I am a Registered Nurse of 25 years, with a primarily perinatal background, and have my Master's in Nursing Education. I was a proud member of the Navy Nurse Corps for over 4 years. I've worked in both high-risk units and in a free-standing birth center, and taught in the clinical setting and the classroom at the University level. Even did a stint in Kuwait caring for Marines - I had never taken care of an adult male in my nursing practice before that! After having my first child, I became a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and supported my mamas in a different way through education, hands-on care in my private practice, and a weekly breastfeeding support group. With the birth of my son and impending moves due to my husband’s military career, I shifted my efforts more homeward and hung up my professional nursing hat in lieu of homeschooling my children. Who knew I’d end up homeschooling myself, too? This time lead me to learning about low tox living, and growing health concerns had me researching solutions to help myself.

I found functional medicine after many frustrations in working with the traditional medical model that was failing me. Understanding and addressing the root cause of an issue is everything! Nutrition, movement, stress-management, sleep, self-care - lifestyle matters. It all starts with a simple choice, do you want to be made well?