A personal note:
My journey with naturopathic medicine began during my last year of undergraduate school, when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Six years later, after all the pharmaceuticals indicated for my condition had failed and my symptoms continued to worsen, my gastroenterologist determined that the only option was to undergo surgery to remove my colon. The surgery would have been “curative,” but it also would have taken away my ability to bear children. I felt that there had to be another way. Through self-study and dietary changes, I was able to become healthy enough to regain control of my life. With a move to Portland, Oregon, I discovered naturopathic medicine. I began seeing a naturopathic physician who actually listened, and then taught me about my disease and the foundations of health. She encouraged me to pursue my dream of becoming a physician, and now I am ready to help you learn how to heal as well.
The rest of the story:
I earned my Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. I have been amazed since childhood at the intricate, self-regulating, and ordered nature of the human body. I believe in the ability of the body to heal itself, provided that it is given what it needs to regain its vitality. I work with my patients (hint: the first step is listening!) to determine the root cause of their imbalance. I am passionate about educating patients and empowering them to take charge of their own journey towards health – because that’s where the real healing begins. I combine modalities such as nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, botanicals, and biotherapeutic drainage to support my patients on their path to wellness. Although trained as a primary care physician, my passions include gastrointestinal conditions, autoimmune disease, and chronic illness.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two boys. You’ll likely find us outside (rain or shine!) in the back yard, on a mountain, or on the beach. In rare moments of solitude, I love to read most of all – preferably with a warm fire in front of me and a cup of tea in my hand. Come share some tea with me and tell me your story.
