Ambitions
To assist millions of people achieve better health through the scientific application of natural healing methods.
Education
University of Natural Medicine – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Doctor of Naturopathy – Graduated Summa Cum Laude
July 1998 – January 2001, GPA 4.0/4.0
Soncco Wasi International Institute – Tarapoto, Peru
Shamanic Amazon Medicine – Certification November 1999
October 1999 – November 1999
Xavier University – Cincinnati, Ohio
MBA Program
January 1997 – December 1997, GPA 4.0/4.0
International Fitness Professional Association – Palm Harbor, Florida
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) / Certified Sports Nutritionist (CSN)
December 1996 – February 1997
University College London – London, England
Chemical Engineering Summer Lab – Completed July 1994
June 1994 – July 1994, GPA 4.0/4.0
University of Wisconsin – Madison – Madison, Wisconsin
B.S. Chemical Engineering w/ Technical Communication Certificate
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, May 1995, Dean’s Honor List
September 1989 – May 1995, GPA 3.9/4.0
Experience
Natural Path Health Center – Founder and President
December 2000 – Present
The Natural Path Health Center is a complementary health care facility that provides clients information, education, and numerous integrated health care therapies so they can progress along the continuum of health. The Natural Path Center serves its clients by empowering them through education and therapeutic support to achieve a state of optimum health in which the body not only can heal itself of current afflictions, but also prevent the occurrence of illness in the future.
- Utilize numerous scientific assessment techniques to assess client’s state of health
- Design complete, integrated & customized health programs for clients
- Develop comprehensive website services and support for clients
- Provide therapeutic support and on-site detoxification and cleansing
- Have ongoing classes and workshops to educate clients
Wellhouse Center, Inc.
January 2000 – August 2000
Completed clinical rotations observing new techniques and modalities in practice and worked independently with clients.
- Utilized high resolution blood morphology, biological terrain, iridology and health histories to develop therapeutic programs to help clients achieve health goals
- Integrated several new therapeutic modalities into existing practice
Awakenings – Founder and President
April 1997 – December 2000
Provide nutritional consulting, personal training, relaxation, meditation and breathing techniques through seminars, workshops, and consultations to athletes and non-athletes for peak performance.
Procter & Gamble – Manager, Research and Development
July 1995 – July 1998
- Led and coordinated global research team on new product venture
- Developed novel technical test methods to measure unique product attributes
- Led product engineering and formulation for Febreze; launched product nationally
- Three patents received; multiple patents pending
Lectures, classes & seminars
Organizations/Groups
| American Cancer Society | University of Wisconsin – Madison |
| American Family Insurance | University of Cincinnati |
| Procter & Gamble | Wisconsin Department of Transportation |
| GILDA’S CLUB | Wisconsin Chiropractic Association |
| Gonstead Clinic | Iowa Chiropractic Society |
| Dean/St. Mary’s Healthworks | Palmer College of Chiropractic |
| St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center | Wisconsin Dietary Managers Association |
| Meriter Hospital | Minnesota State Chiropractic Society |
| Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin | South Dakota Chiropractic Society |
| OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center | University of Natural Medicine |
| Northern Kentucky Leadership Conference | Wisconsin Department of Commerce |
| Blue Sky School of Massage | University of Bridgeport |
| Headhunters Multi-Sport Club | Nutri-dyn |
| REI | Whole Foods |
| Madison Area Bodyworkers Association | Advantage chiropractic network |
| Wisconsin Department of commerce | University of natural medicine |
Lectures
- Chiropractic Nutrition 48 Hour Certification, Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, September-November 2015; March-April 2016; September-November 2016.
- Practical Solutions: Protocols, Tools and Techniques to Build a Thriving Practice, Nutri-Dyn, WI & MN, April 2014; WCA Fall Convention, WI Dells, WI, Sept. 2014; Great Plains Conference, Bismarck, SD, November 2014; ICS Spring Convention, Ankeny, IA, Feb. 2015; Sioux Falls, SD, November 2015.
- A Blueprint for Reducing Your Risk of Cancer, Gilda’s Club, Madison, WI – 2012
- Keeping Stress at Bay the Natural Way, Nursingmatters Expo, Madison, WI – 2012
- Integrating Nutrition to Accelerate Clients’ Results (Full day), Milwaukee, WI, 2010
- Integrating Nutrition to Accelerate and Enhance Patient Outcomes (Full day), Iowa Chiropractic Society, Des Moines, IA, 2010
- Integrating Nutrition to Accelerate Your Clients’ Results (Full day), South Dakota Chiropractic Society, Sioux Falls, SD, 2008
- Integrating Nutrition to Accelerate Your Clients’ Results (1/2 day), Minnesota State Chiropractic Convention, Bloomington, MN, 2008
- Overcoming Weight Loss Resistance, Whole Foods & Wisconsin DOT, Madison, WI, 2007-8
- Integrating Nutrition into Clinical Practice, Minnesota State Chiropractic Convention, 2007
- Applied Nutritional Concepts II, Iowa Chiropractic Society/Palmer Chiropractic College, Dubuque, IA, 2007
- Integrating Nutrition into Clinical Practice, Advantage Chiropractic Network, IA, 2006
- Integrating Nutrition to Accelerate Your Client’s Results, Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, Dubuque, IA, 2006
- Natural Approaches for Migraine Relief, Dean/St. Mary’s Healthworks, Madison, WI – 2005-2006
- Natural Approaches to Depression and Anxiety, Dean/St. Mary’s Healthworks – 2005-2006
- Nutritional Approaches to Hormone Rebalancing Therapy, Dean/St. Mary’s Healthworks & Whole Foods, Madison, WI – 2005
- Herbal and Supplemental Approaches to Hormone Rebalancing Therapy, Dean/St. Mary’s Healthworks & Whole Foods, Madison, WI – 2005
- Keeping Stress at Bay the Natural Way: Tension Release, Dean/St. Mary’s Healthworks & Wisconsin Department of Commerce Employee Assistance Program – 2005
- Managing Chronic Pain and Arthritis Through Nutrition, Dean/St. Mary’s Healthworks – 2005
- Natural Approaches to Hormone Replacement Therapies for Health Care Professionals, University of Bridgeport in cooperation with Nutrition Dynamics, Pewaukee, WI – 2004
- Proven Natural Approaches to Hormone Rebalancing Therapy, St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center OB/GYN Department, Madison, WI – 2004
- Complementary Therapies in Cancer Management, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin 7th Annual Educational Conference, Madison, WI – 2004
- Power Nutrients for Health, Wisconsin Dietary Managers State Convention – 2004
- Stress Management Series, Blue Sky School of Massage, Madison, WI – 2002, 2003, 2004
- Nutritional Approaches to HRT, Nurses Expo 2004, Madison, WI – 2004
- Natural Approaches to HRT, OSF Saint Anthony’s Medical Center, Rockford, IL – 2003 & 2004
- Holistic Perspectives on Health, Blue Sky School of Massage, Madison, WI – 2003
- Stress Management Workshop, American Family Insurance, Sun Prairie, WI – 2003
- Natural Approaches to Men’s Health, Man-to-Man (American Cancer Society) – 2003
- Naturopathic Principles, Wisconsin Department of Transportation EAP Managers – 2003
- Keeping Stress at Bay the Natural Way, American Cancer Society, Madison, WI – 2002, 2003
- Nutrition for Optimal Performance, Headhunters Multi-sport Club, Madison, WI – 2002
- Biological Terrain Assessment, University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, NM – 2002
- Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Household Cleaning Products, Whole Foods, Madison, WI – 2002
- Natural First Aid & Nature’s Medicine Cabinet, Natural Path Health Center – 2001, 2002
- Injury Recovery using Nutrition, Headhunters Multi-sport Club, Madison, WI – 2001
- Commencement Speaker, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI – 1995
Writings & Other Lecture topics
Accomplished writer & lecturer on numerous natural health subjects including:
| Acid/alkaline body chemistry | Breast & Prostate Cancer |
| Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) | Stress management & Tension release |
| Multiple sclerosis | Natural Hormone Rebalancing |
| Children’s health & Kids and Food | Raw cooking & Juice fasting |
| Complementary medicine | Inflammatory Disorders |
| Depression | Sports nutrition & performance |
| Fibromyalgia | Injury prevention / Injury recovery |
| Candida | Smoking Cessation |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) | Meditation & Visualization |
| Complementary medicine for health care professionals | Eco-friendly alternatives to household cleaning products |
| PMS & Menopause | Cleansing with the seasons |
| Creating a healthy home | Establishing healthy eating for life |
| Gluten/dairy free cooking | Holistic weight loss |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Natural immune boosting |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | Natural first aid |
| Migraine headaches | Nature’s medicine cabinet |