I first learned of naturopathic medicine at the age of 16. Even as a teenager, I knew that there must be some alternative to the existing healthcare system. There must be some way to provide a kind of medicine that honors an individual’s uniqueness, commits to integrity and honesty, and addresses the underlying cause of disease – not just places a band-aid on the symptoms. I was sure then that naturopathic medicine was the way to provide this.

Prior to medical school, I completed a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia. In a customized program of psychoneuroimmunology, I studied the complex interplay between the mind/brain, the immune system and hormones in the creation of health and disease. This laid a solid foundation for my medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, where I developed a deep understanding of the lifestyle, hormonal, dietary, behavioural and psychological changes that need to take place for the achievement of optimal heath and the reversal of disease processes.

Combining a personal passion and building on my philosophy that the best physician is a guide and mentor, I also became a certified personal trainer while in medical school. Additionally, I was on a sports medicine and pain management specialty shift during my 12-month internship. I firmly believe in motivating and empowering individuals to take on the challenges inherent in striving for optimal wellness.