I was lucky to have very positive role models in both my mother and grandmother who instilled in me the notion that women were capable of achieving whatever they wanted through perseverance and a compassionate heart. They both were involved in volunteer community service and believed in helping others.

I was encouraged to help people, not for personal gain but with genuine good intent.
I was taught to respect those with the knowledge that comes with experience and age.
These were good lessons to carry into my medical career.
From the start, I have listened patiently and carefully to what my patients have told me.
Taking a good history is the key to understanding what is going on.
Medicine is sometimes like a good detective novel.
We have to find the clues for why you a feeling a certain way and try not to follow false leads.
I treat each person as a unique and interesting individual not as a symptom or disease.
We fill form a partnership and work together to solve the health puzzles.
We will take the time together to consider all the contributing factors and find workable and acceptable solutions.
My aim is to help you to help yourself and regain balance in your life to feel better physically and emotionally.