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The problems I investigate.
The systems I restore.

I don’t sell “services.” I work in practice areas where women are most often dismissed or told “everything looks normal.” Here’s where I focus, and how I approach each area.

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To find out if working with me is right for you, contact me directly or book a discovery call. You can work with me from anywhere in the United States or see me locally in Santa Cruz (Capitola) or Monterey, California.

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ROOT CAUSE functional medicine

Hormone Health & Reproductive Wellness

Hormone symptoms aren’t random. They’re signals.

Fatigue, mood swings, hot flashes, painful periods, bloating, and brain fog often appear together for a reason. They’re connected through shared root causes—which we work together to uncover.

  • Who it’s for: Women navigating perimenopause, menopause transitions, PMS, irregular cycles, or fertility challenges—especially those seeking options beyond a prescription.
  • How I work: I take time to listen closely to your story and concerns. Together, we decide which labs make sense—such as the DUTCH hormone test or comprehensive bloodwork. We interpret results in context to see where healthy hormone signaling is breaking down. It could be related to foundations like digestion, sleep, stress, or blood sugar. Functional root-cause assessments help us improve your hormones—and everything else they’re connected to.
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ROOT CAUSE functional medicine

Gut Health & Digestive Restoration

If your gut is off, everything is off.

Reflux, bloating, constipation, indigestion, and diarrhea are signs that your gut isn’t regulating properly. Too often these symptoms are written off under the vague label of “IBS,” when in fact they have root causes that can be identified and addressed.

  • Who it’s for: People with a diagnosis like IBS, diverticulosis, or SIBO, or experiencing any gut symptoms and know they are not “normal.” And because gut inflammation drives chronic illness, anyone desiring to prevent disease will benefit.
  • How I work: I use microbiome sequencing, SIBO, and permeability testing when indicated. Together, we investigate where gut regulation has broken down. It might involve the microbiome, digestive capacity, food responses, or stress. Functional root-cause assessments help us re-establish the gut as the seat of whole-body health.
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Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions

I live with autoimmunity. I focus on what drives it.

Autoimmune symptoms like joint pain, systemic inflammation, and fatigue often travel together, pointing toward underlying causes that can be uncovered. My work focuses on targeting these drivers and reducing inflammation at the source.

  • Who it’s for: People with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Celiac, lupus, or colitis—as well as anyone with systemic inflammation who wants to go beyond conventional medicine alone.
  • How I work: I start with gut health because it’s central to immune regulation. Together, we use microbiome analysis, gut barrier testing, and nutrition to stabilize this foundation. From there, we identify and address other immune triggers as needed. Functional root-cause assessments help us build a steadier, more resilient foundation with fewer flare-ups.
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Metabolic Health & Energy Optimization

Fatigue and weight resistance are metabolic red flags.

Energy crashes, brain fog, and stubborn weight changes are your body’s way of signaling that your metabolic systems need attention.

  • Who it’s for: People experiencing insulin resistance, blood sugar ups and downs, adrenal dysregulation, or resistant weight—especially those motivated to stabilize blood sugar through nutrition and lifestyle.
  • How I work: I take a detailed history to understand your patterns and priorities. Together, we order comprehensive thyroid panels, cortisol rhythm mapping, and blood sugar assessments. We then interpret results in context to see where regulation has broken down. Functional root-cause assessments not only restore energy and blood sugar regulation, but also prevent smaller problems from becoming bigger ones.
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ROOT CAUSE EAST ASIAN medicine

Acupuncture

Rooted in tradition, guided by a different model.

East Asian medicine also takes a root-cause approach. I use tongue observation, pulse diagnosis, and palpation to identify the patterns underlying the symptoms. This model is different: we describe disruptions in the flow of “qi” and blood, and use acupuncture needles to release blockages and restore the body’s self-regulation.

  • Who it’s for: Women aged 13+ who want to improve hormonal and reproductive health, heal from injuries, manage pain, relieve stress and anxiety, or regulate immune health.
  • How I work: In acupuncture sessions, I use gentle Japanese needles. Once in place, you rest quietly on a warm treatment table with calming music. Many people notice a deep sense of relaxation right away, with benefits that accumulate over a series of treatments.
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