Education and Background:
BS in Microbiology and BA in Women’s Studies from The Ohio State University
BSN, MSN and Post Masters FNP from University of Cincinnati
Over 10 years experience in medicine, started my career in Women’s Health, Neonatal ICU & as a Lactation counselor. Transitioned to Aesthetics & Concierge infusions, then Functional Medicine/BHRT
Why you chose functional medicine:
I found functional medicine through my own health journey. When traditional medicine had no answers for my chronic pain, dysautonomia, and gut issues, I found a functional medicine provider who spent the time to get to the root cause and help me completely change my life. This journey inspired me to learn as much as I could about this approach to medicine & pursue a career that more closely aligns with my values.
Favorite part of the job:
Connecting my patients with their inner wisdom and ability to heal themselves.
Personal wellness routine:
AM Routine: Meditation/Breathwork, Morning sunlight, Qi Gong, Lymphatic self massage & Skincare
PM Routine: Sauna, Red Light therapy, breathwork, facial cupping/gua sha, skincare
Peptides I swear by: Glutathione, NAD+, GHK-Cu & Selank
Your philosophy in one line:
Prioritize joy & bliss, and the universe will open doors that align
Outside the office:
I love hiking, hot pilates, aerial yoga, dancing, paddleboarding/anything on the water, and traveling the world.
Memorable patient wins:
I had a patient who had been dismissed by multiple physicians who was experiencing extreme histamine response to menopausal shifts (pain, skin changes, major sleep and mood disturbances) and was in a deep depressive state as a result of CPTSD. Through a multifactorial approach including nervous system regulation, lifestyle support, supplements, and slowly titrated BHRT, we were able to eliminate her pain, get her sleeping regularly & stabilize her mood. Soon after, other areas of her life began to open doors, and she was able to shift her career to something more aligned with her new state of being.