Good health cannot be achieved with a cookie-cutter approach. Each person that walks through the door of my clinic is a unique combination of body, mind, and spirit. As a Naturopathic physician and an acupuncurist, I have many different tools at my disposal. Two people can walk into my office with the same “medical” diagnosis, yet walk out with completely different treatments.

I believe the body has a manifest healing ability. If impediments to healing are removed, profound change can take place. If you have strong enough motivation, and the right support you can accomplish just about anything.

My Approach

My technique as physician is to educate, present choices, and then empower you to find your unique path to health. I see my role as a health educator and coach who can help introduce you to new ways of caring for yourself. At your first appointment, we talk about you, your history and your health goals. At your own pace, we will challenge “I can’t,” and explore what is in your control. I use my knowledge and expertise to give you the tools to implement changes in your life. It is my job to not only identify what is out of balance, but also to walk you down the path of regaining balance.

I never present patients with a laundry list of things they cannot eat or supplements they must take. I work with each individual to educate them, not only about what I think is going on in his or her body, but about why I am making each and every recommendation. (And I take one step beyond that: coaching how to implement the changes I may recommend.) Sometimes we cannot make a condition go away entirely. But by decreasing the overall stress on the system, we can decrease symptoms and discomfort, while increasing your energy and improving your outlook. Some goals of healing are waking every morning more energetic, having enough energy to make it through the day, and either relieving or resolving symptoms completely.