I am a National Board-Certified Health and Well-Being Coach who empowers individuals to achieve sustained, positive health changes based on their personal vision of optimal wellness. My health coaching involves whole-person health, which encompasses physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.

My scientific background as a veterinarian and medical communications professional provides a deep understanding of evidence-based wellness and the neuroscience of behavior change.

I received my health coach certification through Duke Health and Well-Being Coach Training and earned board certification from the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). I also have a certificate in Medical Writing and Editing through the University of Chicago Graham School. My professional career began with clinical veterinary medicine, and I received my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Virginia Tech.

I am a mom to two teenagers and love spending time outdoors, whether hiking with my dog, running, or just being around tall trees. I truly believe in the power of nature to energize and sustain us (though I am still trying to convince my kids of this!). I also enjoy yoga and traveling with my family and experiencing new places and adventures.