, pelvic floor concerns (with referrals to in-person specialists when needed), hormonal changes affecting urinary or vaginal health (perimenopause, menopause). **Approach:** recurring infections rarely fix themselves — the practice looks at the pattern, not just the current flare, including lifestyle factors, hormonal context, and evidence-informed prevention strategies. ### 5. Reproductive Health Cycle care, contraception conversations, fertility-aware planning, and the ongoing questions that come with reproductive years. **What's covered:** cycle irregularity, painful or heavy periods, PCOS-related concerns; contraception consultation matched to goals and risk profile; birth control management and side-effect troubleshooting; pre-conception planning; postpartum follow-ups. **Not covered:** fertility treatment (IUI, IVF) or obstetric care. --- ## How telehealth works at Clinically Clear 1. **Join the waitlist** — Drop details on the waitlist page; one launch announcement when bookings open, no spam. 2. **Book your visit** — At launch, choose a time. Tell us what's bringing you in. Same-week availability for acute concerns; scheduled-out for wellness deep-dives. 3. **Connect by secure video** — Click a link, join from anywhere private in Florida. No app to install. 4. **Care plan & follow-up** — Leave with a clear plan, prescriptions called in when appropriate, and a path forward. Follow-ups by message or video. **What you'll need for a visit:** a device with camera + mic; stable internet; a private space; to be physically located in Florida. **Helpful to have ready:** list of current medications + supplements; recent lab results (if relevant); short timeline of symptoms; any held questions; a pharmacy preference if a prescription might come out of the visit. **After the visit:** a clear written care plan, electronic prescriptions, recommended next steps (labs, follow-ups, in-person referrals if warranted), a way to reach back with follow-up questions. --- ## Florida-only requirement (state licensing) By Florida state licensing requirements, patients must be physically located in Florida at the time of any telehealth appointment. State of residence does not satisfy this requirement; physical location during the appointment does. Visits cannot be conducted from outside Florida regardless of where someone is a resident. If a patient is traveling out of state on the day of a scheduled visit, the visit must be rescheduled. --- ## Patient supplement resource (Pure Encapsulations Patient Direct) Practice code: **239948** Sign-up URL: https://patientdirect.pureencapsulationspro.com/patients/sign_up?practice_code=239948 Pure Encapsulations is a long-trusted practitioner-grade supplement brand: third-party tested, hypoallergenic formulations, transparent labeling. Patient Direct is their patient-facing portal that lets a practitioner's patients order recommended products with direct shipping. **Affiliate disclosure (FTC-compliant):** Clinically Clear receives a small practitioner referral commission on Pure Encapsulations orders placed through the practice code. Recommendations are made for clinical fit, not commission. There is no markup added to the patient's price; commission is paid by the brand. --- ## Common patient questions **Do I have to be physically in Florida for a visit?** Yes — Florida state licensing requires physical presence in Florida at the time of the appointment. Residency doesn't matter; physical location at appointment time does. **Can I get a prescription from a video visit?** Yes, when clinically appropriate. Sent electronically to the pharmacy of choice. Some medications (controlled substances especially) have additional requirements or may not be appropriate for telehealth. **Is this a replacement for my OB/GYN?** Not entirely. Telehealth handles a lot of women's health well, but in-person providers are still needed for routine physical exams (Pap, pelvic) and procedures. Many patients use both side by side. **What if I have an emergency?** Call 911 or go to the nearest ER. Telehealth is not for emergencies. **How long do visits take?** Acute sick visits ~15–25 min; standard visits 25–40 min; comprehensive wellness assessments 45–60 min. **How is my health information kept private?** HIPAA-aware video platform; clinical records in secure access-controlled system. See HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for details. **Do you take insurance?** Self-pay model at launch; superbills available for FSA/HSA/insurance reimbursement. Specifics confirmed at booking. --- ## Social presence - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clinically_clear - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clinically_clear101/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clinicallyclear.info - LinkedIn (provider): https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbi-arcand/ Educational content on social channels is for general information only. It does not constitute personal medical advice. A clinician–patient relationship begins only at a scheduled telehealth visit. --- ## Compliance & legal documents - Privacy Policy — https://clinicallyclear.info/privacy.html - Terms of Use — https://clinicallyclear.info/terms.html - Accessibility Statement (WCAG 2.2 AA target) — https://clinicallyclear.info/accessibility.html - HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices — https://clinicallyclear.info/hipaa-notice.html - Telehealth Informed Consent — https://clinicallyclear.info/telehealth-consent.html - Communications Consent (TCPA) — https://clinicallyclear.info/communications-consent.html --- ## Powered by ARC Affiliates — https://arcaffiliates.com Last updated: 2026-05-04