About

When I graduated from university, I was out of shape and sluggish, far from the athletic teenager I once was. I took a chance with a naturopathic doctor and learned that improving my gut health and eating whole foods was a game changer for my body and my energy – I felt nourished, lighter and energized! My health and well-being skyrocketed from the inside out. That was in 2001, and I decided that year to become a naturopathic doctor, and graduated as an ND in 2005. In 2007 I found myself starting medical school, motivated by a deep desire to become a holistic family doctor, and to blend the best of eastern and western medicine.

During medical school I leveraged the knowledge from my naturopathic education to take care of my health. I consistently prioritised quality food, sleep, and movement. These pillars sustained my health and stamina to endure the sleep deprivation, long shifts, and my exciting twin pregnancy at age 34.

Fast forward to age 40, and I finally acknowledged that my well-being was diminishing. But this time my fitness, biomarkers, and vital signs were optimal. My sleep quality was good, but I wasn’t awaking enthusiastic and recharged. Where was the social, energetic person I used to be? I knew my inner experience was not matching my external persona.

I got curious about why I continued to pursue achievements despite their taxing my happiness and my energy. I learned what it means to be a human being, instead of a human doing. And I got curious about my purpose, and how I wanted to leave the medical world a little better than I found it.

I consider myself—and all of us—a work in progress. My journey has taught me that purpose and connection are fundamental pillars of the human experience, which can have a tremendous impact on our lives and our health.