I am a Naturopathic Physician and licensed acupuncturist. I earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Masters in Science of Oriental Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine. This was a concurrent six-year program which included three years of internship at the NUNM main clinic and community clinics throughout Portland.
My current emphasis is in functional medicine and regenerative medicine for chronic conditions that ranges from chronic pain conditions to autoimmunity. I completed a one-year mentorship in 5-Element acupuncture and biotherapeutic drainage. Extended rotations were also focused on Anthroposophic inspired herbal medicine. Six months were spent at an interdisciplinary clinic with counselors from Pacific University which focused on a variety of mental health conditions; along with treating under-served populations in downtown Portland.
I was born and raised in Miami, FL where the sunshine and ocean left a lifelong love for being immersed in nature. I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University, where I placed emphasis in applied behavior analysis, and industrial and organizational psychology.