In addition to the four year training outlined above, naturopathic medical students typically also take a two-part national board licensing exam, which certifies them to be primary care physicians in states where Naturopathic Doctors are acknowledged and licensed. At this time, I have chosen not to pursue licensing. What does that mean? Although I am trained as a doctor, I am not a licensed doctor, your doctor, nor am I anyone's doctor. You should always check with your primary care physician about anything related to your health.

Consider me your extensively trained and well-researched, friendly holistic health consultant to support and guide you along your journey. 

The tools I have found most effective; working with the energy system and nervous system, nutrition and herbs, lend themselves to my role as a holistic healer and consultant. I do not act in any capacity as a primary care physician, or entangle myself with licensing bodies.

I would rather work on the elements of your wellbeing that are NOT typically addressed by you primary care physician and your medical team, such as how trauma might connect to your current challenges, or how a possible dietary deficiency might be affecting your mental health. Always defer to your primary care physician for any health-related concerns or changes you may want to make to your healthcare.

You are your own best advocate. I believe in the sovereignty of each individual to be responsible, safe and loving in your care of yourself, and to choose the information, healers and tools they feel will best support them. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey to feeling and being your best self in every way! 

Legal FAQS:

Can you be my doctor?

I am not a licensed doctor. At this time I am choosing not to pursue licensing and instead wish to provide you with adjunct care, deep nervous system resets, and naturopathic-informed health coaching. There are excellent primary care doctors of many kinds available to serve that purpose should that be what you are seeking. I am providing something that is not typically provided by primary care medicine. 

Yeah but like, can't you just like, be my doctor? What if I ask really nicely? 

See above.

But like, what if I buy you ice cream?

Still nope. Nothing on this website, or that I say or provide, is medical advice, or is intended to diagnose or treat any diseases.  

So what can you do for me then?

An intake with me is an in depth look at your health concerns of all kinds, mental, emotional, physical, as well as any diagnoses, labs or imaging you might have had. The assessments I provide are typically 3-5 pages in length. They include a detailed analysis of the current state of your health, through the lens of both trauma, nutritional deficiency, and the most up to date medical research available, in addition to an intuitive and energetic assessment where indicated. Suggestions may be made ranging from herbal medicines to specialized testing that you can order yourself, not available through western medicine, to glean more information about your health.