Who we are

Led by Barbara Pangilinan, PMHNP, at Pondus Wellness, you’re in the hands of a true nursing and mental-health leader. Barbara began her career nearly three decades ago after earning her associate degree in nursing. She sharpened her clinical skills in medical-surgical and community health settings before discovering her calling in behavioral health.

For over ten years, Barbara served as a Behavioral Health Nurse at the Magnet-recognized Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center, providing psychiatric emergency care across all ages and inpatient adult treatment. During that time, she was honored with the Daisy Award for Nursing Excellence—an accolade that underscores her dedication to compassionate, life-changing care.

Barbara continued to fuel her drive for professional growth in care of others by completing both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master’s in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. In leadership roles, she championed patient-centered standards and fostered interdisciplinary collaboration. Today, as a board-certified PMHNP, Barbara brings a warm, holistic, and collaborative approach to every treatment plan—partnering with you and your care team to build resilience, healing, and sustained well-being.