Why naturopathic medicine:

When I was 17 and just off to college to study pre-med, I found myself struggling with a chronic case of mono. It started with a sinus infection and fatigue. The student health clinic, although I’m sure well intentioned, had nothing to offer except antidepressants.

My health deteriorated to the point where I’d fall asleep in my classes, developed horrendous insomnia, constant headaches, gained weight and couldn't eat without feeling sick to my stomach.  

Things were falling apart. I remember the day I finally decided to take time off of school. I was in my dorm, trying to study for an upcoming organic chemistry test. The headaches had gotten so bad that I felt like someone was boring a jackhammer through my right eye. And I hadn’t had a full night’s sleep in months. After two years, it was finally too much too bear. I called my parents and told them I was ready to go home. Something needed to change.

I tried many different treatments and saw all sorts of doctors.

It wasn’t until I saw a practitioner who used a holistic approach including nutrition, herbs, and mind-body medicine that I slowly got better.

While I was able to return to school, I had become disillusioned with my pre-med track. I didn’t want to be a doctor with a limited tool box who would prescribe an antidepressant if that wasn’t the root of the issue.

After considering culinary school, I discovered the field of naturopathic medicine. I knew from my own challenge with chronic mono that it had been a whole person approach that put me on the road to healing.

Naturopathic medicine aligned with my fundamental belief that we’re interconnected beings. What we eat, our day to day activities, how we relate with ourselves and our world—our work lives, relationship lives, spiritual lives all play a part in health.

Who is naturopathic medicine for:

I now work with individuals who have reached the tipping point in their own health.

You may have seen multiple doctors and know that the root cause isn’t being addressed. You’re ready for your story to be taken seriously and for someone to listen carefully with kindness and compassion. And most importantly, you’d like a roadmap to return to health so that your life can expand again.