I enjoy building relationships and supporting behavior change through active listening and empathy. Functional medicine has been incredibly rewarding, and I LOVE food as medicine. My pharmaceutical philosophy is to utilize prescriptions that address root causes.

I grew up near the Mississippi Delta and developed a passion for working with patients through my first job in a small, independent pharmacy. I received my Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and then moved to Asheville, NC to continue my education by completing a Community Pharmacy Residency. Through 20 years of working directly with patients and physicians to encourage effective and safe use of medications, my interactions shifted towards lifestyle changes through nutrition, movement, and mindfulness. Understanding the way to promote health is by addressing the root cause of illness, I completed a Functional Medicine Certificate program and am excited to join the amazing team at Caring for the Body. During my free time, I enjoy hiking and biking the mountains of WNC and time with my family and furry friend, Rugby.