Samantha Beard, CPNP- PC
Owner ; Pediatric Nurse Practioner
Hi! I’m Samantha Beard, CPNP-PC, a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience caring for children. Raised in Destin and now rooted in the 30a community, I am proud to offer safe, accessible, and timely pediatric care to the community I call home.
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I started my career as a pediatric nurse, spending eight years at the bedside—six of those at Stanford Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. I then earned my Master’s degree at the University of South Alabama and have since practiced in pediatric orthopedics, worked alongside a pediatric gastroenterologist, and primary care pediatrics focusing on sick and well child visits.
I take a balanced approach to medicine, blending functional and modern medicine to ensure that every child receives evidence-based yet practical, holistic care when appropriate. I truly believe parents know their children best. My approach is centered on working with families — respecting your choices, listening to your concerns, and creating care plans that prioritize gentle, effective treatment.
Barbie Baker, CPNP-PC
Barbie is a nationally certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of nursing experience and 12 years practicing as a pediatric NP. She began her career in the NICU, caring for premature and medically complex newborns, before transitioning into primary care pediatrics where she found her true passion - walking alongside families through every stage of childhood.
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Barbie earned her graduate degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and has dedicated her career to caring for children from birth through adolescence. She believes deeply in building meaningful, lasting relationships with families and considers it a true privilege to watch her patients grow from newborns into confident, thriving teens.
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Originally from North Carolina, Barbie recently relocated to Florida due to military life. She is happily married and loves spending time with her husband and their dog, Rusty.
Barbie is honored to serve families through Salt & Sun Pediatrics and is passionate about delivering compassionate, personalized care that meets children where they are and supports parents every step of the way.
Whitney Vonder Haar, Ed.S., NCSP, BCBA
Whitney is a mom of two young children and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over eight years of experience supporting children and families. Her work is rooted in a whole-child approach, recognizing that meaningful growth happens when children are supported at home, in school, and in their everyday lives.
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Whitney has a strong background working with children with developmental disabilities and a passion for early intervention. She believes that when families feel supported, informed, and confident, children are better able to thrive socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on strategies that fit naturally into daily routines and real-life situations.
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Whitney is proud to be joining Salt and Sun Pediatrics, where she looks forward to partnering with families through connection, collaboration, and compassionate care. She is committed to supporting not just the child, but the family as a whole, helping create environments where children can grow with confidence and success.
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Outside of her work, Whitney enjoys traveling with her family, spending time at the beach, and embracing life as a mom. She currently lives in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and values a balanced, family-centered approach in both her personal and professional life.