My Background

I’m a Georgia native and experienced physician with a passion for whole-person health. After earning my undergraduate degree in Biology at Georgia Tech, I completed medical school at the Medical College of Georgia and trained in emergency medicine at UMass. I practiced for several years in a community hospital outside Boston before returning to Atlanta in 2015. Since then, I’ve been practicing at Emory University Hospital and recently completed a Master of Public Health in epidemiology—an experience that deepened my interest in prevention, lifestyle medicine, and the broader systems that shape our health.

I live in Morningside with my husband, our three daughters, and two cats. I love reading, traveling, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with family—activities that remind me why staying healthy and active matters for the long haul.

Why I Shifted to Functional Medicine

That personal motivation is part of what led me to rethink my approach to medicine. As I began navigating my own questions around longevity and perimenopause, I struggled to find care that felt individualized or proactive. Like many patients, I found that my primary care visits were short, impersonal, and centered on one-size-fits-all guidelines—delivered while my doctor typed behind a computer screen. There was little attention paid to my personal goals, family history, or evolving needs.

In contrast, I became increasingly inspired by a new wave of physicians—such as Peter Attia, Mary Claire Haver, and Mark Hyman—who are pioneering a model of care that prioritizes prevention, deep listening, and tailored, science-informed interventions. Over the past several years, I’ve immersed myself in studying functional medicine, nutrition, and menopause care.

My core belief is that optimizing health starts with the foundations: nutrition, movement, and sleep. But I also recognize that lifestyle changes alone aren’t always enough. Thoughtful use of medications and targeted supplements can be essential tools—especially when guided by a personalized understanding of each patient’s goals, labs, and physiology.

I believe medicine works best when it begins with time—time to understand your story, identify root causes, and build a partnership focused on long-term health and vitality. My goal is to create a clinic that delivers exactly that: individualized, thoughtful care that empowers people to thrive.