I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University with honors and a Master of Science degree from the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. My graduate research resulted in several publications in peer reviewed journals. I worked as a scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for over seven years. My work at NIH was in the field of epigenetics – the study of how the environment affects gene expression. 

 

With an interest in maintaining optimal health, I began investigating how nutrition plays a role in our gene expression (how well our body works to stay healthy). I furthered my nutrition knowledge as a scientific researcher at an Integrative Health and Nutrition Practice for over five years. Here I investigated the scientific literature making connections on how food and supplements can heal the body.

 

During my time there, the practice I worked for became highly successful and I had the opportunity to collaborate and share my research findings with some of the best in our field, e.g. Dr. Joseph Pizzorno – one of the world's leading authorities on science-based natural/integrative medicine and Isabella Wentz – internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and licensed pharmacist.  

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I continue to stay updated on the latest functional nutrition and medicine trends by participating in Nutrigenomic and Integrative Health Conferences and Webinars. I am passionate about helping individuals maximize their health whether it is a high level athlete looking to optimize their performance or an individual wanting to improve their overall energy and well-being.

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I am a recipient of the Department of Commerce 2007 Silver Medal for Leadership and I am a member of Phi Beta Kappa. I fuel my passions by spending time with my husband and son boating/kayaking, enjoying nature, traveling, and exercising.