Passionate about lifestyle medicine, whole plant centered eating, working with patients as a Team to prevent, arrest and reverse chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. Board certified in obstetrics-gynecology and lifestyle medicine, taking care of patients for 41 years.

Hello! I am a physician specializing in General Preventive Medicine and Public Health and Lifestyle Medicine and am excited to work with individuals on their health goals through the evidence-based pillars of lifestyle medicine. I have spent most of my career in global health, mainly in Africa and SE Asia. In developing global guidelines and working with clinical teams to adapt and implement these health algorithms for chronic conditions in different countries and regions, I learned firsthand how important it is to talk about food, movement, treatment plans, and overall health in the context of patients’ goals and life situations. This is what I do with patients in my practice. I believe in a team approach to health care and work with patients to meet them where they are at in their own health journey and empower them to move towards where they want to be.

My specialty is helping people identify their health and lifestyle goals and taking the small steps that lead to transformative change and living their dream. I help people claim ownership of their daily habits so they feel better physically and emotionally. This includes action planning, kitchen organization, and navigating grocery stores, restaurants and other social situations. I understand the value of finding one’s inner strengths, nurturing them and leaning on them to grow in the direction you want. My plant-based journey kicked into high gear about 20 years ago when I participated in an intensive plant-based program. I was raising children, commuting a long way to work, and eating the standard American diet, resulting in being fatigued, overweight and not happy with my health status. Today I am 50 pounds lighter, have improved my biometrics, and have more energy than I did years ago. I am skilled at helping people find their inner strengths and motivations, and nurturing them to achieve more than was imagined.

I am a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach commited to supporting my patients in their journey toward optimal health. We work together to facilitate improved health outcomes built on each individual’s personal vision and using a targeted approach to behavior change. Walking the path of change with my clients is always an exciting adventure. I am inspired by their creativity and resourcefulness each and every day!
In addition, as a certified plant-based cooking and nutrition instructor, I empower others with education and knowledge about the benfits of a plant-based diet. I love sharing how fun, easy and delicious those healthy meals can be!