I’m an an ANCC board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who earned my Doctor of Nursing (DNP) degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and certification in nutrition from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. My clinical interests and specialties include primary care and lifestyle medicine, integrative nutrition and gut health, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming care. I provide patients with comprehensive care that is tailored to meet their individual needs.

I have combined my background in law and policy with my clinical skills and passion for healthcare to advocate for my patients while providing equitable care for underserved and marginalized communities. While completing my doctoral education, I conducted both local and national research and co-authored peer-reviewed publications. I have investigated dental hygiene programs in Hawaii, healthcare worker wellness in Hawaii, and the attitudes and intentions of healthcare providers across the U.S. toward vaccines during COVID-19.

I am a plant-based nutrition specialist focusing on teaching people to transition to a plant-based diet. I am a Certified Life Coach, Nutrition Studies Graduate and I’m Forks Over Knives trained in plant-based culinary school. I work closely with my clients’ doctors and require blood work and doctor’s visits during their transition to assure safety and the correct use of medications. I have been studying and practicing natural healing for over 40 years and bring my love of healing to everything I do. I have a strong belief in the power of our bodies to heal if we give them a chance. I offer one on one coaching, teach cooking classes, do cooking demos and work with anyone transitioning to or maintaining a plant-based lifestyle. I enjoy keeping active with gardening, swimming, cycling, and running after grand kids. The field of whole food plant-based medicine is exciting! It is a total joy to watch my clients come alive and thrive as they adopt this lifestyle. The fact that plant-based living supports the planet, our health and reduces animal suffering makes it all the more attractive!