Meet the Team

NP, Nurse Practitioner in UP, Fircrest, Tacoma. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Mental health services. Medication management. Psychiatric evaluation. Treatment for anxiety, depression. Holistic care.

Asurupi (Asu) Gurung, ARNP

Founder

I am a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience in primary care, addiction medicine, and mental health. Growing up in Nepal and navigating unfamiliar cultures and social norms after moving to a new country has given me a unique perspective—both personally and professionally. These experiences guide my approach to care, where I strive to be respectful, culturally mindful, and attentive to each individual’s story as we work together to improve mental health.

Outside of work, nature is my greatest source of peace and renewal – especially the mountains. I enjoy all the nature PNW has to offer. I love hiking and visiting National Parks. I often encourage my patients to connect with nature as part of their healing journey—it has been my best therapy, and I believe it can be a source of strength for others too. I also enjoy yoga, lifting weights at the gym.

I am also a mom to a beautiful retired racing greyhound who is living her best life! She enjoys long walks, zoomies, and most importantly napping 24/7.

Greyhound. Dog. Pets. Dog lover. Greyhound club. Mental health support. 
Bonus Staff

Maybel

Maybel is a retired racing greyhound. She raced in Florida. I adopted her from GPA MN while I was living in Fargo, ND. Although she is from FL, she loved snow in ND and misses the snow. She is currently living her best life. She enjoys long walks, zoomies, and hanging out with her other grehound friends. However, her most favorite thing to do is napping 24/7.

A woman in hiking gear standing with a black dog in a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and a clear blue sky. Nurse Practitioner who loves hiking and mountains.

The name Himal Health holds deep personal meaning for me. Himal means “mountains,” and I grew up in the Himalayas of Nepal. The mountains have always represented strength, grounding, and resilience, and my connection to them runs deep—they have long been a source of healing and comfort for me.

I opened my private practice to pursue my passion for helping others, and the name Himal Health just made perfect sense! I hope Himal Health will be a part of your mental health journey,

My Approach to Holistic Wellness.

In addition to medication management, these are four aspects I like to integrate while working on our mental wellbeing.

Social connection for wellbeing. Friends, families, community are helpful for our improved mood.
Cozy space showing therapy support. Therapy is an essential part of mental health treatment.
A person walking a dog on a leash along a gravel path bordered by a field of yellow sunflowers on a partly cloudy day. Daily walks, movement is helpful for mood. Exercise is important.
A bowl of Mediterranean salad with arugula, chopped vegetables, chickpeas, olives, and a slice of flatbread on a wooden table, with smaller bowls of chickpeas and chopped vegetables nearby. Balanced nutrition for overall health.

Movement doesn’t have to look one specific way—it can be walking, jogging, yoga, climbing, hiking, workout at the gym, dancing, swimming or simply moving in ways that feel good to your body.

Nutrition

Food is an important part of daily life. It fuels the body and nourishes the brain, supporting focus, mood, and overall well-being. Together, we will focus on small, realistic steps toward healthier meals in a way that feels supportive, sustainable, and achievable for you.

Movement

Therapy plays a crucial role in healing. It helps build coping skills and insight that stay with you long after therapy ends. I value collaboration and will be partnering closely with therapists to provide comprehensive, supportive care.

Social Connection

Social connection is equally vital; we are wired to connect. Spending time with family and friends, building community, church, spirituality or volunteering can have a powerful impact on our mood and overall well-being.

Therapy Support

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Crisis and Emergency Policy:

  • For any life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

  • For mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).