I am a double board-certified Functional Medicine Doctor (DHSc, CFMP) with more than 15 years of experience in functional medicine, including over 8 years of advanced internship, residency, and fellowship training in an advanced functional and integrative medical setting. My approach combines functional medicine, clinical nutrition, exercise, lifestyle medicine, and conventional medical knowledge to develop personalized, evidence-informed strategies that address the underlying factors influencing health and disease.

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I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Science from the University of Bridgeport, where I developed advanced expertise in clinical biochemistry, nutritional interventions, metabolic function, and the nutritional factors underlying disease. This training strengthened my ability to translate complex biochemical processes into personalized nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle strategies tailored to each patient's unique physiology.

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I earned my Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc), with a focus in Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine, from the University of Bridgeport. My doctoral training provided advanced research and study in biochemistry, nutritional genomics, metabolic function, and the molecular pathways through which nutrition and lifestyle can influence health and disease.

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My doctoral research, “Vascular Dementia Lifestyle and Nutrition Prevention Strategies,” examines the potential role of nutrition and lifestyle interventions in supporting brain and vascular health and was published as part of my doctoral work.

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As a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP) through Functional Medicine University, I am trained in a systems-biology approach that considers the complex interactions among nutrition, genetics, metabolism, exercise, lifestyle, environment, and other factors that influence health.

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I pursue ongoing additional advanced coursework through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the A4M Institutes, further expanding my training in functional medicine and systems-based clinical care.

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Alongside my functional medicine and nutrition training, I am a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. This conventional medical training provides a strong foundation in medical evaluation, diagnostics, and evidence-based treatment, allowing me to thoughtfully integrate conventional medicine with nutritional, lifestyle, and functional approaches when appropriate.

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My additional training includes certificates from Harvard Medical School, including Exercise, Wellness, and Complementary Treatments for Anxiety, ADHD, and Eating Disorders and Lifestyle Medicine: Tools for Promoting Healthy Change. I also hold a Certificate in Nutrition & Autism from the University of Bridgeport, further expanding my understanding of nutritional and metabolic factors relevant to complex neurobehavioral conditions.

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My mission is to provide personalized, whole-person care that looks beyond isolated symptoms to understand the broader factors influencing health. Whether addressing gut health, hormone health, metabolic health, chronic health concerns, or overall wellness, I use a science-based, root-cause approach to help patients better understand their health and develop sustainable strategies for lasting vitality and well-being.