Born and raised in Southern California, I grew up in a lively family of thirteen children. Health and well‑being have been central to my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve always loved movement—whether it’s weight training, aerobics, Pilates, yoga, martial arts (I hold a Black Belt in Taekwondo), skiing, biking, hiking, or simply enjoying long walks on the beach. After moving with my husband to northern Idaho, I’ve come to appreciate the beauty of four distinct seasons and the joy of living close to four of our grandsons.

I have been practicing holistic nutrition and health for more than sixteen years. My passion for this work is deeply personal. My sister, Clare—who was mentally handicapped—first inspired me to pursue pre‑medical studies, which eventually led me to teaching children with special needs. Life then brought marriage and four children, along with a range of challenges familiar to many families: a child with life‑threatening soy allergies, another with chronic constipation and its complications, the heartbreaking loss of our full‑term baby girl who survived only a few hours, and a child who later experienced a mental‑health crisis. Through exploring functional approaches to health and nutrition, we found healing without relying on prescription medications.

Continual learning is one of my greatest passions. I am committed to staying current with new discoveries in natural medicine and healing, and I surround myself with colleagues and mentors who challenge and inspire me to grow. My most recent certification focuses on supporting individuals with OCD through functional and nutritional approaches.

I am happily married to my wonderfully supportive husband, Chris, and together we have four adult children and six beautiful grandchildren.