You might be surprised to learn that I didn’t initially set out to become a physician. Though I always knew I was meant to help others heal, my path started elsewhere. I first studied to become an Art Teacher and later became a certified Yoga Instructor. Along the way, my fascination with the human body grew into an insatiable desire to understand why we become ill—and, more importantly, how we heal.

Driven by this curiosity, I enrolled in Naturopathic Medical School, immersing myself for four years in the inner workings of the body. I studied botanical medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, IV therapy, craniosacral therapy, and every other healing modality I could learn.

After graduating, I joined Evergreen Center for Integrative Medicine in Seattle, WA, where I served as a primary care doctor specializing in complex chronic illnesses. But as I worked with patients, it became increasingly clear that something was missing.

What I’ve come to realize is that my purpose goes beyond simply diagnosing and treating symptoms. I work with individuals to identify and release the root causes of suffering—whether in the body, the mind, or the soul.

I believe the body is always in harmony with nature, and our role is to learn how to listen to its wisdom. If we don’t take the time to explore the deeper causes of suffering, how can we truly know what’s needed for healing?