I truly love the practice of medicine and strive to do my best for my patients. I take a team-based approach and work with my patients to find the best treatment plans and individualize care based on realistic desired goals. My purpose is to help you become a more functional and physically better version of yourself by minimizing pain and discomfort when possible. This is done through epidural, facet, sacroiliac, and joint injections as well as blocks, rhizotomies, and overseeing physical and occupational therapy among others. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my husband and three wild and crazy boys. Back in the day, I was an avid soccer player and enjoy the outdoors. My husband and I are also big foodies.

As a Nurse Practitioner in the Physiatry department, I will strive to maximize conservative management of spine and musculoskeletal pain.  I hope to achieve this by utilizing injections, physical therapy along with medications while minimizing usage of long term narcotic pain medication.  I am excited to help patients become the most functional version of themselves.

UNDERGRADUATE…
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC

MEDICAL DEGREE…
Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS…
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

I grew up in Michigan and attended Michigan State for medical school and residency.  I did a fellowship in Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine in Winston Salem, NC and subsequently settled in North Carolina.  I enjoy tennis, basketball, golf, and watching Michigan State athletics.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE…
Alma College
Alma, MI

MEDICAL DEGREE…
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
East Lansing, MI

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY…
Michigan State University/Ingham Regional Medical Center
East Lansing, MI

FELLOWSHIP…
Orthopaedic Specialists of the Carolinas, PA
Winston Salem, NC

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS…
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation