my background

I began my education with a degree in Cultural Anthropology. I spent five years learning about and immersing myself in different cultures around the world, living for a year in England and traveling throughout Europe. This part of my life paved the way to becoming the fun, compassionate, open-minded and understanding healthcare provider I am today. I appreciate and respect the richness and diversity of people and their lives.

Upon my return from the U.K., I began a career in the mental health field. When I became a Program Director running a non-profit, I found I missed being able to work with patients one-on-one, and I wanted the ability to approach healthcare with my patients from a wider lens. The many years spent studying nutrition, Western herbs, meditation, energy, emotional and physical health, and trauma, led me to pursuing a degree in a holistic, wellness-centered medicine… Acupuncture and Chinese (Eastern) medicine.

I am a general practitioner with advanced training in infertility and mental health. I am especially passionate about treating stress, fertility and family planning, teen health and general wellness care. In my practice I treat a lot of pain, women’s health-focusing on fertility, stress, digestive issues, sleep issues and general wellness.

When I’m not treating patients in clinic, I enjoy spending time with my family and being in nature. I love good food, traveling, adventures and trying new things. One of my favorite ways to relax is with a good book and a cup of herbal tea. I believe in the balance of yin and yang in life and make it a priority to balance adventure, family, and fun with peace, solitude, and rejuvenation.