Tell us what makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider. I love helping my patients’ recover and making make a positive impact in their lives. The relationships I build with them allows me to correctly diagnose, easily explain treatment plans and then work with them to make sure they get back to enjoying life! In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? As a primary care provider, I know it’s my responsibility to understand patient needs as a whole. This means not only being a good listener but an accurate diagnostician, understanding the complete integrated system of both mind and body and then creating a wholistic treatment approach, including medication and potential lifestyle changes, so they can achieve their ultimate health goals. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? I enjoy being healthy and active. Some of my favorite things are spending time with friends and family, watching sports, reading, hiking with my dog, climbing, and snowboarding.