Baltimore: 1800 N. Charles St, Suite 810
Waldorf: 11637 Terrace Dr, Suite 201
410 246 4768
About Us
NPOC Wellness & Hydration
NPOC Wellness & Hydration is a premium, nurse practitioner–led wellness brand dedicated to redefining health through science-backed treatments delivered in a luxury environment. With services ranging from weight management programs and advanced wellness therapy to IV hydration, vitamin injections, and supplements,
NPOC blends clinical credibility with an elevated client experience. Whether through in-person care at our Baltimore and Waldorf locations or convenient telehealth consultations, we empower individuals to restore energy, enhance performance, and achieve lasting vitality. More than a med-spa, NPOC is where medical expertise meets luxury wellness, helping every client feel safe, cared for, and renewed.
Our Story
NPOC Wellness & Hydration was born from a simple yet powerful belief: wellness should be both medically sound and deeply rejuvenating.
After more than a decade in healthcare, our founders saw a gap: Too many wellness solutions were either overly clinical and impersonal, or trendy but lacking real science. People were left choosing between sterile care that felt cold or “wellness fads” that lacked credibility.
With NPOC, we set out to create something different: a space where medical expertise meets luxury wellness. Every service from IV hydration and advanced wellness therapy to weight management and vitamin injections is designed and supervised by board-certified nurse practitioners, ensuring the highest standards of safety, personalization, and effectiveness.
But beyond protocols and treatments, NPOC is about how we make people feel. From the moment clients walk in or connect virtually, they are welcomed, cared for, and guided. They leave not only feeling physically renewed, but also supported in their journey toward long-term vitality.
Today, NPOC Wellness & Hydration is more than a clinic, it’s a movement toward holistic, elevated wellness, helping individuals restore energy, boost performance, and reclaim their best selves with confidence and peace of mind.
What Sets Us Apart
Mission &
Vision
Our mission is to redefine wellness with science-backed, luxury care that blends medical expertise and personalized attention.
To empower individuals to restore energy, boost vitality, and enhance long-term health.
To create experiences where every client feels safe, cared for, and renewed inside and out.
Our Founders
Kelvinda Kamara,
FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC - Maryland NP License
Founder & CEO, NPOC Wellness & Hydration
Kelvinda Kamara is a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in healthcare and mental health. She is the founder of NPOC Wellness & Hydration, offering integrative care through IV hydration, advanced wellness therapy, weight management, and holistic wellness.
Alongside her husband, Ike Obiora, she co-owns K&I Healthcare Services, serving Maryland communities with compassionate, evidence-based primary and mental healthcare. She also leads Elevate Wellness HQ by K&I, merging traditional care with lifestyle medicine and expanding wellness access nationwide.
A dedicated community leader, Kelvinda co-chairs the Health and Wellness Committee at the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce and continues to innovate through her upcoming Mindful Threads scrub line and wellness podcast.
Ikechukwu “Ike” Obiora, MSN, CNL, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Co-Founder & CEO, K&I Healthcare Services, LLC | Co-CEO, Nurse Practitioner On Call, LLC
Ike Obiora is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner, healthcare entrepreneur, and visionary leader with over a decade of experience in mental health, substance abuse, and telehealth. As Co-Founder and CEO of K&I Healthcare Services and Co-CEO of Nurse Practitioner On Call, he has built multi-site behavioral health programs serving Maryland communities with integrity and innovation.
Driven by equity and excellence, Ike has expanded outpatient services in psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and substance use treatment, ensuring CARF and COMAR compliance. He also leads wellness initiatives including Elevate by K&I, NPOC Wellness & Hydration, and Uplifting Wellness, creating a connected ecosystem of care.
Passionate about impact, Ike champions whole-person healing, mental health advocacy, and technology-driven, scalable healthcare solutions.
Team members
MarieSarah Currie,
BSN, RN, CEN
MarieSarah Currie, BSN, RN, CEN, is the Lead Wellness Nurse at NPOC Wellness, bringing over a decade of nursing experience and a lifelong passion for health, wellness, and aesthetics. A graduate of the prestigious Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, She has built a diverse clinical career spanning emergency medicine, aesthetics, critical care, surgery, IV therapy, and patient education.
With advanced training and leadership experience in high-acuity healthcare settings, she combines clinical expertise with a personalized, client-centered approach. She currently serves in a medical leadership role within the aesthetics and wellness industry, specializing in IV hydration therapy, injectables (Botox & Fillers), patient monitoring, and wellness protocols. Her background in emergency and critical care nursing has equipped her with exceptional attention to detail, safety, and patient outcomes.
She has a long-standing dedication to the study of aesthetics and believes that wellness and confidence go hand in hand. She brings together clinical precision, thoughtful client care, and an eye for natural-looking results. Her approach is rooted in safety, continuing education, and helping each client feel comfortable, confident, and well cared for throughout their wellness journey.
Known for her warm demeanor, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, she is passionate about empowering clients to look and feel their best through evidence-based wellness treatments tailored to their individual goals.
Lead Wellness Nurse
Emily Raulie
IV Infusion Nurse
Emily is a registered nurse with 5 years of experience. She began her career in neuro/stroke care and later transitioned to outpatient endoscopy, where she sharpened her IV skills. She’s dedicated to providing comfortable, patient-focused infusion and hydration therapy. Outside of work, Emily enjoys staying active, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones.
Liz Barile
Infusion Nurse
Liz is a registered nurse who is passionate about supporting wellness of the mind and body. She has a background in emergency medicine and extensive vascular access experience. Her goal is to help you feel your best, she is here to answer your questions, guide you through your wellness journey, and make sure your experience is safe, comfortable, and personalized. Outside of work, she spends most of her time outdoors hiking, skiing, and traveling.
