Meet Our Incredible Team
Our professionally trained medical team is dedicated to the pursuit of health and wellness. They welcome the opportunity to support you every step of the way on your health and weight loss journey with compassion and motivation.
Nurse Practitioner
Carla Mapelli, APRN, FNP-C
Carla is a board-certified nurse practitioner with a strong background in critical care and a passion for preventative health. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Quinnipiac University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Sacred Heart University.
Her career over the past 18 years has been rooted in acute care specializing in the cardiac population. Throughout her career, she has cared for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, many of which were linked to preventable health issues like obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Seeing the long-term impact of these conditions firsthand inspired her to transition into preventative medicine and sustainable weight management.
At Pounds, Carla takes a patient-centered approach, combining medical expertise with personalized support to help individuals achieve long-term wellness. Her goal is to empower individuals with the guidance, education, and support they need to enhance their physical well-being and quality of life.
Outside of work, she enjoys year-round gardening, traveling, and spending time with her son, her cats, and her flock of guinea hens.
