Why Work With Me?

I always felt a missing piece in my career and had the desire for helping patients at a deeper level. Working in acute care meant surface level, short-term impact on the patients who really needed more than just a quick dietary handout. That inner quest for wanting more led me to exploring this specialty called Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutrition Therapy.

Integrative Medicine focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing. This is a very specialized and personalized form of medicine that addresses the underlying causes of disease using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. The unique genetic makeup of each patient is considered, along with both internal (mind, body, and spirit) and external (physical and social environment) factors that affect total functioning. It integrates traditional Western medical practices with what is sometimes considered “alternative” or “integrative” medicine, creating a focus on prevention through nutrition, diet, and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of drugs and/or botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, or stress-management techniques.

I have helped people manage their chronic health issues with Medical Nutrition Therapy combined with holistic therapies. My nutrition education and skills complement my holistic approach toward health and well-being. I am a firm believer in “Food is Medicine” and help my family, friends and patients make mindful choices for their diet and lifestyle.