Ana R. Santos-Burks, NP-BC

Ana R. Santos-Burks, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, is the visionary Founder and CEO of ZenDrips & Wellness, a premier concierge medical wellness practice based in Fayetteville, NC. With more than 20 years of healthcare experience and over seven years as a board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Ana has dedicated her career to helping individuals reclaim their health through personalized, evidence-based medicine.

Ana is also the Amazon-published author of Built with Grit and Grace, an inspiring book that chronicles her journey of perseverance, faith, entrepreneurship, and transformation. Her story resonates with patients and readers alike, reflecting the same compassion, resilience, and determination she brings to every patient encounter.

A Provider Who Truly Listens

What makes Ana unique is not only her extensive clinical training, but her ability to connect deeply with patients and understand the whole person—not just the diagnosis.

Patients consistently describe Ana as:

• Thorough and highly knowledgeable
• Compassionate and genuinely caring
• Intuitive and attentive to each patient’s story
• Honest and straightforward
• Dedicated to whole-body health
• Responsive and timely with communication
• Committed to finding root causes, not just treating symptoms

One patient shared that Ana was “very intuitive to my story. She listened with interest, was honest with her answers, and has been a blessing in my life journey.” Another praised her for looking beyond standard lab ranges and focusing on symptoms, emphasizing her dedication to helping women navigate hormone changes, stress, and complex health concerns.

Extensive Clinical Experience

Ana’s clinical background spans a wide range of specialties, including:

• Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care
• Primary Care and Preventive Medicine
• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living
• Home Health
• Veteran Medical Evaluations and Nexus Letters

This diverse experience allows her to approach health concerns from a comprehensive perspective and create treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique goals and medical history.

Advanced Certifications and Specialized Training

Ana holds a Master of Science in Nursing and is nationally board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC).

Her advanced certifications include:

• IV Therapy and Hydration
• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
• Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
• Medical Weight Loss and GLP-1 Therapy
• Functional and Preventive Medicine
• EvexiPEL® Hormone Optimization

Transforming Lives Through Personalized Medicine

Ana founded ZenDrips & Wellness with a clear mission: to provide individualized medical care that empowers patients to achieve lasting wellness and renewed confidence.

Ana believes that true healing occurs when healthcare providers take the time to listen, educate, and design customized treatment plans that address the root causes of fatigue, hormonal imbalance, weight gain, and chronic health issues.

A Personal Journey That Inspires Others

Ana’s commitment to wellness is deeply personal. Having faced her own health challenges and transformation journey, she understands firsthand the physical and emotional impact of weight struggles, hormone imbalances, and chronic disease. This lived experience fuels her passion for helping others achieve the vibrant, healthy lives they deserve.

Bilingual Care with a Heart for Service

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ana proudly serves a diverse patient population throughout North Carolina and beyond. She is especially passionate about supporting veterans and their families through comprehensive medical evaluations and personalized wellness solutions.

Ana’s Promise to Every Patient

At ZenDrips & Wellness, Ana combines advanced medical knowledge with genuine compassion and unwavering dedication. Her mission is simple:

To help every patient feel heard, supported, and empowered to become the healthiest version of themselves.