I am profoundly filled with gratitude and appreciation as I think about these past 17 years as a Primary Care Physician at Los Altos. You, my patient, have been part of my growth journey every bit as much as I have been of yours. You have taught me things that are not found in any textbook or classroom. For that, I will be eternally grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Meanwhile, outside of the clinic, I watched my ex-husband (and dear friend) battle Stage 4 cancer for 16 remarkable years prior to succumbing to the disease this past Christmas. I share this with love, empowerment, and hope, for he is the one that opened my eyes to what it means to heal beyond what is taught in medical school, and by blending conventional and integrative therapies, he survived far beyond what was predicted at diagnosis.

Through his journey (and later my own journey), I came to realize that pharmaceuticals and technology are but a small piece of what it means to truly thrive. More than ever, there is a message that I wish to invite the world to hear. Let’s remember what it means to be empowered in our own health.  Let’s recall the wisdom of our ancestors, who survived for thousands of years on plant medicine.  Let’s recognize that we are energetic beings, and our spirit is as much a part of our vitality as is our breath and heart beat. Let’s awaken to the reality that we can only be as healthy as our planet and environment around us.  It is the renewal of these truths that I wish to bring to the wider community, both in cultivating optimal wellness and treating ailments.  This is the essence of Integrative Medicine.  This is my calling, my joy, and my passion.  Thank you for honoring this part of me. 

Most patients who seek Integrative Medicine generally have a chronic condition where their conventional treatment plan has not been met with satisfactory results and they are seeking another paradigm.  Examples include: any chronic illness, metabolic imbalance, post-infectious debility, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, cancer, migraines, hormone imbalance, irritable bowel syndrome, neuropathy, autism, mood imbalance, mold illness, toxin exposure, autoimmune disease, dysautonomia, medically unexplained symptoms, etc.  However, any and all patients who are motivated, interested and empowered in their health are welcome in Integrative Medicine.