Coleman Health LLC/Peak Performance Integrative Medicine, United States.
Dr. Anna L. Schwartz, PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN, is an internationally recognized leader in oncology nursing, exercise science, and survivorship care. With over three decades of clinical, academic, and research experience, she has pioneered advancements in integrating exercise oncology into survivorship care. She is the CEO of Coleman Health LLC, serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and is a renowned author and educator. Dr. Schwartz has contributed extensively to improving health outcomes for cancer survivors through innovative interventions and cutting-edge research.
Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Anna Schwartz holds an extensive academic background that reflects her dedication to healthcare, education, and wellness. She earned her Ph.D. in Nursing in 1997 from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, following an MS in Community Health Nursing and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, in 1994. Prior to this, she completed an MS in Health Education at Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, in 1991. Her foundational studies include a BS in Nursing (1988) and a BS in Exercise Science (1985), both from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Dr. Schwartz's multidisciplinary expertise highlights her lifelong commitment to advancing health through research, education, and practice.
🩺 Experience
Dr. Anna Schwartz has held prominent leadership roles in both academia and healthcare throughout her distinguished career. Since 2003, she has been the CEO of Coleman Health LLC, based in Parks, AZ, while also serving as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center since 2024. From 2022 to 2024, she held the prestigious role of Distinguished Chair in Nursing at the same institution. Prior to these positions, Dr. Schwartz was Associate Director of Research at Northern Arizona University from 2018 to 2022 and a Professor at the same university from 2013 to 2022. Her previous appointments include serving as Endowed Chair at Scottsdale Healthcare Cancer Research at Arizona State University (2005-2008), Associate Professor & Research Scientist at Oregon Health & Sciences University (2001-2003), and Assistant Professor & Nurse Practitioner at the University of Washington Cancer Center (1998-2001). Dr. Schwartz's career reflects her commitment to advancing research and education in nursing and healthcare.
📚 Research Interests
Dr. Schwartz’s research focuses on:
Exercise oncology and survivorship care
Fatigue and biobehavioral outcomes in cancer survivors
Physical activity interventions in rural and underserved populations
Patient-centered technology solutions for cancer rehabilitation
🏆 Awards & Honors
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
Certified Elite Coach, United States Cycling Federation
Recognized as a leader in exercise oncology, receiving numerous accolades for her contributions to cancer survivorship care and education.
📝 Selected Publications
Formative Evaluation and Adaptation of a Navajo Cancer Survivor Physical Activity Intervention to Serve a Broader Native American Cancer Survivor Community
Published in Health Promotion Practice, November 2022
Contributors: Jennifer W. Bea, Brenda Charley, Taylor Lane, Brian Kinslow, Hendrik ‘Dirk’ de Heer, Etta Yazzie, Janet Yellowhair, Jennifer Hudson, Betsy C. Wertheim, Anna L. Schwartz.
Reduced Cancer-Related Fatigue after Tablet-Based Exercise Education for Patients
Published in Cancer Control, April 2022
Contributors: Diana J. Wilkie, Anna L. Schwartz, Wen-Chun Liao, Dottington Fullwood, Yu Wu, Tanya Wallace Farquharson, Yingwei Yao, Julie R. Gralow.
The Impact of Resistance Training on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Functional Fitness in Older Women (45–80 Years): A Systematic Review (2010–2020)
Published in Women, September 2021
Contributors: Lynda B. Ransdell, Heidi A. Wayment, Nanette Lopez, Cori Lorts, Anna L. Schwartz, Karen Pugliesi, Patricia S. Pohl, Dierdra Bycura, Ricky Camplain.
Mentoring New and Early-Stage Investigators and Underrepresented Minority Faculty for Research Success in Health-Related Fields: An Integrative Literature Review (2010–2020)
Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, January 2021
Contributors: Lynda Ransdell, Taylor Lane, Anna Schwartz, Heidi Wayment, Julie Baldwin.
Precision Mentoring (PM): A Proposed Framework for Increasing Research Capacity in Health-Related Disciplines
Published in Medical Education Online, January 2021
Contributors: Lynda B. Ransdell, Heidi A. Wayment, Anna L. Schwartz, Taylor S. Lane, Julie A. Baldwin.