Certified Brain Health Coach, Amen Clinics, 2019
Certified Gluten Practitioner, The Dr.com, 2016
Functional Diagnostic Medicine Training Program, Functional Medicine University, 2008
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, Oregon,2004
Masters of Arts, Theological Studies, Maryknoll School of Theology, Maryknoll, NY, 1990
Bachelors of Science, Exercise Physiology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 1979
Certified Seminar Leader, American Seminar Leader’s Association, Pasadena, CA

Doctor of Naturopathy, Sutter Medical Foundation
Board of Directors, Institute for Natural Medicine
Public Affairs Committee, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
Chair, Diversity Committee, AANP
Public Affairs Committee, California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)
Board Member for the California Naturopathic Doctors Association

Sutter Center for Integrative Health Complementary Medicine Affiliate, Sacramento, CA
Diabetes Wellness Coach, Sutter Connect, Sacramento, CA, (2005-2006)
High School Social Justice Religious Studies Teacher, LaSalle High School, Milwaukie, OR (1993-98; Sacred Heart Cathedral, San Francisco, CA, (1991-1993)
Community Peace and Justice Activist (1981-1991)

California’s First Naturopathic Doctor of the Year in 2012,

Awarded by California Naturopathic Doctors Association

Author of The Practical Guide to Overcoming Diabetes Naturally