“I was born in Los Angeles, California but spent most of my youth in Iowa and Kansas. Dance and optimizing the body’s movement have always been passions of mine. I graduated from the State University of New York with a degree in dance. After completing college I danced in New York City, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area for many years before entering Osteopathic Medical School in Des Moines, Iowa.

Following graduation in 1988, I completed a DO internship and an MD residency at Michigan State University. My Fellowship in Rheumatology was completed at the University of Iowa in 1994. Since that time I have dedicated myself to being the best physician I can be. I take detailed histories from my patients and spend time with them because I provide more than just meds and refills. My goal is for all of my patients to leave more knowledge and confident in their treatment plan.”