Noreen Connolly, PhD

From starting out as a nurse practitioner to becoming the founder of a wellness franchise, Noreen Connolly’s journey is one defined by purpose, resilience, and impact. Her career began with a simple mission: to help people feel better and live healthier lives. Over time, that mission grew beyond patient care into entrepreneurship, culminating in the creation of The IV Hub Wellness, a franchise that empowers both patients and healthcare providers.

Her foundation has always been rooted in patient care, where she gained deep insights into the needs of individuals, many of whom were tired, overworked, and struggling with health issues that traditional medicine didn’t always address. Recognizing the potential of wellness services such as IV therapy, weight management, and hormone optimization, Noreen launched the first IV Hub Wellness location with the goal of bridging that gap and making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

The road to success was not without challenges. Balancing compassion with the demands of business required her to merge nursing instincts with entrepreneurial strategy. Building a franchise model went beyond running one successful clinic; it required creating replicable systems, legal frameworks, and training materials for others to follow. Educating the public about IV therapy meant breaking down complex science into relatable benefits, while slow business seasons tested her resilience. Yet, innovation through new service packages, promotions, and team development kept her momentum strong.

Looking back, Noreen takes pride in several milestones: helping patients restore balance and energy, creating a franchise system that gives other nurse practitioners and entrepreneurs a platform for success, designing a lean salon-suite model that eliminates high buildout costs, and witnessing the growth of her team, her franchisees, and the transformation of countless patients.

To aspiring professionals, she offers practical lessons. Lead with purpose because it sustains you beyond financial gains. Embrace discomfort as growth rarely comes easily. Commit to lifelong learning, whether through new therapies or business systems. Build scalable processes early, and most importantly, protect your own wellness because you can’t give your best when you’re running on empty.

For Noreen, the journey has always been about more than building a business, it is about building a community of wellness. Her work has created better access to care for patients and opened doors for entrepreneurs to thrive. What began as a career in nursing has evolved into a mission-driven franchise that continues to expand its impact. She reminds others starting their journeys that success isn’t linear and perfection isn’t required; what truly matters is persistence, purpose, and a willingness to keep learning.