Resilience is the ability of every living thing—a person, an organ, a cell—to rebound from adversity
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Read our story…so far
If you are looking for a nurse practitioner that is compassionate, understanding, and believes in true healing over just symptom management, then we are the ideal practice for you!
We are located at Sunset Harbor Village in North Fort Myers, Florida and offer appointments via telehealth and in-person on Wednesdays. We allow convenient self-scheduling through our booking link. You can also reach us at (239) 230-2000.
We are working diligently to credential with other insurances. Please check back periodically for updates.
Resilience is the ability of every living thing—a person, an organ, a cell—to rebound from adversity
My name is Editha Anne Butler, and I am a double board certified adult-gerontology and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I believe the human body possesses an enormous, incredible, and persistent capacity to heal itself and with the right support, true healing is possible. Equipped with both primary care and mental health certifications, I use integrative-functional medicine to help restore whole-health and mental wellness and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
We aim to empower humanity through positive connection in a supportive environment where you are free to share your mental health concerns, explore your experiences, and cultivate a life of balance, purpose, and fulfillment.
We understand choosing a mental health care provider is challenging and starting from the beginning with someone new can be intimidating. We believe that everyone’s story is important and while we look forward to learning your story, we’d like to share some of our life’s journey…thus far.
July 2000
Ryan (15 yrs.), from Florida, and Editha (12 yrs.), from South Carolina, meet on a mission trip to Reynosa, Mexico where they worked with the International Christian Centers for the Deaf (ICCD) to build a school.
October 2002
Editha is enrolled into World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASP) at Carolina Springs Academy (South Carolina) and then transferred to Tranquility Bay (Jamaica). She completed the program and graduated in June 2004.
August 2005
Ryan enlists in the United States Marine Corps as a Mortarman (0341). He completed boot camp at Parris Island and School of Infantry at Camp Lejeune.
April 2008
Editha enlists in the United States Army as a Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F). She completed boot camp at Fort Jackson and Quartermaster School at Fort Lee. She earns the rank of Sergeant and separates from service in 2016.
February 2010
Ryan is wounded in action in Marjah, Afghanistan.
September 2010
Editha welcomes the birth of her son, Alexander Jordan.
November 2013
Ryan and Editha get married in Beaufort, South Carolina.
May 2015
Editha graduates from the Technical College of the Lowcountry, earning an Associate Degree in Nursing.
She becomes a medical-surgical/hospice RN at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
November 2015
Having served 10 years, with 3 tours during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), and earning the rank of Sergeant, Ryan retires from the United States Marine Corps.
February 2016
Editha’s grandmother, (Editha #2), is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and quickly declines. Editha and Ryan become her primary caregivers and advocates.
It was an absolute honor to care for her in her golden years and to be a part of her journey as she transitioned from this world to the next on July 10th, 2019.
July 2016
Editha graduates from the Medical University of South Carolina, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
She served as night shift charge RN at Beaufort Memorial Hospital until December 2018.
May 2017
Ryan graduates from the University of South Carolina, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Pictured is Ryan’s service dog, Gunner, who attended every class alongside Ryan.
December 2018
Editha graduates from South University, earning a Master of Science in Nursing.
She practiced as an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, providing medical and hospice care in homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities until December 2021.
December 2019
Ryan graduates from The Citadel, earning a Master of Business Administration.
December 2021
Editha graduates from Regis College, earning a Post-Master’s PMHNP certificate.
She practices as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing outpatient mental health services to adults in homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities until December 2023.
April 2023
Blue Sky Medical is formed and named in honor of Ryan’s grandfather’s DeFuniak Springs, Florida farm, Blue Sky Farms and Nursery.
Editha leads Blue Sky’s clinical duties and Ryan manages the business operations.
Thank you for reading about us
As we continue to write chapters in the story of our lives, we are grateful for every day that we can enjoy our rural Florida surroundings, kayaking on the Orange River, loving on our dogs, and spending quality time with one another.
Take heart in the journey, we are all still writing the chapters in our story.
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