Clinical background
My work focuses on women's hormonal health where standard testing falls short - perimenopause and menopause, thyroid and Hashimoto's patterns, and the hormonal fallout of chronic stress. These show up differently on the surface, but they share the same root problem: symptoms that are real, and labs that don't fully explain them.
Why this work exists
I've worked in healthcare for over two decades: teaching yoga, running nutrition programs, and caring for patients as a naturopathic physician. Across all of it, one thing has stayed constant — the women I see have almost always been told their labs are fine, and left without an explanation for how they feel.
Testing can provide clarity and a way to track progress, but it rarely explains why someone feels the way they do, or what the right next step is for their actual life. That's found by combining physiology with what's really going on for that person, at that time.
Good care begins with curiosity, not assumptions.
Professional background
My clinical work has evolved alongside broader roles in health, education, and systems design, including:
Women’s health physician (15 years)
Digital health leadership (10 years)
Teaching Hatha and Vinyasa yoga (>20 years)
Education
BSc Nutritional Sciences | The University of British Columbia | 2003
MA Environmental Education | Royal Roads University | 2007
ND Naturopathic Medicine | Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine | 2011
Licensure & certifications
Licensed BC Naturopathic Physician | CCHPBC (since 2011)
Prescriptive Authority | CCHPBC (2012)
Shanker Self-Reg Certification | MEHRIT Centre (2017)
Health Informatics Specialization | Johns Hopkins University (2020)
Reducing Racial Disparities in Healthcare | Harvard University (2024)
Naturopathic Advanced Life Support + BLS (ongoing recertification)
Current Focus
My current work centers on women's hormonal health across perimenopause, thyroid function, and chronic stress and two decades of mind-body practice - three patterns I see constantly connected in practice. As a mother of two and Chief Medical Officer of a women's health startup, I bring both clinical and lived understanding to this work.
My connection to the forests and shoreline of British Columbia continues to shape how I understand resilience, wellness, and care.