I have been a naturopathic physician in Chilliwack, BC for twenty years, helping women and their families achieve their health goals. I’m passionate about women’s health and in the past decade I have focused my practice and honed my skills around helping women balance their hormones both throughout their lifespan and more specifically the peri-menopause and menopause years.  

I am deeply committed to providing thorough, exceptional evidence-based care, and taking the time to look at each piece of the puzzle and how each of those pieces relate to one another – to look at the individual as a whole – so that together we can find the root cause to illness and identify and remove the obstacles to achieving optimal health. In addition to a thorough intake, I also utilize the information obtained from physical examination and laboratory testing. 

As a primary health care provider I offer the versatility of both in-person and telemedicine appointments and am able to perform physical exams, lab tests, gynaecological exams and Pap smears.

I have a keen interest in the following conditions: 

Perimenopause
Menopause ~ Early Menopause ~ Premature Ovarian Failure 
Menstrual Concerns (PMS ~ Painful periods ~ Heavy periods ~ Irregular periods ~ Hormonal imbalances, ovarian cysts) 
Endometriosis ~ Fibroids ~ PCOS 
Thyroid health + Thyroid optimization
Hair loss
Fatigue + Low energy
Insomnia 
Anxiety/Depression 
Nutrient deficiency optimization 
Healthy aging + Health optimization 
Stress ~ burnout ~Adrenal fatigue
Pre-conception care + Fertility optimization 
Naturopathic support during pre and post natal care, including pre-birth acupuncture
Anti-aging aesthetics through the use of microneedling and PRP for skin health and hair loss

I graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Life Sciences in 2002 and then completed four years of medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, graduating in 2006. I am a licensed naturopathic physician with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) and a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors (BCND). I am also licensed to prescribe pharmaceutical medication in the province of British Columbia. I have additional training and certifications in 

acupuncture
prolotherapy for peripheral joint injuries, and 
platelet-rich therapy (PRP) for aesthetic applications and hair restoration, including both injectable and microneedling techniques to support skin rejuvenation of the face, neck, and décolleté, as well as hair growth and scalp health. 

I am the deeply committed mother of two active children who have now entered the teen years and as part of my mothering journey I have had the personal experiences of pregnancy loss, emergency cesarean birth, VBAC, extended breastfeeding and adventures in tandem nursing, and insomnia of motherhood. I feel fortunate to be able to work and raise my children in Chilliwack, surrounded by nature and its beautiful mountains, rivers, and lakes. When I’m not pursuing my passions of naturopathic medicine or mothering, I love being immersed in a forest, hiking alongside strong, wise women and Sage, my spirited Aussie-Doodle.

I am available for speaking engagements and corporate wellness seminars with past experience as a guest speaker at the University of the Fraser Valley, Rotary Club of Chilliwack, various other service clubs and businesses, schools as well as institutions. 

I maintain a full-time practice at Restorative Health in Chilliwack, BC. 

I love what I do and am truly honoured to work with each of my patients on their path to wellness.