I whole-heatedly believe that a holistic approach to mental health achieves better and more long-lasting results. I have completed a year long Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship and seek to align individuals and their healthcare for optimal health and healing across the life span. My approach is person-centered, prevention-oriented, evidence based and makes use of biomedical therapies, complementary therapies and traditional healing modalities that offers the best of both worlds, resulting in better outcomes, symptom relief and function.  

A comprehensive assessment of presenting symptoms, mental health history, medical and family history, interpersonal relationships and early childhood experiences, lifestyle and beliefs is completed, then a treatment plan is created together with a focus on the Body, Mind and Soul.  I use a wide range of diagnostic tools to assist in this process, such as baseline labs to evaluate overall health, Genetic Testing, organic acid testing (OAT), stool testing, food allergy and hormone testing to identify possible root causes of symptoms which may include:

The Gut-Brain Connection: Dysbiosis or Leaky Gut, infections and imbalances in microbiome resulting in malabsorption and nutritional deficiencies as well as neuro-inflammation.

Detoxification Pathways: Metals, Molds, Environmental exposures, Methylation Issues

Trauma: I am a certified EMDR practitioner have utilize this therapy for those dealing with PTSD as well as many other mental health conditions rooted in core beliefs and emotional patterns of dysregulation.  

I am QMP (Qualified Medical Provider) in the state of Utah and licenced to prescribe medical marijuana for those who meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Treatment includes an initial evaluation, a three month follow up, then follow up every six months on and on going basis. 

I am currently enrolled in a Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Training program and plan to offer Psychedelic Assisted Therapy sessions with Ketamine, MDMA, and Psilocybin (once legalized) by June 2022

Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2000

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Master of Science in Nursing, 2009

APRN

Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Boulder, Colorado

• Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship Certification
• Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: Currently enrolled in certification program.

AN​C​C: Board Certified Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

EMDR Institute: Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner

Certified Trauma Yoga Teacher: CYT 500 hours

Mindfulness Based Practitioner

Perinatal Support International (PSI): Certified Mental Health Provider