My plant-based journey started over a decade ago when an initial mammogram indicated a heightened risk for breast cancer. Research into the lifestyle changes I could make to reduce my cancer risk led me to a plant-based diet. I have since developed a passion for the evidence-based science behind a whole-food plant-based diet for optimum health. I am certified in plant-based nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at eCornell and earned my initial health coach certification through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). I have also completed the Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches training, offered jointly by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Wellcoaches, and earned an additional certification in Plant-based Coaching through the Food Revolution Network. I am currently preparing for the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches Certification Exam. As a complement to my work as a health coach, I am a certified yoga instructor, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, and Jazzercise instructor, passionate about lifelong fitness, movement, and mindfulness. I am also an educator with over 25 years of experience teaching college students and other adults.

As a health coach, I use my wide range of knowledge and life experiences to work with you to co-create completely personalized action steps based on your wellness goals. Our work together will help you move toward your ideal vision of health within your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and resources.

I am devoted to addressing the ever increasing prevalence of chronic conditions in our population. I grew frustrated over the years with how chronic conditions are approached in our current healthcare paradigm. I sought further training in areas such as lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, plant-based nutrition, health coaching, and adopted a new approach by combining this knowledge. After transforming my own health, I decided it was time to offer this approach to my patients as well. I am grateful to have found similarly minded peers in healthcare, who continue to inspire and teach me through sharing experiences and knowledge. Finding opportunities to learn and grow is one of my favorite things to do, and when I feel the most alive. I am excited to announce that very soon I will be opening the doors to my passion project: The Healthy Conditions clinic.