Hi, I’m Laura Knapp.

I completed my graduate education and clinical intensives through Creighton University and completed my Masters of Science in Nursing degree at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. I am an Autonomous Nurse Practitioner with specialized cardiology training and more than 15 years of direct cardiology practice experience caring for patients across the cardiovascular spectrum.

Throughout my years caring for patients with heart disease, I witnessed a recurring pattern: many individuals were not identified as high-risk until after significant cardiovascular disease had already developed and symptoms were already limiting their livelihood. Too often, healthcare focuses on treating disease after it occurs rather than preventing it before it starts.

Those experiences shaped my vision for a different kind of practice—one that prioritizes prevention, early risk identification, education, and meaningful patient relationships.

With that vision in mind, I felt God leading me to create The Modern Heart & Wellness Clinic because I believe cardiovascular care should begin long before symptoms appear.

At The Modern Heart & Wellness Clinic, I combine evidence-based cardiovascular medicine with a broader focus on wellness, longevity, and preventive health. Whether you're looking to better understand your heart health, reduce your cardiovascular risk, manage weight, improve metabolic health, or simply take a more proactive role in your well-being, I am committed to partnering with you every step of the way.


My Approach

I wanted to build something different.

My approach centers on identifying cardiovascular risk early, creating individualized wellness plans, and helping patients take control of their long-term health before complications occur. I believe prevention is one of the most powerful tools in medicine, and patients deserve providers who take the time to truly listen, educate, and partner with them.

Our Focus

At The Modern Heart & Wellness Clinic, we focus on:

  • Tailored cardiac care

  • Cardiovascular risk reduction

  • Hypertension management

  • Weight optimization and metabolic health

  • Lifestyle and wellness counseling

  • Whole-person care

Lasting Impact

My goal is to create a clinic experience that feels welcoming, compassionate, and empowering — where patients feel heard, supported, and actively involved in their healthcare journey.