"I didn’t always imagine a future in medicine; in middle school, I dreamed of becoming a legal secretary. That vision shifted in high school when science, especially the intricate design of the human body, captured my attention. Watching my grandmother quietly struggle with diabetes and a stroke planted questions that redirected my path. Growing up in rural Pennsylvania without female physician role models, I didn't see medical school as an option until college, when a female friend confidently planned to attend. Choosing osteopathic medical school felt natural. Osteopathic medicine taught me to care for the whole person, not just symptoms, to listen deeply, partner with patients, and understand the body as an interconnected system."

"For many years, I practiced fairly conventional family medicine, and I enjoyed it, but over time, something felt incomplete. I realized I had spent much of my career managing symptoms when what I truly wanted was to help people address the root issues driving their health concerns. When I discovered Functional Medicine, it felt like a light turned on. It didn't replace my osteopathic training; it completed it by giving me a framework to look deeper and ask better questions, rather than practicing quick-fix 'drive-thru medicine'."

"My journey has been personal as well. For years, I struggled with my weight until osteoarthritis requiring cervical spine surgery and a diagnosis of prediabetes revealed a deeper issue: chronic inflammation. This realization shaped my core mission to restore order and balance, first in my own health and then in the lives of those who come through my door. I believe God has been shaping and refining my skills over many years to bring me to this place, and I now see health and illness through a Functional Medicine lens, because once you know, you cannot unknow.

This work is not just a career shift; it is a calling. Today, as a senior citizen, I am intentionally relaunching my career into this next chapter. It doesn't feel like work, but an adventure where I genuinely love digging in, solving complex health puzzles, and helping people build a more sustainable, healthier life. If you’ve spent years treating symptoms and are ready to explore root causes, I would be honored to be part of your next chapter. You may not fully understand my approach yet, but once we meet, you will. I care deeply, I listen closely, and I am fully invested in helping you live better.

This is my next chapter, and I would be honored to walk alongside you as you step into yours."

Medical Background: I am a dual board-certified family physician, having earned my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, and my medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I then completed my Family Medicine residency at St. Elizabeth's Hospital Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio.

Functional Medicine: To deepen my ability to help patients, I became a certified provider through The Institute for Functional Medicine in 2023 and completed the Kalish Institute Mentorship in 2025. Because I believe in always learning, I am currently completing additional certification training through the Metabolic Mentor University.

Teaching & Mentorship: My career has always blended patient care with a passion for teaching. After serving as a faculty physician early in my career, I returned to academia in 2012 to serve as adjunct faculty for the Campbell School of Osteopathic Medicine. It is a privilege to help shape and mentor the next generation of doctors.