Every day I am blessed to interact with patients and parents who express to me how chiropractic care has changed their life and the immeasurable impact it has had on their entire family. I feel so fortunate to be able to work with individuals and families to help them reach their healthcare goals and achieve the optimal expression of life and health. There is no other profession or service I would choose to dedicate my life to!
As my practice has grown, I have developed a strong sentiment for kids. There is nothing more fulfilling than adjusting a child and witnessing how remarkable their growth and development can be when their nervous system functions optimally. I have eagerly accumulated extensive advanced training in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic science and technique by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) to specialize in gentle and effective chiropractic care for pregnant moms and children. I am certified in the Webster Technique to balance the spine and pelvis to prepare women for childbirth and I am a pediatric chiropractor registered with The National Wellness Foundation.
My Chiropractic Story
I grew up in Denver, Colorado and received my Bachelor of Science from Colorado State University. After 3 successful and rewarding years as a Fitness Specialist and Nutrition Consultant, I was prepared to start on my dual Masters degree in nutrition and exercise physiology. Fortunately, my own life changing experience with chiropractic forced me to reconsider my decision.
For several years I had experienced intermittent bouts of severe and often debilitating pain in my spine and pelvis. Eventually the pain brought my life to a screeching halt. I couldn’t exercise, sleep, or even sneeze without excruciating pain. Soon, my condition began to take a toll on my job performance, my relationships and my overall quality of life. After a series of tests, I was diagnosed with a degenerative auto-immune condition that affects the spine and pelvis. The proposed medical treatment was a lifetime of prescription pharmaceuticals… drugs known to cause liver failure, kidney failure, cancer and heart disease. Furthermore, these strong drugs would not cure me, only temporarily mask the symptoms my body was naturally expressing. Desperate, scared, and with nothing to lose… I went to see a Gonstead Chiropractor.
After a thorough consultation, examination and x-rays, he told me he could help. He put me on a care plan consisting of regular chiropractic adjustments and completely changed my diet and lifestyle. He made me aware that the choices I made in life directly affected my health and my body’s ability to function properly. The results I experienced after the first few weeks were astonishing. As time went on and I stuck to the plan, I began to heal and I regained my life. In the process I discovered a passion that I needed to share with others. I went on to receive my Doctorate of Chiropractic from the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic.
Chiropractic: My Passion & Purpose
I have made it my mission to make chiropractic’s voice heard and to help as many families as possible get their life back and live with the same vitality and happiness that I do! My practice philosophy and purpose is based on the principle that optimal health and wellness is a direct reflection of the choices made throughout life. A healthy nervous system, nutritious diet, sufficient exercise program and emotional hygiene are all important aspects of health. I address every aspect to ensure each and every patient has the tools to achieve their health care goals. It is important to note that my own personal health is always a top priority. I make sure to get my weekly chiropractic adjustment, eat a healthy diet, exercise daily and practice positive emotional hygiene. I am a firm believer in “role modeling” for my patients and would never expect a patient to do something I am not. We are all healthy by choice, not by chance!
One of my many passions is education. I firmly believe in educating our community and enjoy working with local charities and participating in community service events. I recently returned from New Delhi, Agra and Hyderabad, where I was presented with the award for Humanitarian Aid and Service to the People of India. As an expert in the health and wellness field, I speak regularly to corporations, small businesses and various social groups to help maximize health, efficiency and productivity. I have designed wellness programs to educate and empower members of the community to achieve the happy, healthy lives they were meant and deserve to live. Presentation topics include: stress management, nutrition/weight loss, balancing hormones, detoxification, restful sleep, women’s health, pediatric care, ADD/ADHD and many more.