There’s nothing worse than feeling like you aren’t being heard or that someone can’t put themselves in your shoes.
How can they help me if they don’t understand or haven’t experienced it themselves? Are they taking me seriously? Even with my medical background, I know what it’s like to feel like the doctor isn’t really listening or appreciating my struggles. That gap in care and personal frustration led me down the path to where I am today.
I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. There I attended the University of Louisville earning a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I spent 11 years in academia as an educator and researcher at the University of Louisville before moving on to bedside care and wellness coaching.
While working as a Wellness Coach, I went on to earn my Master of Science in Nursing at Northern Kentucky University. I’m a certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and am a licensed Nurse Practitioner in Florida. I bring a wealth of experience and education to caring for my patients.
My personal mantra is “be well, help others be well.”
There was a time when I struggled with my own health and wellness. I was overweight, had sluggish energy, and was not happy with how I felt. Those struggles have helped shape my approach to helping you. I’ve explored medical weight loss as a patient and have taken the same medications that may help you. Hormone replacement therapy has allowed me to feel better than I ever have, and I’m able to focus on helping my body not just age, but age well.
I combine my experience and education to turn what can be a lot of overwhelming information into knowledge you can understand; that new knowledge into actionable steps; and that action turns into transformation of your health and your confidence. I love spending time with my wife (who’s also an advanced practice nurse), playing golf, and enjoying our two Corgi pups. I’d love to see how I can help you feel your best and not just age, but age well!
