I know the frustration of searching for answers…
and the relief that comes from finding them.

I took the first steps on my path to becoming a Naturopathic Physician quite early in my life, as chronic health issues led my mother to bring me to a naturopathic practitioner at the age of 15. By this point in my life, I had already seen numerous specialists on my journey to uncover the what and why of my health concerns. Despite their experience and expertise, none of them were able to explain what was going on in my body. My visit with the naturopath was completely unlike my past experiences with physicians – this practitioner saw me in a warm, welcoming clinic based on his farm and spoke to me for an hour about my health. While I waited for him to formulate my care plan, I sat in a cozy, plant-filled space that was bathed in natural light and rested deeply.

EVEN BEFORE RECEIVING MY TREATMENT, THIS VISIT FELT MORE RESTORATIVE, NURTURING, AND NATURAL THAN ANY OTHER HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE I’D HAD TO THIS POINT.

Working with an ND was instrumental for me in terms of understanding my health on a deeper level and it planted a seed in me. This was my first introduction to the understanding of the impact of chronic stress on our physical health, as well as the interconnectedness of our physical and emotional health. This experience bolstered my existing fascination with medicine and the workings of the body, and set me on my path to become an ND. 

After I earned my B.Sc (Honours) in Life Sciences with a focus in Endocrinology from Queen’s University, I applied to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and graduated as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in 2005.  

I HAVE BEEN IN PRACTICE SINCE 2005, AND IN 2014 I OPENED THE DOORS OF LITTLE BIRD FARM AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC, FULFILLING MY DREAM TO CREATE A CALM, HEALING AND RESTORATIVE SPACE WHERE THE PROCESS OF HEALING BEGINS THE MOMENT YOU STEP THROUGH THE GATE.

SELECTED ADDITIONAL TRAININGS INCLUDE:

• Somatic Mentorship Level I/II – Developmental Trauma (focusing on polyvagal and attachment theory and working with trauma in a clinical setting)
• Rhythm of Regulation – Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice – Clinical training
• Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training (800 hours)
• Menopause Management - Hormonal Boot Camp (Institute of Women’s Health & Integrative Medicine, Portland)
• Managing Mold Illness
• Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
• Advanced Clinical Oncology
• Prenatal, Postnatal, and Pediatric Botanical Medicine