I grew up immersed in holistic health. My father opened Bluewater Nutrition in 1998 when I was three, and some of my earliest memories are of being at the store alongside him, watching him help people feel better.

I started working there at 14, eventually supporting customers in finding products that aligned with their health needs. Over time, my passion for wellness deepened — especially the meaningful connections built through helping others. Seeing customers return to share how supported they felt solidified my desire to pursue a career in healthcare.

After high school, I found myself drawn to osteopathy. I was first introduced to it in 2012 and experienced its benefits firsthand. Having grown up playing competitive soccer and running track — while being notoriously accident-prone — osteopathy helped me stay active, recover from injuries, and move through life with greater balance. That experience deepened my appreciation for the body's resilience and ultimately inspired my path into osteopathic care.

While osteopathy differs from nutritional and naturopathic approaches, I appreciate how seamlessly it works alongside holistic healthcare. Growing up in a wellness-centered environment gave me a strong understanding of supporting the body as a whole — and osteopathy reinforced that through movement, structure, and function. I believe different therapies can complement one another in helping people feel, move, and function at their best.