Becoming a parent to my three children evoked a depth of love and sense of responsibility that I had never experienced prior to this role. With my background in naturopathic medicine, I was able to apply my knowledge in nutrition, diet and lifestyle practices to provide a nourishing foundation for my children to thrive. However, I found myself struggling behind closed doors with the mental and emotional burdens of parenthood.  

Maybe like me you have struggled with the following... 

• As a parent of a newborn, you invest in the best things, such as the safest car seat or the highest quality baby food. Yet, instead of warmth and compassion you find yourself cringing when you hear your child’s cry.  

• You enjoy playing with your toddler at the park but come home and have an emotional outburst when your child has a “meltdown.” 

• You push yourself to create social and learning opportunities for your children but find yourself with no energy left to connect with them. 

• Maybe you find yourself “stuck” in a cycle of criticism and shame in your parenting interactions.  

• Your heart is breaking as you notice the erosion of your child’s spirit after years of threats and punishments.  

If this sounds familiar, I want you to know that you are in the right place. The parenting journey can be exhausting, challenging, and can leave you feeling hopeless. It doesn’t matter what mistakes you have made. I want to let you know that you can experience healing in your parent-child relationship. It is never too late to create positive, lasting changes in your relationship.  I will work collaboratively with you in one-on-one sessions to build a foundation of security between you and your child and to help you understand your little one’s developmental needs. I am passionate about a science-based parenting approach rooted in emotional intelligence, insightful communication, and learning to look beyond behaviors to meet underlying needs. My unique educational background also allows me to take a holistic approach to help you better understand how your child’s physical needs affect their mental and emotional well-being. I look forward to hearing your story. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: I graduated with my Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2012. My oldest son was born later that year. I opted to pause my career and focus on giving my kids the best of me. I am now mom to three precious boys and I recently underwent certification training from the Jai Institute for Parenting.