I have dedicated my life to studying the intricacies of women. I am passionate about educating women on the importance of a healthy body, mind, and spirit.

We, as women, all have the potential and right to live a healthy, productive life that we can be proud of. However, we tend to put our loved ones and our commitments first and leave our own needs by the wayside. When we give to everything and everyone before ourselves, we often become depleted to the point of no return. We’re left functioning in survival mode or on auto-pilot, and not really enjoying life or flourishing. I’ve seen hundreds of women, over my decade in practice as an obstetrician/gynecologist, who neglected their own needs, under the guise of being an amazing mom, wife, or professional, only to end up in my office exhausted, sleep-deprived, over-weight, in chronic pain, and desperate for answers.

My goal is to help you see that the answers lie within your own lives. Your daily choices about what and how you eat and move, and how you pause for gratitude and restoration determine how your hormones function, how your brain and body respond and interact with each other, and how you either move toward health and joy or toward disease and distress.

For women who really struggle to put themselves first, I ask: “What does it teach your children when they see you neglecting yourself?” or “What does it say about how you value your relationships?”

If you give of yourself until there’s nothing left, then what good are you to your loved ones? My wise mother has said “I want to take care of myself and be healthy, so I’m not a burden to my children when I’m older.” I appreciate that, by her taking care of herself, she is showing us love. I try to live by that sentiment. I take care of myself so I can be healthy enough to play with my children and grandchildren, so I can enjoy time with my husband, so I have enough energy and mindfulness to serve my patients and my community.

I believe that if you want to raise healthy, well-adjusted children, or have a fruitful marriage, or a successful business, or create meaningful change in your community, you must first invest in yourself.