If you’ve visited MyHealth1st, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Kat Bourassa. As our Lead Medical Assistant, Kat wears many hats and is involved in countless aspects of patient care. Whether she’s assisting with procedures, performing thermography, or helping patients understand and navigate their wellness plans, her heart for serving others shines through in everything she does.
One of Kat’s greatest gifts is her ability to make patients feel comfortable, supported, and truly cared for. She understands firsthand that a health journey can feel overwhelming, and she strives to ensure that every patient leaves feeling heard, encouraged, and like part of the MyHealth1st family.
We recently sat down with Kat to learn more about her background, what inspires her, and why the MyHealth1st approach to healthcare feels so personal to her.
Kat graduated from Colebrook Academy in northern New Hampshire before pursuing studies in Veterinary Technology and Science, attending three different colleges along the way. Her educational background led to a unique career working with a wide variety of animals, including domestic pets, large animals, exotic species, and wildlife. Throughout her career, her greatest interests have always centered around behavior and nutrition.
“At MyHealth1st, I am the Lead Medical Assistant and truly wear many hats. Depending on the day, you may find me assisting with a procedure, performing thermography, or helping patients navigate their wellness protocols. One of my favorite parts of my role is being a patient liaison—helping people understand their health journey and feel supported every step of the way.”
“My goal is for every patient to leave feeling cared for, heard, and like part of our family.”
“I was drawn to this field because of my own health challenges, including overcoming breast cancer and a rare oral cancer, as well as several major surgeries. Those experiences showed me there had to be a better way to approach health than simply managing symptoms and waiting for the next problem.”
“Finding my ‘tribe’ and family at MyHealth1st has truly felt like coming home.”
“Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling, particularly to beaches. Any place with warm sand and salt water is my happy place.”
“I also share life with my Cane Corso, Freya, and in my downtime, I love reading anything supernatural. It helps me relax, unwind, and decompress.”
One of the things patients appreciate most about Kat is that her compassion comes from experience. Having faced significant health challenges herself, she understands the importance of feeling heard, having hope, and finding a team that looks beyond symptoms to support, and care for, the whole person.
Her warmth, empathy, and dedication to helping others embody the mission of MyHealth1st, and we are so grateful to have her as part of our family.
