Helping you take your first step back to balance with a calm, root-cause approach.

I help you stop guessing and understand what your body is asking for, so your next steps feels clear and confident.
My approach to holistic care was shaped, in part, by personal experience.
After nearly 30 years working in conventional medicine as a respiratory therapist, I faced my own health challenges that traditional care couldn’t resolve. I was exhausted, discouraged, and searching for real answers.
When I discovered natural healing through a compassionate naturopath, everything changed. I went from being nearly bedbound to running my own practice again but with a completely new approach. That experience inspired me to devote the rest of my career to helping others uncover the root causes behind their symptoms and truly heal.
Today, I combine decades of medical knowledge with a deep respect for the body’s natural intelligence. My work at First Step to Wellness is about empowering clients to listen to their bodies, restore energetic balance, and rediscover calm, consistent wellness.
When I’m not with clients, you’ll find me spending time with my family, enjoying Tucson’s sunshine, or exploring new ways to make healthy living simple and joyful. I believe in laughter, learning, and the power of slowing down because healing happens when we create space for it.
Clients often tell me they feel an immediate sense of calm as soon as they walk through the door. That’s intentional because healing isn’t just physical; it’s energetic, emotional, and spiritual.
Every session is a space for you to feel seen, supported, and safe. Whether we’re using Qest4 Bioenergetic Testing, Nutrition Response Testing, or Heart Sound Recording, each method helps your body communicate what it needs.
Together, we create a plan that’s realistic, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that your body knows how to heal it just needs the right support.
Occupational Associate Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
ACN- Applied Clinical Nutrition
Functional Nutrition Solution
Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine
Westbrook University
Nutrition Response Testing® Workshop
Ulan
Acid Reflux
Allergies
Anxiety
Autoimmune Disease
Blood Sugar Imbalances
Brain Fog
Cardiovascular Health
Celiac Disease
Chronic Fatigue
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diabetes
Endometriosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gluten Intolerance
Gut Health
High Cholesterol
Hormone Balance
Immune System
Indigestion/Heartburn
Inflammation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Menopause
Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Parasites
Perimenopause
Viral Infections
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Gluten Sensitivity
Chronic Pain
Migraines
Food Intolerances
Small Intestinal Bacterial
Overgrowth
Thyroid Health
Microbiome
Sleep
Sinus Health
Fibromyalgia
Ulcerative Colitis
Candida Albicans
Digestion
Headaches
Adrenal Fatigue
Emotional Wellbeing
Fatigue
Mold Toxicity
Family Wellness
Nutritional Deficiencies
Liver Health
Respiratory Health
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