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My passion has always been helping people, which is why I chose to become a nurse. Over the past 21 years as a Registered Nurse, I have had the privilege of caring for patients in a variety of settings, spending the majority of my career in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. I also worked as a Labor & Delivery nurse in the United States and served as a labor coach while our family lived in Taiwan.

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My journey into functional medicine began around 2015 after our move to Taiwan. During that time, I was introduced to natural and integrative approaches to health, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and traditional Chinese medicine techniques. While I do not embrace the spiritual philosophy behind Chinese medicine, I was fascinated by its emphasis on gut health and the understanding that the body functions as an interconnected system rather than a collection of separate organs.

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That experience led me to two important realizations. First, while conventional medicine is extraordinary at treating emergencies, performing life-saving surgeries, and managing acute illness, it often does not investigate the underlying causes of chronic disease. Throughout my years in the hospital, I became increasingly frustrated watching patients leave with additional prescriptions while the root causes of their health problems remained unaddressed.

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The second realization was much more personal. Although I exercised regularly and appeared healthy on the outside, I was struggling with significant health issues of my own. Before moving to Taiwan, I experienced three miscarriages after the birth of our third child. I also battled Raynaud's syndrome, chronic gastrointestinal problems, and abnormal laboratory findings that never seemed to have clear answers. I began asking whether these seemingly unrelated symptoms were actually connected and whether healing my body from the inside out could restore my health.

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As I immersed myself in functional medicine, I was finally able to uncover the root causes behind my chronic digestive issues, infertility, and abnormal lab work. Experiencing that transformation firsthand changed not only my own health but also the direction of my career. It gave me a passion for helping others find answers when they have been told everything is "normal" despite continuing to struggle with symptoms.

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I also believe that true health extends beyond the physical body. God designed us as whole people-body, mind, and spirit and each influences the other. Physical health can be affected by chronic stress, anxiety, unresolved emotional burdens, poor sleep, inadequate nutrition, and inactivity. Addressing these factors alongside medical concerns allows the body to heal more effectively and promotes lasting health.

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Exercise has always been an important part of my life. Over the past decade, I have completed more than 20 half marathons, a full marathon, and countless other races. I especially enjoy helping women learn how to exercise in a way that supports their hormones, metabolism, and long-term health rather than working against their bodies.

Today, my husband and I live in the Belton/Temple area of Central Texas. We are thankful for the place we landed after Taiwan. With two of our children now in college and our youngest in high school. Walking through the challenges of balancing family life, work, and health has given me a deeper understanding of the realities many of my clients face.​ 

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I believe our bodies were designed by God with an incredible capacity to heal when given the right support. My greatest joy is partnering with patients as they restore their health, regain hope, and learn to honor God through the way they care for the bodies He has entrusted to them. My hope is not only to help individuals feel better today, but to equip families with the knowledge and tools to build healthier habits that can change the course of their health for generations to come. By addressing the root causes of disease instead of simply masking symptoms, we have the opportunity to create lasting wellness and leave a legacy of health for our children and grandchildren.