About Us

Susannah “Annie” Hancock is the Founder and CEO of Fortify Optimal Health, where she practices as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She established Fortify Optimal Health as a wellness company dedicated to enhancing access to holistic and comprehensive care. At Fortify Optimal Health, Ms. Hancock provides individualized health care, develops corporate wellness programs, and delivers keynote presentations addressing all aspects of wellness. She is committed to delivering compassionate care that addresses the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and empowering her patients to achieve their happiest and healthiest lives.

Throughout her career, she has designed and implemented a wide range of patient education and
wellness programs focused on behavioral and lifestyle transformation, weight management,
diabetes prevention, and stress and trauma recovery. Her work spans both individual and
organizational settings, including collaborations with military special forces personnel and
corporate teams, where she has delivered advanced performance and resilience programs that
enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In 2023, she earned a Postgraduate
Certificate in Trauma Research from the Trauma Research Foundation, further deepening her
expertise in supporting individuals and teams in healing from stress and trauma while optimizing
performance and overall health.

Ms. Hancock earned her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from South University in 2017. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Annie is currently pursuing a Doctor of Psychology in Industrial and Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Her doctoral research explores psychological safety and stress management, examining their impact on social, behavioral, and physiological well-being to optimize human potential and performance.