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My Story
I’ve been on this journey myself. Honestly, it’s the reason I’m so good at helping other people through it — because I’ve lived it.
I’ve considered myself “overweight” for as long as I can remember. Even as a kid, I was aware of my body. My mom — who struggled with her weight too — meant well, but she’d say things like, “If you lose five pounds, I’ll buy you new clothes.” I know her intentions came from love, but it planted this idea early on that my worth was tied to my size.
Through middle school, high school, even college, I was always trying to “get it together.” I’d lose 10 or 20 pounds, feel great for a while, then gain it back. I lifted weights, I counted calories, I ate “clean.” I knew exactly what to do — but no matter how disciplined I was, I never felt comfortable in my body.
Fast forward to 2019 — I was in the best shape of my life. I did a 12-week lifting program, ate enough protein, felt strong, confident, and finally like I could breathe in my own skin. Then came residency. Long hours. Stress. COVID. My dad in the ICU. My little sister almost dying. A major car accident. It all hit at once. And the truth is, stress will do what stress does. My body held on to everything. Slowly, the weight crept back on.
By the time I was in fellowship, I hit my highest weight — 164 on the scale, though I know it was higher before I was brave enough to look. I was still working out, still eating well, still trying, but nothing was working. I had my IUD removed, thinking that maybe hormones were to blame. Still nothing changed.
Around that time, I started working with an endocrinologist and was seeing so many patients on GLP-1 medications. I watched how their lives changed — not just their weight, but their energy, their confidence, their relationship with food. Eventually, I tried it myself. At first, I had side effects and couldn’t tolerate the higher doses. But when I learned more about compounded versions and the safety behind them, I decided to try again — this time with a compounded tirzepatide.
Education and Training
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern, Chicago, IL Integrative Medicine Clinical Fellowship
Greenwich Hospital/Yale School of Medicine, Greenwich, CT Internal Medicine Residency
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY
Bachelor of Science, Life Sciences: Premedical Concentration
Archbishop Molloy High School, Briarwood, NY
Current Roles
- Founder & Integrative Medicine Physician, Divinely Guided Health
A virtual practice rooted in functional medicine, holistic healing, and mindset coaching. I work with women navigating hormone imbalances, weight struggles, chronic symptoms, and burnout—helping them uncover root causes and reconnect to their health with clarity and compassion.
- Integrative Medicine Physician Consultant, Aura
Collaborating with a leading health tech startup to develop AI-powered tools that support personalized, integrative care at scale. I bring clinical insight and functional medicine expertise to the development of digital health solutions.
- Medical Director, Telehope
Overseeing clinical care for a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. I support the team by providing medical oversight with a deep respect for mental health, nervous system healing, and whole-person recovery.