MY TRAINING

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1999 - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with Distinction

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

Classes included : 

• Health Psychology, 
• Physiological Psychology

2005 - Master of Architecture

Georgia Institute of Technology

SGF Thesis Finalist - "Dissolving Thresholds: The Transition between Life and Death, Indoors and Outdoors." Hospice.

• Excerpt: "... it is important to prioritize a connection to nature because it helps the body to function better physically and psychologically. It has been found that hospitalized patients who view nature suffer less anxiety and stress, and require lower dosages of pain medication. It has been proven that sunlight directly affects biological/ circadian rhythms and helps the body to function properly. Also, because it is part of the human condition to seek company and comfort in others, it is also important to have psychosocial support from others and space to accommodate this activity. This project attempts to create a psychologically and physically health environment by reconnecting the hospice with nature through interweaving of indoors and outdoors, helping to ease the final transition of those that are terminally ill."

2021 - Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York, New York

Lecture topics included : 

• Innovative Coaching Methods, 
• Lifestyle Management Techniques, 
• Nutrition and Health, 
• over 100 Dietary Theories - Ayurveda, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, vegan, macrobiotics, and everything in between.

Lecturers included : 

• Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
• Andrew Weil, MD, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
• Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, chair of nutrition at Harvard University
• Mark Hyman, MD, founder of The UltraWellness Center
• Susan Blum, MD, MPH, assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
• Gabrielle Bernstein, best selling author and life coach
• Mark Bittman, food writer for the NYTimes and best selling author

2022 - NeuroMetabolic Integration Program with Dr. Peter Kan

16 week program highlighting the Brain-Immune-Gut axis that interconnects all 3 systems and how to assess and look to identify the root cause.

Lecture topics included:

• Brain-Gut connection and stomach acid
• Leaky gut, SIBO, and small intestine health
• Microbiome health and large intestine health
• Autoimmunity and inflammation
• Candida and Mold
• Environmental toxins and heavy metal detox

2025 - The Practitioner Blueprint with Dr. Sheila Kenneally 

19 module program (accredited for 60 CEUs for Naturopathic Doctors) highlighting the following:

• Detoxification, liver & GI health
• Link between stress, mineral imbalance, and detox
• Connection between liver health, metabolic dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances 
• Functional blood chemistry 

2025 - 5 Pillar Program with Kash Khan

4 live classes focusing on the link between our genes and their expression causing health or disease due to stress (chemical, physical, or emotional). Lifestyle and nutritional strategies for improving health.

• Brain health & sleep
• Diet & nutrition
• Detox & making disease optional
• Hormone health