My training
1999 - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with Distinction
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Classes included :
- Health Psychology,
- Physiological Psychology
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
