I came to this work as a Naturopathic Physician and midwife through
my children, now 17 and 20. When I was pregnant the first
time in Colorado, I learned about natural childbirth and
breastfeeding and that led me to La Leche League and other like-
minded people who questioned many of the mainstream medical practices.

When my daughter was a baby I didn't like taking her to the
pediatrician because I didn't want to give her antibiotics or other
strong medications, but I didn't know what else to do. Then I was
thrilled when I took her to a Naturopath for the first time: she had
an ear infection and we didn't have to give her antibiotics! We used
diet, herbs and homeopathics to get her through that ear infection
and make her stronger overall.

That inspired me to become a Naturopath myself. I had graduated from
Mount Holyoke College with majors in Japanese and anthropology (I
have lived in Japan, speak fluent Japanese, and my husband is
Japanese). So then to complete medical school prerequisites I
attended the University of Colorado. During this time I also had
another child. We then moved to Portland, Oregon so I could attend
the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. I graduated with
honors and completed the obstetrics program. I am a member of the
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Oregon
Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP). I am the current
President of the American Association of Naturopathic Midwives (AANM).

I feel blessed to have found work that I love.