My journey into functional medicine began with a powerful experience that reshaped my understanding of health. While working in Africa, a colleague suffering from severe jaundice and Hepatitis A was on the brink of evacuation. Conventional medicine offered little hope, but when an African friend provided a herbal tea, something extraordinary happened: the jaundice vanished overnight, restoring my colleague’s vitality. This moment sparked a question in my mind: why hadn’t I witnessed such healing through modern medicine?
Years later, my own health challenges led me to question traditional medical approaches. After being diagnosed with an ulcer that failed to respond to treatment, I was offered a psychiatric medication instead of real solutions. Eventually, I was diagnosed with celiac disease, and while a gluten-free diet provided some relief, I continued to struggle with heartburn. After several years of ineffective treatments and facing the prospect of risky surgery for Barrett's esophagus, I realized I needed to seek alternative solutions.
The limitations of conventional medicine were clear: no one was focused on discovering the root of my problems. This realization ignited my passion for functional medicine. Initially, I grappled with fears about the cost, the possibility of failure, and the risks of leaving my secure nursing job. Despite mixed reactions from others—some intrigued, some hesitant—I felt a pull toward this path.
A key influence on my journey was a friend whose fibromyalgia went into remission through functional medicine. My personal exploration of herbal medicine and insights from local nutrition experts deepened my understanding of healing. I came to believe that our bodies are intricately designed for wellness, and that nature holds the keys to our healing.
The defining moment for me was embarking on my own natural healing journey. I immersed myself in research, learning about natural methodologies and supplements that brought me relief. This commitment required significant personal and professional sacrifices, including working toward resigning from my full-time job and mastering new technologies and business practices.
As I navigated this new world, I learned that results truly speak for themselves. Witnessing the transformation in my own health, along with friends who overcame cancer and chronic illnesses through dietary and lifestyle changes, as well as targeted supplements, affirmed my path. I realized that nature has the answers; we simply need to unlock them.
In my practice, I focus on getting to the root of health issues and restoring wellness naturally. Utilizing biochemistry, genetic testing, and evidence-based research, I guide my patients through proven methods in nutrition and lifestyle changes. The transformations I see are profound: improved symptoms, increased energy, and diminished pain.
I am particularly passionate about addressing health challenges such as joint pain, cancer prevention and recovery, weight loss, sleeplessness, depression, and women's vitality, especially for those over 50. My own health journey—having naturally healed from my gut issues and joint pain, —fuels my dedication to helping others navigate their paths to health.
My vision is clear: to restore hope and provide a new lease on life for my patients through functional medicine. Together, we can discover the unique solutions that lead to lasting health and vitality.
