When people ask me how I came to the decision to become a chiropractor, I reflect on the natural abilities that help me in my work.

My father and brother were both Boeing engineers. For generations, my mother's side of the family included doctors and nurses. My understanding of medicine, and my talent for feeling the “movement within the movement,” have served me well.

After earning a degree in psychology, working in social services, and studying deep tissue massage, I attended Palmer College of Chiropractic West in Sunnyvale, California. I graduated in 1983 and moved to Seattle. After two internships, I started my own clinic in Capitol Hill in May of 1985.

Chiropractic has evolved over the past 24 years, due to a renaissance of new ideas in physical medicine. In the 1990s I studied craniosacral therapy with the Upledger Institute and with French osteopath Alain Gehin.

As I learned to feel more and more subtle movement, a whole new world opened up for me. I felt like I was seeing in color for the first time!

My continuing education has also included chiropractic orthopedics, neurobiology, and pediatrics. In 2007 I completed the University of Washington Certificate Program in Psychological Trauma. These courses have greatly expanded my ability to help people feel better and stay healthy.

I am married with two sons and live nearby in Madrona.