Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS) ProjectECHO Certified Mast Cell Disease Provider
Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
Telehealth patient visits & consults via Clinical Paradigms, LLC
Mast Cell Disease Specialist for Allergy & Immunology Associates of New England (AIANE) for 4.5 years from 3/2020-9/2024, and now manager of Mast Cell Care, PLLC
Erin Kolb, MSN, FNP-C
I specialize in the treatment of mast cell activation disorders (MCAD)/mast cell disease (MCD). My passion is to bring hope and encouragement to people dealing with the complexities of systemic mastocytosis (SM), cutaneous mastocytosis (CM), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), hereditary alpha tryptasemia (HAT), etc. I strive to treat all patients compassionately and holistically according to current guidelines, while also incorporating my experience with various strategies, such as Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS). In my own life and with so many patients, I have seen neural retraining programs be effective tools when combined with medical treatments to help people decrease sensitivities (fragrances/odors, foods, light, sound, temperature, and other triggers) and gain back overall health and long-term symptom stability.
I bring first-hand experience of the extreme difficulties that can be associated with mast cell disease because I have suffered with MCAS and dysautonomia. I remember my very real struggles with physical health, depression, and anxiety as I look back at my time of being severely ill, with young children for whom I often couldn’t provide care. I am grateful for the support from my family, friends, faith community and caring providers. I feel honored to help others now along their journey to better health.
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduated Summa Cum Laude for both BSN & MSN, FNP
Further Professional Experience
Serving on an ISM Steering Committee as the Allergy & Immunology provider, including participation as a panelist in Denver, CO,
at the invitation of the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology (JADPRO) & Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology & Oncology (APSHO). 10/2024-present
Delivered a keynote presentation offering hope & education at a seminar for MCD patients & their families at the invitation of Dr. Martha Tarpay of the Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Research Center in Oklahoma City. 9/2024