I practice whole-body medicine that investigates the interconnected systems driving your health. After living with undiagnosed Hashimoto's for eight years and now navigating perimenopause myself, I know how critical it is to address root causes, not just manage symptoms. While my personal journey is with women's hormonal health, I've dedicated my practice to understanding endocrine systems in both men and women because hormone optimization is essential for everyone seeking peak performance and longevity.
You can expect interactive visits where we explore the interconnected systems that drive your health: hormones, metabolism, immune function, gut integrity, and stress response. We'll discuss all your treatment options, create personalized strategies based on your unique biology, and work as true partners in your care. You are not just another number in the waiting room when you come to see me.
My path to medicine started with childhood curiosity. I read my mother's nursing books for fun because I was fascinated by how the human body works and heals. That curiosity is what drove me to earn dual Bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry and Biology from the University of Memphis, where I built the scientific foundation that still shapes how I care for patients.
During my six years in the pharmaceutical industry, that curiosity turned into concern. I watched patients get mismanaged, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. They were looking for real answers and kept getting one-size-fits-all protocols instead. But my deepest understanding of how broken the system is came from living it myself.
For eight years, I was sick. I knew something was wrong, but no one heard me. No one tested me properly. It wasn't until medical school that I was finally diagnosed with Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, a condition that should have been caught years earlier. That diagnosis changed my life. It also changed the kind of doctor I would become.
Being dismissed, suffering unnecessarily, and finally finding answers shaped everything about how I practice today. And my journey hasn't stopped. As I move through perimenopause myself, I keep refining how I understand the way hormones affect every part of our health and wellbeing.
That's why I founded Venus Integrative Medical Center. I wanted to build the kind of practice I needed during those eight years of searching, and the kind of care I still need today.
VIMC was born from both professional insight and personal necessity. After earning my Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine), I completed advanced clinical rotations specializing in hormone replacement therapies for both men and women, with additional focus in women's medicine.
I've devoted thousands of hours to refining my expertise in hormone balancing and endocrine health, not just through clinical practice, but through teaching, speaking engagements, continuous advanced training, and managing my own complex hormonal journey.
At VIMC, we practice whole-body medicine. We don't chase symptoms or apply cookie-cutter protocols. Instead, we investigate the interconnected systems that drive your health—hormones, metabolism, gut integrity, immune function, stress response—and create personalized strategies that address root causes. You can expect complete transparency about your options, true partnership in every decision, and treatments tailored to your unique biology.
What keeps me inspired and invested in this work every day is the relationships I build, with my team and with my patients. When someone tells me they finally feel heard, or that we've uncovered answers after years of searching, I understand exactly what that means. I've been there, and I'm still there with them.
My practice focuses on preventative care, hormone optimization for both men and women, thyroid and adrenal health, metabolic wellness, and comprehensive strategies for optimized health at every life stage. Whether you're a woman navigating perimenopause or a man seeking to optimize testosterone and vitality, you'll receive the same depth of expertise and personalized care.
I believe true wellness is built on understanding how every system in your body works together, not treating isolated symptoms. Every patient who walks through our doors receives the time, attention, and expertise they deserve, because that's the standard of care I needed, and that's the standard of care I set out to create when I founded VIMC.
