Before completing my education at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), I graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. During this time, I was exposed to the powers of exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness and how these factors ultimately affect our physical well-being and overall disease risk. Having played soccer and other sports my whole life, I felt motivated to funnel my energy towards encouraging physical activity within the community. I volunteered at a gym for those with neurological impairments and published research related to removing barriers and enhancing physical activity among those with disabilities.

During my years at CCNM, my passion for holistic health strengthened, and my interest in it continued to evolve. Eager to learn and stay up to date with the research, I attended conferences and worked part-time in the supplement industry. I discovered the significant role naturopathic medicine can play in cancer care and started pursuing opportunities that allowed me to explore this further. One of the more pivotal experiences for me was seeing first-hand the impact naturopathic cancer support can have on patients while shadowing an ND who focuses on this area. I was inspired and motivated to do the same for my future patients.

Upon graduating from CCNM, I applied for the Integrative Cancer Clinic (ICC) residency position. I dedicated two years to expanding my knowledge and experience in supporting those diagnosed with cancer. Beyond seeing patients in the clinic, I have enjoyed leading