Denise Kuhaupt

My passion is helping clients with the connection between mental health and physical wellness.

I have been a nurse for over 30 years. Prior to coming to Viva Wellness, I have worked in a variety of areas in patient care and medical specialties, first as an RN in cardiac care. Then as a Nurse Practitioner, I've worked in internal medicine, occupational and employee health, acute care, urgent care, sleep medicine, and mental health. I have also worked as an adjunct faculty instructor for NP students.

Through all I have done thus far in my career, my passion is treating people as a whole and helping people see the connection between mental health and wellness. Working at Viva has definitely enhanced that passion.

At Viva Wellness I strive to provide compassionate and personalized guidance and support to my clients. I work collaboratively with them to achieve their wellness goals. I understand the complexities of how mental health can affect one’s physical wellness journey. Being one of the first Ketamine providers in Wisconsin; I have over 3 years of experience treating patients with IV Ketamine therapy for mental health problems including depression, anxiety, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and alcohol abuse. I have seen first hand the therapeutic benefits Ketamine treatments can provide and am excited to bring that to our clients at Viva Wellness.

My Professional goals are simple: to help my clients!

I really enjoy getting to know my clients and connecting on a personal level. I want to understand their needs and goals and think creatively to and help them to achieve them—that is what I love most about my profession.

My personal goals are to be happy in whatever I choose to do and enjoy time with my family and friends. Practicing yoga for over 23 years has helped to be more mindful of my own mental and physical well-being.

Denise Kuhaupt, FNP-BC, APNP
Nurse Practitioner / Weight Loss / Ketamine infusions / Vitamin and NAD Infusions
Denise graduated with honors from UW Oshkosh with both her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree (1993) and a Master of Science in Nursing degree (1998). She spent 5 years nursing in cardiac care, then as a nurse practitioner in internal medicine, occupational and employee health, acute care, urgent care, sleep medicine, and mental health. Denise also worked as adjunct faculty. In her spare time, in addition to exercising and yoga, she is an avid shopper!  Just ask her husband and 2 children (daughter-25 and son-23). She loves spending time with her family and going on vacations together.