FAQs

  • Naturopathic care looks at the whole person and focuses on root causes—not just symptoms. It blends modern science with natural therapies to support long-term healing and balance that is sustainable and personalized.

  • I offer a free initial consult call where you can share your story and ask questions. This helps us both feel out whether working together makes sense.

  • Both. I see patients virtually and also offer in-person appointments at Avena in Solana Beach, CA.

  • Every body is different, but I generally recommend at least a 90-day commitment to your treatment plan. True healing takes time, consistency, and ongoing support—not a quick fix. Hormones tend to take a little time and effort to balance, so setting expectations is important.

  • Yes, I can prescribe medications when appropriate.

  • I’m licensed as a primary care physician, but I cannot contract with insurance so I recommend staying on with your PCP for annual physicals, urgent care needs and insurance-covered screening tests like mammograms. 

  • I don’t bill insurance directly. This gives me the freedom to provide more personalized care. Some labs and services may be eligible for reimbursement via superbills—check with your provider. Most HSA/FSA accounts will cover (at least some) alternative care + supplements, but it’s highly dependent on the insurance company and your plan. 

  • I offer a wide range of functional tests, including standard bloodwork, in depth hormone panels, stool and toxin tests, food sensitivity, micronutrient testing and more, depending on your needs.

  • Your plan may include targeted supplements, personalized lifestyle and habit recommendations, peptides, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), and other integrative therapies—each tailored to your body’s unique needs

  • I work with both men and women, supporting hormonal health from puberty to midlife transitions and beyond.  If you need a referral for your child or young teen, I’m more than happy to steer you in the right direction.