From 15 Dismissed Doctors to a Lifetime of Root-Cause Solutions
My journey with naturopathic medicine began in middle school when my hair started falling out, I rapidly gained 50 pounds, and I was consumed by debilitating fatigue and depression. I went to over 15 medical doctors, some of whom were considered the top specialists in Los Angeles, only to be told, "Your labs look fine," "You're too young to feel this bad," and "Try eating less and exercising more." The only real options handed to me were Weight Watchers and Prozac.
I grew up deep in the world of conventional medicine. My mom is a gynecologist and my dad is an anesthesiologist, so I always knew medicine was my calling. But it wasn't until I found a functional provider willing to look past conventional lab averages that everything changed. We ran the functional panels that are typically overlooked, and I was finally diagnosed with severely unmanaged Hashimoto’s disease. My personal struggle became my greatest blessing, leading me straight to a field of medicine I am fiercely passionate about.
Expert Clinical Support With
You at the Center
After years of feeling lost and hopeless, I knew I wanted to ensure other women never had to navigate that same darkness alone. True chronic healing requires two crucial pillars: hope and education. You need to know that there are definitive answers out there, and you need a dedicated partner to map out exactly how to achieve them.
Now, I support women all over the country through a highly individualized, comprehensive clinical lens. We don’t guess, and we don't pile on an overwhelming stack of pill bottles. Instead, we use advanced, evidence-based tools—including functional lab testing, targeted clinical nutrition, custom lifestyle adjustments, hormone therapy, and peptide therapy—to build a strategic, sustainable roadmap that allows you to reclaim your health and live life to the fullest.
My Educational Background
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine – Bastyr University
- Certified Practitioner – Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP)
- Master of Science in Nutrition Education – American University
- Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology – UC Santa Cruz
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – UC Santa Cruz
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Ready To Finally Reclaim Your Health?
If you're ready to stop settling for bare minimum healthcare and want a strategic clinical partner to help you feel your best, let’s connect.
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