I grew up in California and received my undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I completed my DVM degree at UC Davis, followed by an internship at the Littleton Equine Medical Center and the Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital in Australia.  I completed an internal medicine residency program at the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky.

In 2000, I was employed by the Dubai Equine Hospital as the Internal Medicine Specialist, providing internal medicine and critical care expertise to the region.  Following training at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine under Huisheng Xie, DVM., Ph.D., I began incorporating these traditions into my practice. I continued to expand my knowledge and experience in the healing arts by training at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic. I have taught animal chiropractic and enjoy lecturing both to professionals and animal owners. I have done additional study in Canine Sports Massage, Canine Conditioning and Fitness, laser therapy, Canine Trigger Point and Equine and Canine Myofasical Massage. I use all my training and experience, along with my deep respect and love for the animal to serve as an advocate for their care. I truly enjoy working with performance dogs and their handlers to enhance understanding of individual biomechanics of the dog and maximize their ability to build relationship and perform to their optimal potential. It takes us all, working together and wanting the best for our canine friends.

I am certified by the Chi Institute of TCVM, as well as the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association.  I am a member of the AATCVM, the IVCA, the AAEP, and the AVMA.