From a young age, I felt an innate calling to care for others, a drive that led me on a remarkable journey through various fields of service and healing. My story begins in the military, where I served as a combat medic for a decade. The experience was both profoundly challenging and incredibly fulfilling, allowing me to merge my desire to help people with my love for adventure. However, my deployment to Iraq presented unforeseen hardships. Engaging in actions that conflicted with my values left deep emotional scars, and I struggled to reconcile my conservative Christian upbringing with the harsh realities of war.
Returning home, I found solace in education, earning a Master of Divinity degree and contemplating a future in bible translation. Yet, the lingering effects of my wartime experiences pushed me towards a different path. The military's physician assistant program offered a new direction, enabling me to combine my medical skills with a renewed sense of purpose. It was during this period that I first encountered ketamine as a treatment, initially in emergency medicine and later as a profound tool for mental health.
The turning point came during my PA school when I lost a close friend to suicide and soon after, encountered a young woman who had attempted the same. These back-to-back tragedies ignited a passion within me to delve deeper into mental health care. Graduating in early 2020, I faced the unique challenges of starting a medical career during the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated rapid adaptation to telehealth and innovative treatments. This period saw me taking on a pivotal role in ketamine-assisted therapy, managing acutely suicidal patients in an outpatient setting.
In 2022, after another deployment, this time to Europe, I returned to further my expertise by becoming certified in therapy for PTSD. These therapies, combined with my eclectic background in spirituality, psychology, and medicine, formed the foundation of Advanced Practice Providers. Here, I integrate traditional medical practices with holistic approaches, providing care that spans from nutritional counseling to psychedelic therapy.
Launching my own practice allowed me to fully implement my vision of holistic health care. I strive to offer a sanctuary where patients can explore various treatment modalities, from cutting-edge psychedelic therapies to tried-and-true holistic practices. My goal is to help individuals heal deeply and sustainably, guiding them towards a balanced and fulfilling life.
If you’re ready to embark on a journey towards comprehensive wellness, let’s explore the possibilities together. Reach out today to begin your path to healing.
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