Founders Story
Virginia "Ginny" Ondik, CRNA, MSN
At the heart of Bayan Health is the belief that healthcare should feel personal, supportive, and rooted in community. The word “Bayan” comes from the Filipino language and represents community, unity, and caring for one another. These are the values that have shaped my life from the very beginning.
Athlete. Nurse. CRNA.
Growing up, athletics played a huge role in my life. I was a three-sport athlete in high school, where I became a state champion, and my dedication to soccer earned me a full scholarship to play Division I soccer at Duquesne University. As the starting goalkeeper for three years, I learned discipline, teamwork, and perseverance… qualities that continue to guide me today.
Nearly a decade of infertility
Even after being blessed with our two incredible boys, I found myself on another challenging journey, trying to reclaim my health and sense of balance after years of fertility treatments, pregnancy, and the demands of motherhood and career. Like many women, I was trying to get my body back, my energy back, and my mental clarity back.
Why Bayan Health exists
That realization became the inspiration for Bayan Health. Bayan Health was created to bring together medical expertise, compassionate care, and community support, so people don’t have to navigate their health journeys alone. Whether someone is working toward better physical health, hormonal balance, longevity, or recovering from difficult health experiences, our mission is to provide care that is accessible, thoughtful, and deeply human.
Today, my greatest motivation continues to be my family, my husband, my boys, and the future we are building together. They remind me every day why this work matters.
The Bayan Health Founder Story begins with Virginia “Ginny” Ondik, CRNA, MSN, and her mission to make healthcare more personal, supportive, and accessible. Through her experience as a nurse, healthcare provider, mother, and patient, she created Bayan Health to deliver compassionate, physician-guided care.
The Bayan Health Founder Story
At the heart of Bayan Health is the belief that healthcare should feel personal and rooted in community. The word “Bayan” represents unity, caring, and supporting one another — values that shape Virginia’s vision for better healthcare.
Athlete. Nurse. CRNA.
The Bayan Health Founder Story reflects Virginia’s journey from a Division I athlete to a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and healthcare founder. Her years caring for patients and navigating her own health challenges inspired a new approach to modern healthcare.
After experiencing nearly a decade of infertility, multiple treatments, and the challenges of balancing family and career, Virginia understood how complex healthcare can feel. This experience became the foundation for Bayan Health.
Why Bayan Health Exists
Virginia created Bayan Health to provide personalized, evidence-based care that combines medical expertise, transparency, and compassion. Her goal is to help patients feel supported throughout their health journey.
The Bayan Health Founder Story represents a commitment to better healthcare — where patients receive trusted guidance, personalized treatment plans, and care designed around their individual needs.
Virginia’s healthcare background and commitment to patient-centered care align with the importance of evidence-based medical practices. Learn more about the role of advanced practice nursing and CRNAs through the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) .
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
