I’m a family nurse practitioner passionate about caring for the whole family, including women, kids, and men. With extensive experience in women’s health, I specialize in HRT, Pap smears, and managing perimenopause and menopause. I also treat digestive disorders, chronic UTIs, interstitial cystitis, thyroid issues, and autoimmune conditions with a comprehensive, personalized approach.

SPECIALTIES

PERIMENOPAUSE/MENOPAUSE

Menopause is such a beautiful yet challenging transition in a woman’s life. We love helping women navigate this time and use various tools, including bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, to provide symptom relief and support. Menopause is a chance to review your current state of being and determine what is working and what no longer serves you. It requires a deeper look at your current state of health and health risks to determine the outcomes of the second half of your life. We approach menopause from a whole system perspective, as hormones respond to the terrain of the person, including their gut, nervous system, immune system, and metabolic state. It is not a one size fits all and requires a highly individualized plan.

Chronic UTI and
Interstitial cystitis

Chronic UTIs and interstitial cystitis (IC) are often missed embedded infections, overlooked due to the limitations of standard urine culture tests. Advanced DNA urine testing, which identifies bacteria by comparing your sample against thousands of strains, offers a better chance of pinpointing the root cause—especially when bacteria are hidden in biofilms. It's also essential to check for pathogens in the vaginal tract or male partners' semen. Other factors like vitamin D deficiency, elevated ammonia levels damaging the bladder's GAG layer, and genetic challenges in breaking down biofilms can contribute. If bacteria aren't the issue, mycotoxins or tick-borne infections may be at play. Using this comprehensive approach, we’ve helped many regain their health and find relief from the painful, disruptive symptoms of chronic UTIs and IC.

AUTOIMMUNITY

My approach to autoimmunity focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of immune dysfunction rather than simply managing symptoms. I believe autoimmune conditions are the result of an interplay between genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, the health of your microbiome, and lifestyle factors. Infections, toxins, allergens, stress, and food sensitivities (e.g., gluten or dairy) may be driving immune system overactivation. Since 70% of the immune system resides in the gut, repairing intestinal permeability (leaky gut) and optimizing gut health are essential to calming immune responses. We often employ an anti-inflammatory diet, targeted supplements, and lifestyle strategies to lower systemic inflammation and support immune balance. We will enhance your body’s ability to process and eliminate toxins through liver, kidney, and lymphatic support. Finally, we will incorporate immunomodulating therapies, such as specific nutrients (e.g., vitamin D, omega-3s), herbs, and stress reduction techniques to bring your immune system back into balance. 

Thyroid disorders

The thyroid gland can dysfunction due to a variety of factors that affect its ability to produce and regulate hormones (T3 and T4) necessary for metabolism, energy production, and overall bodily functions. These factors include autoimmune issues, nutrient deficiencies, iodine imbalance, stress, poor gut health, environmental toxins like heavy metals, pesticides, and endocrine disruptors, genetics, chronic infections, hormone imbalances, and more. Thyroid dysfunction is often a result of multiple factors interacting, and we work to identify what these influences are through identifying and addressing root causes and supporting the thyroid through dietary adjustments, stress management, targeted supplementation, reducing inflammation, and providing medication as needed.

Detoxification/DrainagE

Drainage and detoxification help the body eliminate toxins and waste, preventing buildup that can lead to inflammation and disease. Supporting the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, gut, lungs, skin, and nervous system ensures that the body can function efficiently and maintain a balanced internal environment. We approach this through Pekana drainage remedies, Cell Core drainage support, castor oil packs, coffee enemas, grounding, infrared sauna and sweating, rebounding, lymphatic brushing, and movement. We offer opportunities to rent healing devices, such as the Ondamed, Avacen, and Zengar NeurOptimal brain training, and patients can also access all of these tools plus an Ozone sauna, PEMF, 5 point laser and more through our partnership with Club Heal in Lafayette, CO.

DIGESTIVE DISORDERS

Gut health is foundational to the optimal functioning of your immune system, nervous system, brain, skin, and truly every system in your body. In our experience, we have found that the gut is often the root cause of many patient complaints, including autoimmune disease, skin disorders, fatigue, and brain fog. We use comprehensive stool testing, breath tests, food sensitivity panels, and blood work to help determine the state of your microbiome and employ pharmaceuticals, if indicated, herbs, nutriceuticals, and food to bring the microbiome back to a balanced state.