Growing up in the farm country around Lapeer, I was always surrounded by fresh meat and produce. My mom kept an enormous garden that I worked in (let's be honest, played in) daily. There was always a side of beef, pork, or freshly processed chickens in the chest freezer. Times were good, and I quickly learned how to use those ingredients in the kitchen.

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In college, I played soccer, started working in professional kitchens, and began taking my health more seriously. I eventually earned both culinary and business degrees. My culinary career lasted more than a decade before I transitioned into retail banking. Later, I returned to school and earned my physician assistant degree from the University of Detroit Mercy.

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I love food. It's my hobby. But I also care deeply about mental health and helping patients improve their lives. My view is simple: mental health is directly connected to overall health, and vice versa. You can't truly have one without the other.

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Emerging research continues to demonstrate how nutrition directly influences mental health. It's difficult to feel your best physically or mentally without the right guidance, and that's what I strive to provide for my patients. Whether you're looking to improve your nutrition, metabolic health, weight, mood, or overall well-being, I'd love the opportunity to work with you.

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