My journey into healing began long before I earned my credentials. Born a fragile 2-pound preemie in the 1960s, I seemed destined to face health challenges from the start. While I built a respected career as a clinical pharmacist, graduating from UC San Francisco and serving at the prestigious UCSF Drug Information Center, my own sensitivity to medications gave me a unique perspective on healing that would later prove invaluable.

At the height of my career, my health took an unexpected turn. What started as a subtle cognitive fog soon cascaded into debilitating symptoms - severe fatigue, fibromyalgia, and cognitive changes that traditional medicine struggled to explain. When specialists could offer no answers beyond "maybe it's stress," I knew I had to look deeper.

Partnering with Dr. Jeffrey Mark, M.D., we uncovered the complex interplay of heavy metals, organophosphates, and mold toxins that had overwhelmed my body's natural healing abilities. My recovery journey became the foundation for a revolutionary approach to healing - one that seeks root causes rather than just managing symptoms.

Today, with over three decades of experience, I combine my pharmaceutical expertise with a deep personal understanding of chronic illness. My practice has become a haven for those who feel overlooked by conventional medicine. I intimately understand the frustration of normal lab results while feeling anything but normal, and more importantly, I know the path back to wellness.

Every day, I draw on both my clinical knowledge and personal experience to offer innovative solutions combining functional medicine, regenerative therapies, and precise detoxification protocols. My own journey through illness and recovery has given me something medical school never could - a genuine understanding of what it means to reclaim your health. This isn't just my profession; it's my purpose, shaped by my transformation from patient to healer.