My Philosophy:

I believe mental health is metabolic health!

In eastern and functional medicine, mental and physical health are understood as deeply interconnected, with a strong emphasis on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness rather than just managing symptoms.

One of the foundational principles is that imbalances in one system—such as inflammation, insulin resistance, hormone dysregulation, gut dysbiosis, or chronic stress—can ripple across others, affecting both body and mind. For example, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress are not only risk factors for physical conditions like heart disease or diabetes but are also linked to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Therefore, I take a whole-person approach, often integrating many modalities. I have training in clinical mental health, nutrition science, nutritional psychology, integrative health, holistic medicine, as well as in neurofeedback and EMDR. I also utilize music therapy, mindfulness therapies, and have training in executive and financial coaching. I am also a Hoffman Process graduate.

My philosophy is informed by personal experience and rooted in a passion to find healing that is permanent and holistic. Prior to stepping into this career, I spent over fifteen-years in the finance world as a corporate finance executive and portfolio manager. I hold a degree in Business Administration from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a CFA Charter.