About Me

You deserve to experience clear skin. I’m here to help.

I didn’t want to spend so much time thinking about acne, trying to find solutions, and struggling with my sense of self. But that’s the way it turned out, which eventually led me to pursue a degree in natural medicine. Now, I want to help reduce the amount of time that my patients have to struggle with this persistent and frustrating skin condition. The hormone balance and mind-body techniques that have worked best for my patients (and my own skin) are what Mind Body Acne Doc is built on.

My Background

I have a naturopathic medicine degree from Bastyr University’s accredited 4-year doctorate program in Seattle, Washington. I’ve been in practice for 12 years and have authored a few books in natural health, including Acne: Just Another Four-Letter Word, The Art of Health, and Picture It: Homeopathy. My practice has always focused on women’s health, hormone balance, holistic dermatology for acne and other chronic skin conditions, PCOS, stress and anxiety relief, and homeopathy. Currently, I live in the Pacific Northwest with my family. I enjoy learning about the skin both inside and out and deliver what I learn to my patients in their plans.

My Approach & Philosophy

If there was one miracle solution for hormonal acne, I think everyone would be yelling it from the rooftops. Instead of searching for the “ultimate” answer, I work with you on supporting your skin, health, and hormones long-term so you can stand up to acne — which I see to be an intruder on your skin and in your life. Tackling the underlying cause of your acne can help shave off months or even years of potentially nonstop symptoms.

A strong and protective skin barrier involves natural hormone balance, gut health, a balanced adrenal and immune response, and simple nourishing skincare. But you get the best bang for your buck if you also re-frame your mindset and get your thoughts and attention off acne. Focusing on acne too much aggravates the symptoms through a stress response. I work with you on breaking that cycle, so that your other efforts can be more effective. You deserve clear skin, and you have the ability to reclaim it for yourself.