Heart on Fire

Jennifer Carlquist

Jennifer Carlquist is a cardiology/emergency room physician assistant located in Salinas who heals real hearts in her practice. She specializes in prevention but also treats the sickest of heart failure patients. She believes that art can aid in healing and connecting with her patients, which is also how she finds inspiration for her heart artwork. Lining the walls of each patient room and waiting room is an inspiring heart art piece meant to help her connect with her patients and share the healing that art can provide. Some of the paintings have goddesses; others have inspiring words mixed into the hearts. Her work has been featured in Monterey County Weekly, and her goal is to continue to spread healing light into others through her creative and scientific careers.