Eat, Live and Thrive

Recognizing the deficiencies in our traditional healthcare model for sustainable quality of life, I left multiple promising careers to embrace a life more aligned with my values. I believe in a more holistic approach, emphasizing food as medicine and creating an environment where our body can heal itself.  Working as a Registered Dietitian at a renowned hospital further exposed the critical gaps in care, it also taught me some interventions need to go beyond simple lifestyle and dietary modifications.  I was disheartened to see patients searching for solutions to their symptoms, often before facing the devastating consequences of their diseases.  Our healthcare system frequently only provided support to those who were "sick enough," neglecting preventative care.  My discovery of functional medicine offered a path to address the root causes of illness before they become irreversible.  Now, I am dedicated to keeping my patients healthy and out of the "sick care" system.

An integrative and functional approach does not replace your traditional healthcare appointments, but rather serves as supplemental care arming you with the information you need to make the most of your healthcare appointments. Functional medicine represents a modern evolution in healthcare, integrating advanced diagnostic testing with a systems-based approach to address root causes through a collaborative approach. While the core principle of treating the whole person has existed for centuries, functional medicine distinguishes itself by applying cutting-edge laboratory analysis and a deep understanding of human biology.  Rather than focusing on isolated symptoms or treating individual organs in silos, it examines the complex interplay between the body's various systems, aiming to restore overall balance and optimize function.  This proactive approach emphasizes preventative care and long-term wellness, much like the regular maintenance required to keep a vehicle running efficiently.  We don't only take our car in to get fixed when it breaks down, it requires regular maintenance and fine tuning, so why would our health be any different? Functional medicine seeks to identify and address the root causes of dysfunction – the “why” behind the symptoms – rather than simply treating the symptoms themselves.  This focus on root causes promotes sustained health and prevents future breakdowns by supporting the body's inherent ability to heal itself through maintaining an environment of equilibrium.  Discovering and correcting imbalances will allow for healing.