01 Jan 2023 Lives of Legacy: Sheila Hayes

When Sheila Hayes started working as a nurse, she never dreamed she would someday become a nurse practitioner and wellness clinic owner. However, after working in a fast-paced emergency room environment for years, her desire to slow down and get to know her patients ultimately led her to open Restoration Wellness. “It just goes to show that God can direct you in ways that you never dreamed of or thought that you wanted,” Sheila said.

At Restoration Wellness, Sheila and her team offer hormone pellets, weight loss therapy, erectile dysfunction treatment and treatment of acute/chronic pain without using pills. “I like to use modalities that are non-traditional,” she said. “Most of my patients come in and are stunned to have someone truly listen and help find solutions to their problems that may not be just another pill.”

Sheila leads with kindness and attributes her success to surrounding herself with people who hold her accountable and push her to be better. She is also determined to be that same type of person for the people in her life. When challenges come along, she knows there is no other choice but to keep moving forward. “That’s what differentiates most people from being successful, knowing that it is ok to fail, but not to quit,” Sheila said.

Tell us who you look to for inspiration and why? 

My parents have been a big influence in my life. They have taught me to work hard and to not give up when things get hard or seem unattainable. To trust God and His plan for me and that integrity is important. I can hear my dad say, ‘the right thing and the easy thing are rarely the same thing.’  

When you look back, what makes you most proud? 

We have been able to help couples rekindle their relationships through hormone therapy. I don’t think a day goes by that I do not hear, ‘You have changed our marriage,’ or, ‘You helped me find my best friend again.’ I also get excited about patients finding hope when they have felt such defeat in whatever they are going through.

When people think of you, what do you hope they think of as your legacy? 

First and foremost, my love for the Lord. I want others to see that I treat people with kindness and that I’m willing to help anyone. I want to find the right treatments to get them on a healthy path to feel good about themselves again inside and out. I want to be remembered as someone who goes above and beyond to build relationships, along with helping people on their health journey.