About Me
I grew up in Fort Erie, Ontario, just outside Niagara Falls. I attended the University of Guelph, obtaining my Honours Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics with a minor in Developmental Psychology. From there, I moved to Toronto for the next four years to study naturopathic medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. When I graduated, I moved to British Columbia and have resided in Kimberley since 2011. I live with my partner of 16 years, my 7-year-old son, and two cats. I love living in the Kootenays, where I am steps away from nature, and I can emphasize living a healthy and active lifestyle. My favourite things besides my family, friends and profession are mountain biking, skiing, and working out. I also have a passion for healthy cooking and love trying new recipes whenever possible.
I’ve been practicing as a naturopathic doctor since 2012, where I own and operate my practice in Kimberley and Cranbrook, BC. My focus and passion in my practice include working with women’s health and digestive health. Within these, I also address mental health, which led me to pursue my master’s in counselling. I utilize research-based medicine and the mind-body connection to ensure patients receive a holistic approach to treatment. I aim to combine counselling and naturopathic medicine to provide an integrative approach to overall health and well-being.
I have always wanted to work with people from a very early age as I have continuously recognized how much I value human connections. Through many experiences in my life and personally utilizing counselling, I found so many benefits, and I want others to get these benefits, too. As a counsellor, I hope to support people in getting to the core of who they are, uncovering the root cause of their suffering, and helping them move towards what they want in their lives. I like to use an eclectic approach in counselling, utilizing/combining interventions like cognitive-behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centred, and self-compassion. I also plan to add EMDR to my intervention toolbox in the future.
I’ve been practicing as a naturopathic doctor since 2012, where I own and operate my practice in Kimberley and Cranbrook, BC. My focus and passion in my practice include working with women’s health and digestive health. Within these, I also address mental health, which led me to pursue my master’s in counselling. I utilize research-based medicine and the mind-body connection to ensure patients receive a holistic approach to treatment. I aim to combine counselling and naturopathic medicine to provide an integrative approach to overall health and well-being.
I have always wanted to work with people from a very early age as I have continuously recognized how much I value human connections. Through many experiences in my life and personally utilizing counselling, I found so many benefits, and I want others to get these benefits, too. As a counsellor, I hope to support people in getting to the core of who they are, uncovering the root cause of their suffering, and helping them move towards what they want in their lives. I like to use an eclectic approach in counselling, utilizing/combining interventions like cognitive-behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centred, and self-compassion. I also plan to add EMDR to my intervention toolbox in the future.
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