What I do

Naturopathic gastroenterology for adults and children with digestive concerns and immune system dysfunction (i.e., allergies, mast cell activation, autoimmunity, post-inflammatory/infectious conditions, etc)

While trained as a primary-care physician, my own health struggles led me to also focus on the treatment of gastrointestinal issues, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), allergies, and autoimmune disease. During my time at NUNM (previously NCNM) and through residency, I had the incredible opportunity to intern with Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, a well-known naturopathic physician with extensive experience in naturopathic gastroenterology. I also trained under the gracious guidance of Dr. Allison Siebecker in the understanding and treatment of SIBO.

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CURRENT PRACTICE FOCUSES:

  • Integrative primary care

  • Naturopathic gastroenterology, including pediatric gastroenterology

  • Immune system dysfunction, including autoimmune disease, allergies, histamine intolerance, and mast cell activation syndrome

  • Hypermobility, including hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

  • Dysautonomia, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardic Syndrome (POTS)

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis & Fibromyalgia

  • Long-COVID (PASC, Post Acute Sequela of COVID 19)

My naturopathic training has provided me with an extensive tool kit for approaching common health struggles through a unique lens. I combine conventional diagnostics and treatment with botanical medicine, nutrient supplementation, nutritional counseling, homeopathy, and lifestyle intervention.

Through the years, I have gained a breadth of experience managing a wide range of gastrointestinal and related conditions, including:

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

  • Intestinal dysbiosis, including fungal overgrowth, and microbiome restoration techniques

  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including microscopic colitis

  • Heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), functional dyspepsia, and eosinophilic esophagitis

  • Gastritis, including H. Pylori & autoimmune gastritis

  • Gastroparesis

  • Gallbladder disorders, including biliary dyskinesia

  • Chronic abdominal pain & visceral hypersensitivity

  • Chronic motility disorders & constipation

 

“And what is it to work with love? It is to sow seeds with tenderness and reap the harvest with joy.”

- Kahlil Gibran

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