Tell us what makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider. I love getting to know my patients as whole-person and am honored to partner with them in their health journey. I am passionate about building strong rapport through active listening and continuity of care. Every person has a unique story and it’s a privilege to be able to help my patients restore health and prevent disease. 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 an osteopathic primary care physician my approach is always integrative, combining conventional and complementary/alternative therapies guided by evidence-based medicine. I strive to help patients strengthen their body’s inherent healing capacity by addressing physical, emotional, and behavioral health needs. My training in family medicine allows me to treat the whole-person, with a focus on lifestyle measures, health promotion and disease prevention. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? I love spending time with my family, going on walks with friends, joining Zumba & Yoga classes, and keeping busy with various extracurricular activities of my two boys.