Perry Academy Instructors

Our instructors are leading experts in their fields, bringing deep knowledge and experience to every course. They carefully curate the content to ensure it is evidence-based, practical, and impactful—equipping health professionals with the tools they need to support individuals through midlife and beyond.
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Barbara Dehn

Barbara Dehn is a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and a television health expert, who’s known by millions of viewers as Nurse Barb. She is passionate about health education, whether it’s 1 on 1 with a patient, at a healthcare conference or with millions of people watching on television. Her warm and engaging personality puts everyone at ease as they learn more about health.

Nurse Barb is the award winning author of the Personal Guides to Health used by over 7 million women in the US, with titles ranging from fertility and pregnancy to menopause and breastfeeding. Active in Social Media, she posts evidence-based health content daily.

Barb earned a masters degree from UCSF and a BS from Boston College. She is certified by the Menopause Society and is a Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Over the last 9 years, she has been a volunteer and board member at FAME Hospital in Karatu, Tanzania, where she has expanded their Global Fellowship program. 

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