Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrea “Andie” De Luna Eva Montes.
Hi Andrea “Andie” De Luna, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
One day, Eva called me and said, “I need you to come over to my office and help me move.” After more than a decade of caring for her patients, Central Family Practice (CFP), a widely recognized clinic since the late 90s, was unexpectedly closing its doors. Having our own practice was always the goal… just not this suddenly. We didn’t know where we were going to land, what providers (if any) would want to join our practice, or how the existing patients would react to us opening a practice. I think we were so shocked that we barely registered what needed to be done in such a short window of time. Our entire focus was placed on ensuring CFP patients had a place to call home again. Fast forward 6 weeks – and we received the keys to suite 206 at 4:30pm on a Friday, and by 5 we had already brought in the first load of furniture for the clinic. We are so grateful and humbled by the amount of friends and family that came in over the next 2 days and helped put together desks, hang pictures on the wall, and move exam tables into the clinic. Though far from being the cozy practice that patients and staff were used to at Central Family Practice, Central Texas Holistic Health (CTXHH) opened its doors and we saw our first patient at 8 a.m. that following Monday.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s absolutely been anything but smooth, and definitely not how we thought this would happen, but as Eva’s dad would say, “Man makes plans and God laughs.” There’s a new fire to put out almost every day — from discovering that pharmacies were still sending prescription refills to the old CFP fax number, to temperature-sensitive medications being delivered to the previous address, to learning an entirely new EHR system while actively seeing patients. Even with the challenges, we feel incredibly blessed to have the staff and patients we do. They continue to show us so much grace as we navigate our first year. We’re still spreading the word that while CFP has closed, many of its familiar faces have found a new home at CTXHH — including Dr. Elliot Trester, Dr. Christine Chen, nurse practitioner and hormone guru Abby Brown… and, of course, Beau, the friendly voice that so many patients will recognize.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Central Texas Holistic Health?
Eva: Eva received her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (now the University of North Texas Health Science Center). She began her career in endocrine medicine and has spent more than a decade caring for patients with thyroid disorders, metabolic dysfunction, diabetes, and hormone-related conditions.
Beyond clinical practice, Eva is deeply involved in advancing the PA profession. She has been an active leader at the national level with the American Academy of Physician Associates and locally with the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA. Over the years, she has served in multiple roles— including President — and continues to advocate for improved patient access, clinician support, and legislative progress across the state.
Andie: I began her career in health care as a combat medic and licensed practical nurse in the U.S. Army Reserve, serving for 11 years. In 2018, I helped co-found a medical house-call practice dedicated to senior adults who could no longer leave their homes to see their primary care provider.
After several years of caring for medically complex older adults, I returned to school and earned my Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies in Puerto Rico. While in Puerto Rico, I re-enlisted in the Army Reserve and, upon graduation, was commissioned as a Medical Specialist Corps officer — a role I still hold today. I returned to Austin after PA school and began practicing at the very same home-visit practice she helped build, continuing my commitment to accessible, patient-centered care. My clinical interests include integrative family medicine, preventive care, longevity medicine, and geriatrics.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
We’ve seen a growing shift toward practices adopting concierge-style models, and I think that’s changing how patients view healthcare in general. While we are not a concierge practice, we absolutely appreciate how stepping away from insurance can benefit both patients and providers.
Insurance often limits the amount of time a clinician can spend with each patient. Many insurance-based practices schedule visits in 15-minute blocks, during which providers are expected to capture a full medical history, address acute concerns, and develop a treatment plan.
At CTXHH, our patients can count on spending at least 30 minutes with their provider — and longer for more complex issues. That extra time allows us to listen fully, understand the broader context of their health, and discuss evidence-based integrative or holistic approaches that can complement and enhance their current care.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ctxhh.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centraltxholistichealth/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577305270505
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-texas-holistic-health
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