Alexandra Elizabeth Armitage, FNP

Dr. Alexandra Armitage, DNP, CNL, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in palliative care, with a focus on managing complex neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases.

Trained in traditional Western medicine, she is also a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Certified Empowered Relief Pain Coach, and member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Armitage takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to healthcare, integrating complementary therapies to manage pain, anxiety, and other symptoms while promoting overall wellness.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Armitage holds a faculty appointment at Baylor College of Medicine in Temple, where she serves as Director of Interprofessional Education (IPE) for the Temple campus. In this role, she guides Baylor medical students in enhancing their skills in interprofessional teamwork, optimizing patient care, and mastering effective communication. A published author and sought-after speaker, Dr. Armitage frequently presents on topics ranging from neurological disorders to pain management and palliative care.

Her professional affiliations include the Texas Nurse Practitioners Association, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and the Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association.

Outside of work, Dr. Armitage enjoys creative pursuits like gardening, quilting, knitting, and papercrafts. You can also find her in the gym powerlifting, which she calls fun! She has a deep connection to music, having played the flute for many years. One of her greatest achievements was summitting Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,300 feet. She has seen the sun rise over Africa!