Kristen Childress, DNP, ARNP

"Kristen Childress has lived in Kitsap County for nearly 20 years. Prior to moving to the area, she obtained her RN degree in Oregon. She subsequently earned her Master’s degree in Nursing and her Adult/Older Adult Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Washington. After working for several years, she returned to the University and obtained her Doctorate and a post-masters certificate in Family Practice. She holds specialty certification as an Advanced Practice Certified Wound Care Nurse. Her areas of practice have included Urgent Care, Internal Medicine and Geriatric care, and Wound Care. Besides her clinical work, Kristen is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Washington, and is constantly planning her next trip to volunteer in other countries. She loves cooking, learning about new things, traveling, and being outdoors in any capacity. At The Manette Clinic, Kristen is a community facility provider."

"WELCOME TO THE MANETTE CLINIC! Located in Bremerton, WA, The Manette Clinic is a primary care clinic that focuses on customized medical care for you. We are a two-part clinic, which means you would fall under our Membership program or Medicare program. MEMBERSHIP The Manette Clinic is a membership-based Direct Primary Care clinic. For less than the monthly fee at most gyms, you get unlimited access to your medical provider. MEDICARE Medicare is the only insurance that is billed at The Manette Clinic. If Noridian Medicare is your primary insurance, then you would not be under the Membership."