• 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

CREDENTIALS

• 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

AFFILIATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 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)

AWARDED

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

Awarded by California Naturopathic Doctors Association

AUTHOR

Author of The Practical Guide to Overcoming Diabetes Naturally

MEMBER OF

• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• California Naturopathic Doctors Association
• Diabetes Coalition of California Education Committee
• Physicians for Social Responsibility