ABOUT
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Ana Ayala is grateful for the opportunity to help patients achieve their best possible quality of life. She works collaboratively with patients to identify health concerns and offers a broad range of therapeutic options to address them. Ana values active listening and open communication as the foundation of a strong, trusting patient–provider relationship. She is currently accepting new patients.
She is passionate about preventive care and enjoys helping patients make realistic lifestyle changes that enhance overall wellness. Recognizing the vital connection between mental and physical health, Ana takes a holistic approach to care. She has a special interest in supporting hormonal balance throughout all stages of life—including reproductive years, perimenopause, and menopause—as well as adrenal and thyroid health. Ana speaks Spanish and is dedicated to supporting patients with limited English proficiency.
Before becoming a healthcare provider, Ana was a scientist. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Stanford University and a Master’s and PhD in Applied Physics from Caltech. Although she enjoyed the intellectual challenge of research, she had a desire to work more directly with people, leading her to pursue a career in nursing. Ana completed her Bachelor of Nursing degree at Montana State University and spent five years as an RN in ICUs and emergency departments before earning her Master of Nursing degree from Eastern Kentucky University and becoming a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Ana has lived in Bozeman for over a decade with her family and two dogs. She loves spending time outdoors with family and friends and is an avid runner, skier, and hiker. She also enjoys home improvement projects, gardening, and cooking. Ana is always exploring new ways to support her own wellbeing and that of her patients, with a firm belief in the power of nutritious food, joyful movement, mindfulness, restorative sleep—and chocolate.