The Doctor Heather approach
I Believe Health is a Balance of Mind, Body and Spirit
Healing is a Journey
My health struggles began right after I was born. By six months old, I had Failure to Thrive from severe diarrhea and after seeing several specialists, was finally diagnosed with a dairy allergy. Although my parents did their best to avoid dairy in my diet, it began a lifelong journey of GI issues. In high school, I was diagnosed with mononucleosis (EBV) and my health began to decline. For years I suffered from crushing fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, allergies, chronic sinus infections as well as frequent colds and headaches. I was told by several medical doctors & specialists that there was absolutely nothing wrong with me (besides seasonal allergies) because my lab work was "normal". But I was not well and my quality of life had greatly diminished.
When I Started Healing, It Was Transformative
The week before I moved across the country from Chicago to San Francisco, I met a doctor who believed in and practiced holistic medicine. In fact, she was very naturopathic in her approach to patient care. In all the years of seeking help, not one doctor had ever asked for my whole health history or tried to uncover the root cause of my symptoms until her. Left to my own devices in San Francisco, I began my quest for knowledge on how to heal myself & came across Bastyr, a Naturopathic medical school. Who knew that I could get an education to help others while healing myself along the way all using the ancient wisdom of natural medicine mixed with current scientific knowledge? I knew at that moment what my future held and began the steps toward becoming a Naturopathic Doctor.
My journey using Naturopathic medicine has no doubt helped me to become a better doctor and at the same time has been the underlying force that has helped me continuously improve and evolve my health throughout many other health crises such as Lyme disease and postpartum depression. That is why I am so passionate about sharing this revolutionary medicine with others. I believe deeply in not just surviving but thriving and am here to help YOU on your healing journey to wellness - mind, body and spirit.
