the Team
Meet
Cheryl Simmons, FNP-C
Provider/Owner
Cheryl was born and raised in Queen Creek, Arizona. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2004 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. After practicing at Mayo Clinic Hospital for two years and working in Home Health, she went back to pursue a Masters of Science in Nursing, graduating in 2009.
Since 2009, Cheryl has been working as a Family Nurse Practitioner and in March 2020 started Naturally Balanced to create a space where she was able to care for her patients in a thorough, caring, and efficient way. Her focus with Naturally Balanced is to educate her patients and help create a path to healing and wellness. Looking at the whole person by balancing hormones, adrenals, and thyroid while focusing on gut health, stress reduction, and a healthy lifestyle is key. Cheryl is honored to partner with you on your journey!
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Currently Cheryl lives in Gilbert and loves being a mom to her
4 kiddos!
Tiffanie Russell, FNP-C
Care Provider
Tiffanie Russell is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Arizona State University in 2023. As a Registered Nurse, Tiffanie has worked in a variety of settings including the Emergency Department, Home Health, Hospice and Family Practice.
In 2016, she went back to fulfill a long-awaited desire to complete her Master's of Science in Nursing, graduating in 2019. From 2019-2025, Tiffanie worked in a family practice setting, gaining experience in treating the whole person across the lifespan.
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In 2022, Tiffanie began her journey with Naturally Balanced where her desire to champion the health of others with the whole body in focus has been encouraged. As of May 2025, her time and attention has been turned fully to Naturally Balanced where she continues her love and pursuit of learning with an emphasis on wellness and balance. Her mission is helping others to improve their health by balancing hormones, adrenals, and thyroid through a unique focus on stress reduction, gut health and lifestyle changes.
Alyssa Kowalski
Office Manager
Alyssa was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. She graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and from NAU with a Master's in Elementary Education. She taught kindergarten for ten years, but stepped away from it to start a family. She now has two kids. She loves being a wife and a mom, and in her free time she loves practicing yoga. She has known Cheryl since the fourth grade and is excited to be a part of the Naturally Balanced team.
Kim Zagala
Registered Nurse
Kim was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. She graduated from ASU in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in Child Development. She then went on to earn a Master of Education in Counseling in Human Relations degree from NAU in 2008.
After working in the field of Recreation and Social Services for 8 years, Kim traveled to the Old Pueblo to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing degree from U of A. Upon graduating in 2012, Kim worked as a Registered Nurse for 10 years at Tucson Medical Center in their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit where she held positions as a Clinical Nurse Lead and Interim Manager before taking time off to start a family and moving back to Chandler.
Kim keeps busy chasing after two young kiddos and in her limited free time enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, hiking, and reading. Kim is happy to be a part of Naturally Balanced and back into the field of nursing.
Devina Sanchez
Scheduler
Devina Sanchez is the dedicated Scheduler at Naturally Balanced where she brings a calm and organized approach to coordinating care for clients. With over a decade of experience supporting top level executives in the finance industry, she has honed in on her ability to manage complex schedules with efficiency, attention to detail, and a compassionate touch. She understands the importance of responsiveness and clear communication in creating a supportive experience for both clients and clinicians.
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Originally from San Jose, CA, Devina moved to Chandler, AZ in 2018 to pursue her career and personal life goals. Outside of work, she finds joy in cooking, hosting gatherings, and creating beautiful charcuterie boards to share with friends & family. She and her husband cherish their time with their playful puppy, Harvey, often exploring new places on weekend adventures.