Cole Upton APRN-CNP, DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN

Cole Upton, APRN-CNP, DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN, is the founder of Upton Wellness, a boutique psychiatric practice rooted in holistic, whole-person care. A board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Cole brings rigorous clinical training and a deeply personal approach to his work. He believes meaningful care begins with understanding the person behind the diagnosis.

Raised in the close-knit community of West Liberty, Ohio, Cole developed an early appreciation for simplicity, authenticity, and meaningful connection. Those values continue to shape the way he practices today: thoughtfully, relationally, and without rush.

After earning his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Cincinnati, Cole established his career in Columbus, drawn to the city’s balance of innovation and community. His experience spans the continuum of psychiatric care, including psychiatric emergency services, adolescent and adult inpatient psychiatry, geriatric inpatient psychiatry, outpatient psychiatry, IV and sublingual ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Cole also worked as a travel nurse in Seattle, Washington, where he cared for diverse populations within large healthcare systems. That experience deepened his clinical perspective and reinforced something he had seen throughout his career: patients could receive treatment without always feeling that their care reflected their individual lives, needs, and goals.

That realization became the foundation for Upton Wellness.

Today, Cole offers a person-centered approach that brings together evidence-based psychiatry, lifestyle medicine, collaboration with therapists, and intentional, unhurried appointments. He takes time to understand each patient’s experiences and works with them to develop a plan that supports both mental health and everyday life.

Cole is honored to walk alongside his patients as they work toward greater stability, clarity, resilience, and well-being.

Dr. Shawn Bailey, MD | Medical Director

Dr. Shawn Bailey MD is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician and the Medical Director of Upton Wellness. He is also an owner of The Armory, a Columbus center for medical care, fitness, recovery, and sports performance. Upton Wellness is located within The Armory, where Dr. Bailey MD works on site. As medical director, he conducts chart reviews, reviews prescribing practices, supports clinical standards and quality assurance, and is available for clinical consultation in support of patient care at Upton Wellness.