Carolina Functional Neurology Center

Following a sports injury in high school, I was introduced to chiropractic and instantly became enamored with the profession. 

 

I studied Exercise Science at UNC Wilmington and completed my undergraduate internship as a chiropractic assistant, where I quickly decided that I wanted to pursue a career in chiropractic. I attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida to obtain my Doctorate in Chiropractic.

 

I shadowed at CFNC while completing my doctorate and was exposed to functional neurology and the uniqueness of the profession. The experience was a pivotal moment that lead me to completing my preceptorship at CFNC and beginning my Diplomate through the Carrick Institute. 

 

I am excited to return to North Carolina and join the Raleigh CFNC team. I look forward to continuing to learn from the team of doctors, so that I can provide the highest quality care to my patients.

Ever since I was a child, I was fascinated with the human brain and body. This guided me to pursue a career in healthcare. Throughout school, I worked in special education programs for children and teenagers with severe behavioral, cognitive, and physical challenges. This experience was extremely humbling, and further grew my desire to help others.

 

After graduating with my Bachelors in Psychology, I went on to pursue my Doctorate in Chiropractic at Northeast College of Health Sciences. During that time, I tutored nine different courses, shadowed various providers and conversed with numerous physicians. This allowed me to gather insight as to what I wanted to specialize in and where I first heard about Functional Neurology - specifically, the cutting edge approach taken by the physicians at CFNC. I drove down to North Carolina, where I shadowed the doctors at CFNC and knew immediately that this was my calling. I began studying clinical neuroscience through the Carrick Institute and obtained my Diplomate through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board.

 

I am grateful to be a member of such an amazing team of doctors at CFNC. As a board certified Chiropractic Neurologist, I have the honor of treating complex cases daily. I enjoy spending quality time with my patients and providing them with information they can use to feel empowered and to take their health into their own hands.

Helping others has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for my Bachelors in Kinesiology and Human Performance, I volunteered for a program specializing in adaptive physical education and recreation for children with physical and cognitive disabilities. During that time, I also had the privilege of working in a group home for survivors of traumatic brain injuries. Through both experiences, I began to develop a fascination and love for the brain and how incredibly resilient it can truly be.

 

I went on to pursue my Doctor of Chiropractic at Life University, where I first learned about functional neurology. It wasn’t long before I realized that this paradigm of care was exactly what so many of my previous clients could have used to help get their lives back. I began studying clinical neuroscience through the Carrick Institute while in chiropractic school and I am projected to complete my diplomate in chiropractic neurology through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board in 2024.

 

As a member of the CFNC team, my goal is to create an environment where patients feel truly heard and empowered. I am dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and tools necessary to take control of your health journey.

The human body has been a fascination for me ever since my high school and undergraduate school years as a competitive athlete. My interest continued to grow through time while completing my Bachelors in Science and Specialized Honors in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University. During the early months of Chiropractic school, I found my love of the brain and nervous system. As my interest increased, I dove deeper into clinical neuroscience courses with the Carrick Institute and began accumulating hours toward my diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology.

In March 2021, I graduated with my Doctorate of Chiropractic and with Academic Excellence from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Later that year I obtained my Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. Currently, I am working towards my advanced functional medicine practitioner certification through the Kharrazian Institute and Apex Energetics with a projection of completion in 2025. 

I am excited to be a part of the CFNC team and to work alongside amazing doctors. CFNC encompasses a cutting edge approach to health care, where the focus of treatment is finding out the root cause of the patient’s condition and where the patient’s care always comes first.

My passion for helping others began at a young age. My love for the brain started when I attended the University at Albany where I studied neuroscience and volunteered as an emergency medical technician. I served as the new member trainer for incoming EMTs. I love teaching and integrate this into my patient care. 

 

I continued on to chiropractic school with the intent of pursuing a career in functional neurology and functional medicine. I began taking clinical neuroscience classes through the Carrick Institute for graduate studies during my first quarter at Life University. During my time at Life University, I served as the president of the neurology club and had the pleasure of presenting research at the International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience. I also had the privilege of assisting and learning directly from Professor Carrick during neurology rounds in Atlanta, GA. I became a diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology immediately following my graduation from Life University.

 

As a board certified chiropractic neurologist, I have had the pleasure of treating many complex neurological cases. I believe it is of utmost importance to spend quality one-on-one time with patients and really listen. I enjoy educating my patients and empowering them to take their health into their own hands.

My passion is treating patients and helping them live the most optimal life possible. I enjoy navigating the most complex of cases and finding the root cause of their symptoms. 

 

I obtained my diplomate through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board after training with the Carrick Institute for several years. I have had the distinct honor of learning directly from Professor Carrick (the father of Functional Neurology) throughout my years of study and as a certified provider. This has given me insight into treatment, diagnosis and care that few have experienced.

 

I later obtained my certificate in Functional Medicine through FMU and Apex Energetics, allowing me to better serve my patients as a whole, to better understand how systems in our bodies can affect the way that our brains function, and how diet, lifestyle and environmental factors are key to overall neurological health.

 

When I am not treating patients, I am spending time with my husband, son and our chocolate lab, Kava.