integrative wellbeing
Everything is connected. All things matter. You are unique.
Much to my own distress, I was never skilled at 15 minute appointments in a traditional medical system. I knew there was so much I had to not pay attention to in order to ‘do a job’ and perform a function within the healthcare system. I simply wasn’t able to shut off the parts of me that recognized I couldn’t help individuals move toward a relevant engagement of their own wellbeing without knowing them and how their story has unfolded within their body.
In my experience of working with people, our biography is intimately and meaningfully intertwined within our biology. What we’ve experienced, what conclusions we’ve drawn from our experiences, how we’ve learned to survive, messages we’ve internalized that are not true or of our own choice-fulness, concepts and weights and sorrows and pains and traumas that we carry within our cells, complex symptoms that we dare not utter for fear we’ll be reduced to a label via those set of symptoms, ways we started being in our bodies before we have conscious memory—all of this matters deeply to how our wellbeing can unfold.
We talk about trauma-informed counseling and I want us to also talk about trauma-informed healthcare. Bodies are the places trauma (all types) occurred and bodies are the places where healing reveals itself. Much of the original medical training I received taught me to quell symptoms rather than understand them, to shut up how the body is communicating rather than understand and relate with it. The idea that we should be able to dominate or control the body is in opposition to what I know of wholeness experienced within the body. We are so accustomed to being told we can take a pill or find a fix, yet we are not guided into how to experience coherence within our bodies.
Wellbeing does not always look like an ideal body type, eating the “right" foods, exercising a certain amount, a number on a scale or even numbers on labs. I can’t honestly promise that we’ll meaningfully “fix” all the issues but we can make powerful steps toward being in congruous relationship with your flesh and blood. This work clearly isn’t for everyone and that’s ok! However, if you're wanting to slow down, be seen and understood and seek collaboratively for root cause resolution, this may be a good place to connect.
A slower, present way of practicing
Why We Slow Down
We slow down because complex systems require careful attention. Symptoms, diagnoses, and labels are the branches; our work happens in the soil—at the level of roots, terrain, and ecosystem—where lasting change is most possible. Slowing down allows patterns to reveal themselves so we can understand what your system has been adapting to, rather than reacting to isolated symptoms. By working at a pace your body, heart, and mind can tolerate, we support care that is discerning, collaborative, and sustainable—grounded in both evidence and lived experience—so you feel oriented, understood, and supported.
If and when you’re ready…
If what you’ve read here resonates, the next step is a conversation.
Beginning doesn’t require certainty or a commitment to a specific plan. I’m not going to try to sell you or convince you of anything.
Let’s connect and get a feel for whether working together is the right fit. You might come to this conversation feeling skeptical, tired, or cautiously hopeful.
All of you is welcome.
FAQs
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Integrative Wellbeing Visits
Before our first consultation for integrative wellbeing, you’ll complete an extensive intake form on your own time (about 20 minutes), which helps me begin to understand the "terrain" of your health. This intake gathers important details about your medical and social history, dietary habits, physical activity, stress levels, sleep patterns, substance use, social connections, and other factors that shape your well-being.
Deep history-taking and narrative understanding are at the heart of my practice. When we meet, either in person or virtually, we’ll take time to explore your health story, creating a detailed timeline that highlights key moments and experiences that have influenced your health journey. This collaborative process helps me gain a full understanding of your unique context.
In follow-up visits, we’ll use the functional matrix as a tool to guide our ongoing work together. We’ll continue to build on the understanding of your story, celebrate your progress, and refine your plan, ensuring that we address any challenges and adjust as needed to support your growth and well-being.
Psycho-Spiritual Coaching
We’ll connect around your needs, desires, hopes for what this time is to become. It will be open, spacious, attuned and filed with warm curiosity.
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No, I do not accept insurance at this time. I will provide you with a super bill for services that you submit to your insurance company, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/ Health Savings Account (HSA) for reimbursement. I do not submit payment to your insurance company or guarantee reimbursement. Reducing administrative time allows us to spend more time focused on your care.
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Take a moment to breathe and reflect on what feels most important for you right now. Consider what brings you to this moment, recognizing that your needs and priorities may have shifted from the past. As you prepare, think about what it means to stand in your own power and wisdom while also staying open to new insights and growth. This visit is a collaborative partnership, and your voice and experience are key to the journey ahead.
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No, I do not provide primary care services. You will need a primary care provider (PCP) who you see for physicals, acute conditions, medication prescriptions and referrals to specialists if/when needed. I can work with your PCP to support your treatment plan. You may fill out a release of information (ROI) , which will allow me to receive and share medical information with your PCP. I can alert your PCP to the possible need for dose reductions in medications as your health improves.
I do not provide:
Routine primary care or annual physicals
Acute or urgent care visits
Emergency medical services
This work focuses on functional assessment, integrative education, and collaborative decision-making.
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I believe in using food and lifestyle modifications as the first medicine. If medications are necessary, I will collaborate with your primary care provider (PCP) or specialist to ensure the best course of action. In rare cases, I may prescribe medications directly, but I do not prescribe weight loss medications or controlled substances. I can order lab tests (such as blood work) as needed to track your progress. For diagnostic tests, I typically defer to your PCP to ensure continuity of care.
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No. This practice does not provide emergency, crisis, or on-call services.
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please contact 911 or 988.
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No. While ketamine may be part of care here, I do not practice as a full-scope psychiatric provider.
This means I do not:
Manage complex psychiatric medication regimes.
Provide ongoing psychiatric medication adjustments
Serve as a primary psychiatric prescriber
Ketamine care is offered within a defined, integrative scope and may be paired with therapeutic or spiritual integration when appropriate.
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Sometimes, yes — though each form of care is entered into intentionally and with clear boundaries.
Some people begin in one area and later transition or add another. Others work in only one way. We take time to discern what is most appropriate and supportive.
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If a different level or type of care would be more appropriate, I support referrals and coordination whenever possible. Clear boundaries are part of ethical care.