As a Family Nurse Practitioner with a nursing career spanning over two decades, I bring diverse knowledge to our functional/integrative medicine clinic. My journey in healthcare began in 2002. Since then, I have gained experience in multiple specialized fields, including the operating room, inpatient post-operative, renal/metabolic, neuroscience telemetry, and oncology/stem cell transplant care, outpatient radiation oncology, utilization review (administrative documentation review and insurance authorizations) as well as several student nurse practitioner rotations at Libertas. I am also passionate about and involved in patient and nursing advocacy through the Virginia Nurses Association, currently serving as the Piedmont Government Relations chair. This rich background has instilled in me a deep understanding of the intricacies of healthcare delivery across various settings.

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My passion for holistic wellness has led me to extensive personal studies in nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management, recognizing the profound impact these elements have on our well-being. I wholeheartedly believe that practitioners should come alongside patients to assist them in achieving a state of balance encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual harmony. Moreover, I recognize that the definition of wellness and the pathway to health varies uniquely for each individual. I am dedicated to empowering patients on their unique healing journeys by integrating conventional medicine with evidence-based holistic practices, fostering comprehensive wellness.

Beyond my professional roles, I am a devoted Christ-follower, wife to John, and mother of four children, actively homeschooling two of them. I enjoy hiking and camping in nature's beauty, the thrill of travel, and delving into culinary artistry through culturing and fermenting foods. Tending to my garden and indoor jungle is a therapeutic escape and source of delight, as is curling up with a rich novel and a lovely cup of tea. My dedication to holistic well-being extends to every facet of life, aligning seamlessly with my passions and beliefs. Alongside my professional endeavors and familial commitments, I am steadfast in pursuing comprehensive wellness. I am excited to share this philosophy with our clinic’s patients, nurturing health on all fronts.