I chose the path of becoming a physician assistant as I am passionate about preventative health (cancer screenings, vaccines, reducing risk factors to mitigate cardiovascular risk, etc.), women’s health, as well as mental health. I enjoy working on a team with other physicians, PAs, NPs, RDs, and of course our incredible medical assistants and nurses. In my daily practice I encourage lifestyle modifications (in concordance with medical interventions such as medications if needed), mindfulness practices, meditation, and yoga to help calm the mind and strengthen the body. I hope to foster a path of wellness that is realistic and attainable.

I love playing video games with my kids, practicing yoga, scrapbooking, playing with my cat, and going on the occasional rock climb or hike with my husband.

I would probably build a casita in my backyard for my mother to live in, donate to local charities, and travel to Croatia with my family.