Meet Our Providers

 My journey in medicine began at age 17—when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. As an adolescent, I recognized the anxiousness and doubt my mom felt for herself, for her condition, and for her family. Her search to understand her disease and find a cure was tireless. I read some of her books on nutrition and healing. My mother’s passing a few years later fueled my desire to help guide others in their journey to health.

My mission is to share what I have learned — through my mom’s experience and through the lives of countless patients — with anyone who has a desire to reclaim their health and quality of life.

I studied Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. After graduation I worked for a hospital in North Kansas City where I practiced Naturopathic and Functional Medicine. I later moved to Puerto Rico to lead a naturopathic university as a Clinical Director, where I had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with naturopathic faculty and medical students in providing care to patients in the Spanish language.

I am delighted to have returned to my home city and partner with patients to transform their health. I love to help patients understand their condition and empower them with the knowledge and confidence to transform their quality of life.

I am a father of four children—which occupies a lot of my free time. I love to cook and create meals. When I’m out & about you may see me playing with my kids, at the gym, or out at the public library searching for stories to read. If you see me, feel free to say hello!

Primary Areas of Focus:

• General Naturopathic Medicine
  • Naturopathic care for children
• Skin conditions
  • Rosacea, acne, alopecia (hair loss)
  • Psoriasis, Eczema
• Heart Health, Weight loss, & Diabetes
• Digestive Concerns
  • SIBO
  • IBS, Constipation, Diarrhea
  • Food Sensitivities

As a Kansas City native, I have a deep passion for holistic, integrative medicine and a strong desire to help others pursue lasting wellness.

My journey into healthcare began at age 14, when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. After initially following standard medical recommendations, I found myself struggling, controlled by unpredictable blood sugar swings and feeling overwhelmed by the thought of managing this condition for life. Everything changed when I discovered the impact of daily exercise, especially after meals, on stabilizing my blood sugar. This sparked a new interest in the power of nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle medicine. As I began incorporating these practices, I experienced better control of my diabetes without the need for additional medications. That experience opened my eyes to a more empowering approach to health; one that naturopathic medicine fully embodies by offering natural, sustainable, root-cause solutions.

Although I still face daily challenges living with type 1 diabetes, I no longer feel defined by it. Instead, I’m committed to living a chronically healthy lifestyle and supporting others on their own health journeys.

I earned my Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly SCNM) in Tempe, AZ.

Living with a chronic condition has given me a deep appreciation for both the strengths of conventional medicine and the transformative power of naturopathic care. My mission is to cultivate healing through a compassionate, individualized approach, serving one patient at a time.

Outside of clinical practice, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, staying active, cooking, and connecting with my community through faith and service.

Primary Areas of Focus:

• General Naturopathic Medicine
• Metabolic Health
  • Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
  • Hypertension
  • Weight Management
• Gastrointestinal Health
• Men’s Health
• Preventive Care
• Acupuncture
  • Insomnia
  • Pain
  • Stress
  • Headaches

I was always drawn to naturopathic medicine, even before I knew the profession had a name. After graduating from high school in Kearney, Missouri, I attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. At Simpson, I played volleyball, studied Health and Exercise Science, and completed additional coursework in Health Services Leadership, where we took a deep dive into the American healthcare and insurance systems. I knew I had a passion for health and wellness, but gaining insight into those systems ignited a fire that inspired me to change your healthcare experience for the better.

Throughout my 4 years at Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly SCNM), my favorite principle of naturopathic medicine became Docere, or doctor as teacher. I enjoy empowering patients through education, helping you feel more confident and engaged in your health.

I know what it’s like to feel unheard and dismissed in a healthcare setting. As a licensed naturopathic doctor, I am committed to listening and guiding patients in taking charge of their own health with individualized naturopathic care tailored to each unique health journey.

When I’m not seeing patients, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, traveling, weightlifting, and taking nice walks in nature. I also devote time to advocating for the expansion of naturopathic medicine in the Midwest.

Primary Areas of Focus:  

• Women's Health & Hormone Balancing
  • PCOS
  • Endometriosis
  • PMS/PMDD
  • Ovarian Dysfunction
• Female Fertility/Infertility
• Conjunctive Care for IUI/IVF
• Acupuncture
  • Fertility
  • Women's Health

 My passion for women’s health didn’t just come from books. It came from experience.

Like so many of my patients, I was dismissed by conventional medicine. I was told, “Let’s put you on birth control to balance your hormones.” I tried it. I felt bloated, depressed, and completely unlike myself. But the real problem? The pill wasn’t balancing anything—it was just shutting my hormones down. I wanted real answers. I wanted a doctor who would actually test my hormones, who could help me understand what was happening in my body.

It only escalated. In my early twenties, I experienced an ovarian torsion. Three painful ER visits, three dismissals—“just ovulation pain,” they said. By the time I discovered the real issue, my ovary was beyond saving. Half my reproductive capacity was gone before I even had the chance to start my family. That moment changed everything.  I deserved better. Women deserved better. Too often, we’re dismissed, gaslit, and left without answers—especially when it comes to fertility, hormones, and long-term health. I knew there had to be a better way, and I was determined to provide it.

That’s why I founded Kansas City Integrative Health—to give the kind of care I wish I had received. Here, we don’t just throw a pill at a problem. We dig deeper. We uncover the root cause. Whether you’re struggling with infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, thyroid disease, menopause, or just want to optimize your long-term health, my mission is to help you understand and take control of your body.

For over a decade, I’ve dedicated my career to making sure women get real answers and real solutions. I’ve served on the executive boards for both the Kansas and Missouri naturopathic associations, taught at Rockhurst University, published research, and pioneered the first naturopathic residency in Kansas. My passion is translating the complexities of hormones into treatments that actually work—because women’s health isn’t simple, and it shouldn’t be treated that way.

When I’m not working with patients, you can find me trying the newest health gadget, running with my newest audiobook, praying the rosary, playing cribbage with my husband and laughing with my kiddos at every opportunity.

Primary Areas of Focus:

• Fertility and preconception health
• Women’s health and hormones
• Women's Longevity