KIMBERLY SAMUEL

Kimberly Samuel, FNP, is the founder and primary practitioner of A Heartbeat Away Clinic in Decatur, Alabama. After earning her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati in August 2013, she worked in hospital settings and became frustrated with the limitations of insurance‑driven care. Determined to provide a more personal, affordable model, she opened A Heartbeat Away Clinic, a Direct Primary Care practice that does not accept insurance and instead offers low‑cost, concierge‑style services.

At A Heartbeat Away, Samuel emphasizes a patient‑centered philosophy: longer appointments, no phone trees, and a focus on building lasting relationships. She takes the time to listen, explain lab results in plain language, and tailor treatment plans to each individual’s needs. Her approach blends traditional family medicine with functional and integrative techniques, aiming to empower patients to take charge of their health while eliminating the barriers of traditional fee‑for‑service models.