• RN, MSN (Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing degree)

  • 200 hr Certified Yoga Teacher

  • Founder, The Healthy Mindset Nurse

Hi, I’m Kimberly St. John

Registered nurse, certified yoga teacher — and someone who knows firsthand that true wellness starts from the inside out.

My story — I've spent years at the bedside — advocating, educating, and caring for others through some of their most vulnerable moments. Nursing gave me a front-row seat to what happens when we neglect ourselves in the name of caring for everyone else.

I saw it in my patients. I felt it in myself. The exhaustion that goes beyond tired. The stress that doesn't clock out when you do. The quiet voice that whispers, "There has to be a better way to do this."

My Master of Science in Nursing degree deepened my understanding of how systems, stress, and self-care intersect — and how rarely we address the mental and emotional side of health in a meaningful way. Meanwhile, my yoga practice was quietly doing what no clinical protocol could: it was teaching me how to breathe, slow down, and listen to my own body.

The Healthy Mindset Nurse was born from those two worlds — the science of nursing and the wisdom of mindful movement. It's for anyone — nurse or not — who is ready to stop running on empty and start coming home to themselves. Gently. Without a new overwhelming to-do list. Just one quiet, sustainable step at a time.

This is that space. And I'm so glad you found it.

"it isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about coming home to yourself — gently, quietly, one step at a time."

-Kimberly St. John, RN, MSN, RYT

My Approach

Whole-person wellness without the overwhelm

Rooted in Real Experience

From working full-time as a CNA, then LPN, then RN across hospitals, nursing homes, rehabs, and home health — my clinical foundation is wide and deeply human. Everything I share comes from lived experience, not theory. I’ve had my share of challenges, and tend to choose “the road less travelled” rather than the easy one. Always loving learning and adventure, my path was varied prior to nursing. I’m proud of the fact that the tough times never made me bitter, but rather curious. Brene Brown says it best, “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness, will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Embrace your uniqueness and even your struggles, and let me help you shine your light.

Gentle & Grounded

This is a no-pressure space. No hustling, no overwhelming checklists. Just soft, steady practices that meet you exactly where you are and invite you back to yourself.

For Everyone

Whether you're a healthcare worker or simply someone who wants to find themselves again — this work is for you. Wellness isn't a privilege. It's a return.


Education &
Credentials

Registered Nurse (RN)

Master of Science in Nursing — Advanced study in systems, wellness, and human-centered leadership

Certified Yoga Teacher Trained in yoga philosophy, breathwork, and mindful movement (200 hr)

Multi-Setting Clinical Experience Nursing homes · Rehab · Home health · Hospitals

Founder — The Healthy Mindset Nurse Bridging clinical wisdom and whole-person wellness for everyone

A little More

about me

  • I believe the most loving thing a person can do for others is to take good care of themselves—you can’t pour from an empty cup

  • I'm passionate about making wellness accessible, not aspirational

  • I’ve learned that self-compassion is crucial for health and wellness

  • I created this space because I needed it first — and I know I'm not alone