Papaya Primary Care

02/09/2026

I was asked a question today that I was not prepared for…
“Any updates on Sarah?” 🌱😅 Apparently this is now a series!

Sarah is thriving: New leaves, new support, and new plant friend..... questionable plant light settings. If you speak plant, please drop your wisdom below!
Next chapter: Moving with us to the new Brandon office and getting a natural light upgrade.

Growth takes time, patience, and sometimes asking for help.
More updates coming soon 💛

02/07/2026

BIG NEWS: Papaya Primary Care is moving to Brandon! Same care you love, just more room to support our amazing members. We'll be relocating to Oakfield Drive the last week in February 2026. Can't wait to show you guys the new space!

02/03/2026

We built Papaya for people who want care that feels human.

Longer visits.
Real conversations.
Support that doesn’t end when you leave the room.

Ready for care that fits your life? We’re here for you.

01/27/2026

I love helping people with diabetes 💙

01/24/2026

Today’s work was about creating space for healing. 💚

I spent the day at Hope for Her in Brandon, volunteering alongside an incredible group to refresh the Hope Garden, a space designed for healing, reflection, and connection. We cleared old mulch, planted flowers to attract butterflies, added decorative stonework, and painted rocks that will live throughout the garden.

Huge credit to Lily, a local student leading this project with so much heart. A butterfly mural is still to come, and the vision for this space continues to grow, including hopes for a bird bath to make it even more welcoming.

At Papaya, we believe health is deeply connected to environment, community, and feeling supported — and this garden reflects exactly that.

If you’d like to support Lily’s project, Hope for Her is accepting donations for the garden and small kitchen appliances that help women rebuild and move forward. Every little bit truly makes a difference.

01/23/2026

Last night I had the honor of being named Solo Entrepreneur of the Year by the Valrico FishHawk Chamber of Commerce.

Papaya Primary Care was built on the belief that healthcare should feel supportive, personal, and accessible. To have that work recognized by a community I care so deeply about is incredibly meaningful.

Thank you to the Chamber, the selection committee, and every person who has supported this journey — especially my patients, who remind me every day why this work matters.

This award reinforces what I already know: when care is built on trust and connection, real impact follows. 💚

- Katlyn

01/16/2026

GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is a simple blood test that shows how well your kidneys are working — and it’s one of those numbers that matters even when you feel totally fine.

A few kidney facts that might surprise you:
• Kidneys work 24/7 to filter 120–150 quarts of blood daily
• Early kidney changes usually have no symptoms
• Elevated blood pressure, blood sugar, and dehydration affect GFR
• Routine testing catches changes early to protect long-term health

Preventive care starts with knowing your numbers. If it’s been a while since you’ve checked in on your kidney health, Papaya offers an affordable health plan that includes GFR screening.

01/15/2026

No gym. No equipment. No pressure.

Just a wall, a few minutes, and the decision to move your body where you are.
Sustainable habits start with mindset and action.

2 minutes of movement is still movement, and it adds up. Take the win!
A few wall push-ups today → stronger tomorrow → more energy next month.

01/10/2026

Collected eggs this morning… and one of them is tiny, but still mighty.

Did you know?
Eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat — protein, brain fuel, and steady energy in one little shell.

What’s your go-to egg order? Comment below👇

01/09/2026

Led an amazing Power Pod meeting with these fierce small businesses owners this morning!

January's theme
Setting intentions without the pressure: a gentle, confidence boosting way to kick off the year focused on clarity energy and personal winds rather than rigid resolutions.

We did an activity that you can do too. Gut reaction, rate each of the following from 1 to 10:
>Your energy level
> Your stress level
> Your support level

Then write down one thing from last year that gave you fuel and one thing that drained you.

In healthcare I find that many patients are often judging and valuing themselves against their numbers. Blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, sugar, steps. Use these values as information, data points not grades to guide change.

What's one small action you can do today that will fuel you or one thing that drains you that you're ready to release? Comment yours below!

Tagging our community:rises.collective

First power pod meeting of the year! Meet the Trailblazers. So grateful that .rises.collective has connected me with these wonderful women business owners!

01/01/2026

A new year doesn’t magically change your life — your choices do.

The smallest choice can be powerful: saying yes to your health 💛

If you’ve been putting yourself last, this is your reminder… that story can change now — and I’d be honored to walk with you.

Enroll today and step into care that feels different.

12/30/2025

Healthcare should feel like this ⬇️
Slowed down. Personal. Thoughtful.
If you're ready for care that truly listens, let's talk.💛