I was drawn to naturopathic medicine because I was seeking a complete system of true healing.

Before attending medical school at Bastyr University, I owned and operated a successful holistic skin care and waxing boutique. During this time I became ill with a constellation of unexplainable symptoms. Most days I felt exhausted, bloated, brain fogged, anxious, and depressed. I spent a few years seeking help from the conventional medical system where I found there was little to offer someone like me. Since my initial labs and imaging came back “normal,” I was told I was fine. I definitely did not feel fine. I felt trapped in a dysfunctional body and worried I might feel like that forever.

In my search for an explanation and a cure, I found naturopathic medicine. My naturopathic doctors, through a variety of testing, thinking outside the box, and natural and conventional medical treatments, were able to help me regain my health. From there I realized that I also wanted to provide this kind of hope and healing for others. I decided to leave the beauty business and head back to school to get my doctorate in naturopathic medicine.