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At 33, Anna O%u2019Neal has made a remarkable transition from being a highly regarded IFBB Pro Figure competitor to a pioneering nurse practitioner in the world of wellness. Starting her career in emergency medicine, Anna quickly found her passion extended beyond just physical health. After moving to Florida to help launch wellness clinics focused on hormone therapy and risk mitigation for bodybuilders and elite athletes, she began working with top-tier competitors, including Mr. Olympia himself, ensuring their health was prioritized while competing.But as her involvement in the fitness world deepened, Anna realized that mental health is just as crucial as physical wellness, particularly for high-performing athletes. Motivated by this discovery, she returned to school to complete a post-master%u2019s degree in psychiatry. Now, based in Vermont, Anna is preparing to open her own psychiatry practice, where she will guide both athletes and non-athletes through daily struggles, offering a holistic approach to mental health with therapy and, when needed, medication.In an industry where mental health is often stigmatized, especially in bodybuilding, Anna and her IFBB family have been working diligently to reduce that stigma. Her mission is clear: to help people%u2014particularly athletes%u2014achieve their fullest potential by ensuring they feel their best physically and mentally.When Anna isn%u2019t lifting weights, she can be found enjoying Vermont%u2019s beautiful outdoors with her two dogs and two cats, hiking, kayaking, trail running, or skiing.Anna O%u2019Neal is truly breaking barriers in both fitness and mental health, encouraging athletes to prioritize their well-being in every sense.FROM IFBB PRO TO PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDERANNA CRAFTO%u2019NEALMOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 58 83