I’m a functional medicine practitioner, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, scientist, and menopause specialist who helps women navigate the health changes that can come with perimenopause, menopause, and midlife.

But more than anything, I think of myself as a guide. My goal isn’t to tell you what to do. It’s to help you understand what’s happening in your body, make sense of the often-conflicting health information you’re hearing, and feel confident making decisions about your health.

Because there isn’t always one right answer. What works beautifully for one woman, may not be the right answer for you.

My Journey

My path into functional medicine began with my son’s struggle with Lyme disease. Helping him navigate a complicated illness opened my eyes to a different way of thinking about health and eventually led me to functional medicine.

Then my own health began to change. I was navigating autoimmune disease while also moving through perimenopause and menopause. Symptoms and metabolic changes began appearing that I wanted to understand and not simply accept as an inevitable part of getting older, as I was so often told.

Fortunately, I’m a born researcher. My PhD is in immunology, so digging into the science comes naturally to me. I spent countless hours reading research, taking courses, listening to experts from different disciplines, looking at my own labs and health data, experimenting, and trying to understand what all of it meant for me.

What I discovered was that there often wasn’t one obvious “right” answer. There were options, each with different benefits, limitations, and tradeoffs. I had to understand the information well enough to decide what made sense for my body, my health history, my goals, and my life.

That experience fundamentally shaped the way I work with women today.

My Approach

There is no shortage of people telling women in midlife what they should be doing. Eat this. Don’t eat that. Fast longer. Exercise harder. Exercise less. Take hormones. Don’t take hormones. Take this supplement. Buy this test.

It can be overwhelming even when you have a scientific background.

I don’t believe you need another person handing you a protocol and telling you to follow it. I want you to understand why.

Together, we look for patterns across your sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, metabolic health, hormones, digestion, and the other pieces of your health story. I help you understand what those patterns may mean, explore your options, and decide what makes sense to prioritize.

Then we experiment, observe, measure when it makes sense, and learn from how your body responds. When something isn’t working, we adjust.

Education is a big part of that process because I don’t want you to simply follow my recommendations. I want you to understand them.

Bridging the Gap Between You and Your Healthcare Team

More than one client has told me, “I wish I could take you to my doctor’s appointments with me.” I love that because it captures an important part of what I do.

Your physician has an important role in your healthcare, but medical appointments are short and there isn’t always enough time to explore every question you have. You may leave knowing your labs are “normal,” but not really understanding what was tested. You may receive a recommendation but still have questions about why it was recommended, what your other options might be, or how it fits with everything else you’re experiencing.

Or you may simply know that something has changed. You aren’t sleeping well. Your energy crashes every afternoon. You’re struggling to find words. Your exercise recovery isn’t what it used to be. But you’re not sure whether any of those things are connected.

That’s a gap I love helping women bridge.

We can slow things down and look at the bigger picture. I can help you understand the science, recognize patterns in your health, and organize the questions you want to bring back to your healthcare providers.

I’m not here to replace your doctor or make healthcare decisions for you. I’m here to help you become a more informed and confident participant in your own care.

You’re the Driver. I’m the Navigator.

That’s probably the simplest way to describe how I work. You know your life, your priorities, and where you want to go. I bring my scientific training, research skills, clinical experience, and curiosity to the passenger seat.

I can help you read the map, understand the terrain, identify possible routes, weigh your options, and change course when something isn’t working.

But you’re still driving.

My goal is for you to leave our work together understanding your body better, asking better questions, feeling more confident making decisions about your health, and having the tools and resilience to navigate whatever comes next.

You are the driver. I’m your guide and navigator. And together, we’ll use the information your body is giving us as our COMPASS.

Who I Help

I work primarily with women in midlife who know something has changed but aren’t quite sure what to do about it. Maybe you’re exhausted even though you’re doing all the “right” things. Maybe you’re waking up at 3 a.m. and can’t get back to sleep. Maybe your energy disappears halfway through the afternoon, your brain doesn’t feel as sharp, your body composition is changing, or the workouts you’ve done for years suddenly aren’t producing the same results.

Or maybe you simply want to be proactive about your health as you move through menopause and beyond. You want to keep hiking, biking, traveling, working, lifting, playing, and doing the things you love, not just now, but decades from now.

Because the goal isn’t simply to get through menopause. It’s to build the health and resilience that allow you to keep living the life you want on the other side of it.

Credentials & Experience

• PhD Immunology, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center/Health Science Center
• AFMC Certified, School of Applied Functional Medicine
• Certified Midlife Specialist, HerIQ
• National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBHWC)
• Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) Certified
• Master Primal Health Coach
• Professional Training in Low Carb/Ketogenic Nutrition, Nutrition Network/SMHP
• Sleep Performance Coach, Sleep Pro Coach
• Organic Acids Trained Practitioner
• Specialized Lab Training (DUTCH, GI-MAP, Cyrex Array, PY88 Food Sensitivity Testing)
• Member, Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners

A Little More About Me

When I’m not working with clients or reading research (so you don’t have to!), you’ll usually find me outside—hiking, trail running, biking, kayaking, working in my garden, playing with my pup, or raising Monarch and Eastern Black Swallowtail butterflies.

Those things aren’t separate from how I think about health. They’re a big part of why health matters to me in the first place.

Ultimately, health isn’t about chasing perfect numbers. It’s about having the energy, strength, and resilience to keep doing the things you love.

Let’s Connect!

I’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start your health journey or have a question, feel free to DM me at Instagram. If you would like to set up a complimentary strategy session, fill out this intake form.

Looking forward to being part of your wellness journey!