My journey into advanced health optimization didn't start in a textbook — it started in my own body.

A Nurse Practitioner with over 23 years of healthcare experience, a Menopause Society Certified Provider, and currently working on my board certification with the American Academy of Anti-Aging.

As the founder of Sparq Health, my mission is simple: to help you feel strong, energized, and truly alive — at every stage of life.

Over 20 years ago, I hit a breaking point. I was exhausted, achy, foggy, and loaded with autoimmune markers, yet no doctor could tell me why. I trusted the system, but when conventional medicine had no answers, I took matters into my own hands and turned to functional medicine.

Eventually, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Through a year of relentless dedication — dialing in my nutrition, optimizing lifestyle habits, and experimenting with nutraceuticals and alternative therapies like red light therapy — I reclaimed my health. That experience opened my eyes to what's possible when we treat the root cause, not just mask symptoms.

Fast forward 15 years, and I found myself in another health crisis. After multiple miscarriages, I had my son at 42 (thank you, progesterone therapy). But the fatigue that followed wasn't just from sleepless nights. For two years, I battled debilitating exhaustion, body vibrations, palpitations, crushing headaches, and an eerie sense of detachment. Music, chocolate, the outdoors — my favorite things — felt joyless. I knew something was severely wrong, but once again, conventional medicine had nothing for me except a handful of prescriptions.

That's when I dove deep into hormone replacement therapy. The results were life-changing.

In 23 years I've worked in acute care, obesity medicine, functional medicine, primary and urgent care — but my true passion is women's & men's hormone health and a proactive approach to disease prevention.

Inspired by the likes of Dr. Peter Attia, I embrace what he calls "Medicine 3.0" — a forward-thinking, preventive model focused on healthspan, not just lifespan. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, testosterone therapy, or peptide therapy, my goal is to empower you with the tools to live and feel amazing — not just now, but for the long haul.

When I'm not trying to keep up with my son, you'll find me in nature, lifting, or diving into the latest research (or the most recent Huberman podcast). I'm a former ultra-marathoner turned CrossFitter — my training style has evolved, but my love for movement never will. The best title I hold? Lucky Boy Mom to one of the best 6-year-olds out there.

One cause especially close to my heart is the Malawi Children's Mission, where I'm honored to support their work providing education, healthcare, and essential resources to vulnerable children.