Grace “stumbled upon” Functional Medicine as a graduate student. A lot changed for her at this time, and she found some surprising answers to some of her own health problems. She then landed in Pain Management, where she gained valuable experience in addressing back pain and underlying key muscle weakness and instability. She hopes to write a children’s book on this subject someday.

Grace saw that addressing the root cause simply made more sense than treating symptoms or looking for that “quick fix.” With so many patients on growing lists of medications and side effects, it seemed to be one trade-off after another. She began the process to NP certification in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine, and she holds a certification in essential oils. Her greatest interest is in preventing cognitive decline for those diagnosed with or at risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline.

Grace enjoys partnering with her patients to find solutions that are tailored for them. She believes patients are in the “driver’s seat” of their healthcare journey and should be equipped to confidently make their own decisions along the way. She is passionate about helping people find healing and wholeness for the mind, body, and spirit. When patients are left with limited options after bad reactions or treatment failures, she is excited to have more options to share with them.