Why I built this
Why I Built Corvela Care
I've been fascinated by the human body since I was sixteen, when I announced I was becoming a vegetarian—much to my family's surprise. What began as curiosity eventually became a career dedicated to understanding how people can live healthier, fuller lives.
That curiosity led me to study biology and chemistry, train in naturopathic medicine, and ultimately become a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Along the way, I realized something important: the best care doesn't come from choosing between conventional medicine and a whole-person approach. It comes from thoughtfully integrating both.
As my career evolved, I became increasingly aware of the gap between treating symptoms and helping people truly improve their health. The pandemic gave me an opportunity to pause and reflect on the kind of clinician I wanted to be—and the kind of practice I wanted to build.
My own experience with therapy and life coaching reinforced something I had seen in my patients for years: meaningful health changes aren't driven by medications alone. They're shaped by habits, relationships, stress, purpose, and the stories we carry about ourselves. That realization led me to become a board-certified wellness coach and ultimately inspired the creation of Corvela Care.
Today, Corvela Care is built around a simple belief: the best healthcare combines thoughtful medical expertise with personalized support that helps people make sustainable changes in their daily lives.
My philosophy
How I Practice
I believe meaningful healthcare begins with partnership—a patient who's ready to invest in their health and a clinician who takes the time to truly understand them.
I believe symptoms are worth understanding. Fatigue, weight changes, sleep disruption, mood shifts, and hormonal changes aren't inconveniences to simply manage; they're clues that deserve careful evaluation.
My approach combines evidence-based medicine with practical guidance on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and behavior change. When appropriate, wellness coaching provides an additional layer of support, helping patients translate clinical recommendations into lasting habits that fit real life.
My goal is simple: to help you feel better today while building a foundation for better health in the years ahead.
Outside of work, I believe in practicing what I encourage my patients to do: making time for movement, time in nature, meaningful relationships, and the simple routines that support a healthy, balanced life. You'll usually find me reading, hiking, practicing yoga, enjoying live music, or spending time with my husband and our dogs.
