Your Partner in Health and Wellness

Personalized care meets expertise for a healthier, fulfilling life!

I founded Vida Telehealth to change the way we do primary care. My main goals are to spend more time with you, to build strong connections, and to give personalized care. My passion for wellness and education ensures that you have the knowledge to live a healthy life.

I combine my medical expertise with caring, understanding, and kindness. I want everyone to feel welcome in my practice. I'm committed to breaking down the stigma and bias that can come with certain medical conditions.

A Little About Me

As a PA for over 15 years, I’ve helped thousands of people with their medical challenges. I've faced my own challenges with anxiety, ADHD, adult hormonal acne, and dealing with the perimenopause rollercoaster. I have watched my own family's struggles with weight management that has inspired me to help others reach their weight goals, for life.  These experiences help me connect with you and understand what you’re going through.

My own experiences created a passion for making lives better. I'm here to support you, treat you with respect and kindness, and work with you to face and conquer your health issues so you can feel your best and thrive.

Outside of work, my most important role is beign a mom to two fantastic teenage boys. I enjoy traveling, scuba diving, riding my indoor bike, and spending time with my family and dogs. 

Professional and Education Experience

  • Now with more than 15 years of experience in Primary Care and Dermatology, I can provide the type of care I truly believe in at Vida Telehealth. I have practiced medicine all over the world from Central America to Africa, and many places in between. I believe in compassion, kindness and inclusive health care. I strive to help my patients feels as knowledgeable, confident, and healthy as possible!

  • Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine- by Obesity Medicine Association

    Coaching Certificate: Lifestyle Therapeutics in Obesity Medicine

    Coaching Certificate: ADHD

    Board Certified Physician Assistant National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

    200 Hr RYT Yoga Teacher Certificate

  • Bachelors of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Oklahoma, 2000

    Master’s of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2003

    Board Certified Physician Assistant National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

  • American a Of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

    Obesity Medical Association (OMA)

    The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS)

    GALMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality

    Virginia Association of Physician Assistants (VAPA)

    Association of Physician Assistants in Psychiatry (APAP)

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

―Maya Angelou

You can feel excited and confident in your healthcare