Ellen Layton, US- DNP, APRN, FNP-BC. Ontario- DNP, NP-PHC

Ellen brings warmth, experience, and a genuine passion for client-focused care to her role as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Nursing in Family Practice from Georgetown University and began her career in 1985 as a critical care nurse. Over the years, she’s worked in hospitals including Hamilton General and shared her knowledge teaching Critical Care Pathophysiology at Conestoga College. From 2014 to 2025, Ellen cared for clients in underserved communities in Tampa Bay, Florida. She also teaches at Nova Southeastern University in Clearwater, where she’s an adjunct faculty member for courses such as Advanced Health Assessment and Women’s Health. Now back in the Kitchener-Waterloo community, Ellen is excited to be a part of the CARESPACE team! She’s combining her background in nursing with her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo through research on how visual art therapy can help with hypertension. Ellen believes there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to health care. She works closely with each client to create a personalized, evidence-based plan to help them reach their goals; whether that’s improving blood pressure, training for an event, or simply feeling their best. When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find Ellen hiking with her dog, paddleboarding, cycling, or painting.