Curious by Nature, Grounded in Care
Welcome. Pull up a chair. This page exists not to impress you with credentials, but to share how I think and why I find such delight in connecting ideas across people, pets, plants, and the natural world.
A Lifelong Curiosity About How Living Systems Work
My story centers on a lifelong curiosity about how living systems work. Veterinary medicine gave me one lens through which to explore that curiosity, yet my questions naturally expanded outward, drifting into physiology, nutrition, plant chemistry, herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, trauma recovery, and emotional wellness. Each discipline carried its own beautiful vocabulary, and I found myself less interested in collecting facts than in understanding how the conversations between fields illuminate one another.
Rather than collecting information from separate disciplines, I enjoy connecting ideas that help explain why the body responds the way it does. A horse's quiet stillness after a long day, a dog's hesitation before stepping into a familiar room, a person's lingering fatigue that no test seems to name — these observations invite me to look closer and ask better questions.
My work invites people to look beyond symptoms, ask thoughtful questions, and discover practical ways to support wellness for themselves and the animals they love. The path is rarely a straight line, and I find that beautiful too.
A Quiet Thought I Return To Often
The body, whether human or animal, is forever telling a story. My work is simply learning to listen well, ask the next thoughtful question, and trust that wonder is itself a kind of wisdom.
The Values That Guide My Work
These values shape how I read research, listen to clients, observe animals, and continue learning. They live quietly underneath every conversation.
Discernment
I encourage thoughtful, independent thinking by exploring ideas with curiosity, asking meaningful questions, weighing evidence with wisdom, and remaining open to deeper understanding.
Curiosity
Every meaningful discovery begins with a thoughtful question, and I find the questions often matter more than the answers we expect to find.
Lifelong Learning
Every observation offers another opportunity to grow, refine understanding, and continue the journey. I remain a student first.
Grace
Learning flourishes in an atmosphere where people feel free to ask questions, explore new ideas, and grow without fear of judgment or shame.
Wonder
The remarkable design of people, pets, plants, and the natural world invites us to slow down, observe carefully, and never lose our sense of awe.
Integration
Lasting wellness grows when we connect the dots between physiology, biology, nutrition, emotions, plant chemistry, traditional wisdom, and modern science.
Humility
New observations and better understanding invite growth. I value truth more than certainty and remain open to learning throughout life.
Stewardship
Knowledge carries responsibility. I hope to use what I learn to serve others well, care for animals compassionately, and encourage thoughtful choices for future generations.
Where Experience Meets Continued Learning
Credentials offer one window into a person, yet I often find the more interesting story lives in what someone keeps studying when no one is requiring them to learn anymore. The training listed here represents formal study, while the curiosity behind it continues to grow each week.
I share these details so you understand the foundation I draw from, not as a list of accomplishments. My goal in every conversation remains the same: to listen carefully, think clearly, and offer something genuinely useful.
- •Oregon-licensed veterinarian with more than 30 years of clinical experience
- •Three decades helping people and animals navigate health, healing, and wellness
- •Certified Veterinary and Human Aromatherapist
- •Advanced training in integrative veterinary medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition, and essential oils
- •Certified Amen Brain Coach
- •Certified Aroma Freedom Technique® Practitioner
- •Trauma Gates™ Practitioner
- •Speaker, educator, and creator of wellness programs for people, pets, and professionals
- •Lifelong student of physiology, neuroscience, plant chemistry, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and functional wellness
Connecting the Dots, Gently
Three threads weave through nearly every conversation I have, whether with a pet owner, a tired mother, or a fellow practitioner.
Observe Before Explaining
Symptoms often arrive long before language catches up. Slowing down to notice patterns, rhythms, and small shifts almost always reveals something the textbook missed.
Honor Many Traditions
Modern research, traditional knowledge, and clinical experience each offer something distinct. I try to name which lens I am using so you can weigh ideas thoughtfully for yourself.
Make Wisdom Doable
Real life happens in kitchens, pastures, and quiet evenings. The most beautiful insight only matters when it can be lived. Small steps add up.
If This Way of Thinking Resonates, Let's Talk
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a thoughtful conversation about what you are noticing, what you are wondering, and whether walking together a while feels right for your journey — for yourself, your family, or the animals you love.
