Owner & PA Injector, Proper Eu Medical and Aesthetics Center | Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant, Beacon Medical Group | Training Educator, Beacon Health System Kalamazoo

Ena K. Osterhouse, PA-C, MSM is a passionate clinician, educator, and mentor with over 26 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, and aesthetic medicine. Dedicated to nurturing future healthcare leaders, she mentors Physician Assistant, nursing, esthetician and medical assistant students, welcoming aspiring clinicians to shadow her, providing guidance, encouragement, and real-world insight. As a clinical preceptor for multiple PA programs and founder of Proper Eu Academy, Osterhouse has built transformative learning experiences that combine hands-on training, evidence-based instruction, and ongoing mentorship, empowering students to become confident, skilled, and compassionate providers.

Beyond individual teaching, she leads statewide initiatives to elevate clinical quality and patient outcomes, inspiring a culture of excellence and collaboration. Osterhouse’s mentorship goes far beyond education—it cultivates curiosity, fosters growth, and ignites the passion in every aspiring clinician she guides, leaving a lasting impact on both her students and the patients they serve.

“I want to create a culture where growth and ongoing education is supported, curiosity is encouraged, and people feel empowered in their decisions and skills. Afterall, these people will be caring for us someday; I want the best taking care of me and my loved ones.”