Marissa Fratoni

Freelance Health Writer - Nurse Writer - Educator - Speaker

United States

Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile! I have worked as a registered nurse and multidisciplinary health professional in integrative and conventional healthcare for over two decades. Today, I merge my professional experiences to offer health content writing services for B2B and B2C entities. I specialize in women's/maternal health, behavioral health, yoga, integrative wellness, and cannabis. In fact, I am a subject matter expert on cannabis nursing, the newest nursing specialty recognized by the American Nurses Association. I contributed to the first cannabis-focused nursing textbook, Cannabis: A Handbook for Nurses (Wolters Kluwer, 2021).

But enough about me, I'm here to help you.
Does your organization need a health writer to break down challenging scientific concepts for consumers with limited to average health literacy? That's my jam!

As a nurse, I am an expert medical communicator. With a foundation in evidence-based information, I help patients understand the intricacies of complex health issues and navigate the complicated medical system while accounting for their level of health literacy. I transfer these skills to my work as a nurse writer.

Do you need a package of blog and social media posts developed to educate your customers or clients about the medical product or service you offer? I got you!

Are you struggling to turn website visitors into customers? Let me help by creating informative and engaging content that resonates with your audience.

Do you need help creating course content for professional development? That's right up my alley! Love me a good course.

Ready to connect? Me too! Let's schedule a discovery call! Here's the link: https://calendly.com/marissa-fratoni-1/collab

Portfolio
American Cannabis Nurses Association
05/07/2024
Nurses Week - Florence Nightingale Post

National Nurses Week is observed each year, beginning on May 6th and ending May 12th, which marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale, famously known as "the Lady with the Lamp." Nightingale's efforts to improve hospital sanitation and patient care led to a significant reduction in mortality rates during the Crimean War (1853-1856), saving countless lives. Later, her innovative ideas, as presented in her books "Notes on Nursing" and "Notes on Hospitals," played a significant role in shaping...

CRx Magazine
2020
Ask the Expert: Cannabis for Headaches and Migraines

Migraines and other types of severe headaches are a common public health problem. It’s estimated that 14.7% of the global population struggle with migraines or similar neurological disorders.1 Recent data suggest that 1 in 7 Americans (37 million) suffer from these vascular headaches and other types of severe headaches.2 So it’s no surprise that migraines and headaches are among the leading complaints reported in both outpatient and emergency department visits. Women especially are prone to...

CRx Magazine
2020
The Buzz: The Science of the Munchies

Is Cannabis the Next Weight Loss Fad? The munchies is one of the most well-known and significantly reported side effects following cannabis use.

Centralmassmom.com
2020
Embrace Your Power In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

Pregnancy and birth are unparalleled life experiences. After nearly ten months of the adventure that is pregnancy, the time comes to meet the little person you’ve been incubating. It’s an exciting time for sure, but it’s not without an endless amount of questions and big decisions. With a little education and a lot of support, empowered pregnancy and birth experiences are possible. Here are some tips for having your own empowered pregnancy and birth experience.

Centralmassmom.com
2020
Mindful Parenting For The Win

It’s easy to get swept up in the challenges of caring for kids when you’ve got adulting to do. It’s not uncommon to react in a less than desirable way. But being reactive has painful consequences. Everyone ends up in a heap of emotion, and your day is set back even further. It’s no good for anyone, especially the kiddos who need to learn how to manage their emotions through less than ideal scenarios in life. (Hint: They take these cues from you.)

American Cannabis Nurses Association
2020
Member Highlight Series

For the last twelve weeks, across ACNA's social media platforms, we have featured some of the incredible professionals who show the breadth of the talent and expertise that comprise our association's membership. Below and on the following pages, we present these dozen "Member Monday" features. We thank Member Marissa Fratoni for her work in assembling and writing the Member Monday series.

GNP
05/12/2020
Keys and Locks: Understanding the endoCannabinoid System

Maybe you haven't heard yet, but humans (and all other mammals) have a network of receptors found throughout the brain and body that respond to the chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. Our bodies even make chemical compounds that are very similar to the compounds found in the cannabis plant.