Welcome to In Full Bloom

With over 27 years of experience as an orthodontist and practice owner, I developed a deep appreciation for the importance of teamwork and whole-person care. Today, as a Functional Medicine Health Coach and Breathwork Coach, I help individuals align the key pillars of lifestyle medicine with personalized habits and breathwork to support lasting vitality, balance, and well-being.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Microbiology before receiving my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. I then completed a three-year orthodontic residency at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where I received both my Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology. Afterward, I opened and successfully ran my own orthodontic practice for 27 years.

My interest in functional medicine grew from a deeply personal journey. Both my own autoimmune challenges and my son’s complex health issues led me to search for answers beyond conventional medicine. From a young age, my son struggled with severe food allergies, asthma, eczema, and autoimmune conditions, resulting in frequent hospitalizations. After a life-threatening illness and a later diagnosis of severe Crohn’s disease, I began studying functional medicine to better understand the root causes of chronic illness.

Through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and natural therapies, my son was ultimately able to achieve remission. This experience transformed my perspective on health and inspired my passion for lifestyle medicine and the power of food and daily habits to support healing.

After stepping away from orthodontic practice, I enrolled in the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy to formally pursue this passion and expand my training in lifestyle-based health coaching.

I help individuals improve their health through personalized lifestyle strategies and nervous system regulation. By aligning the core pillars of lifestyle medicine—nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, circadian biology, and connection—I support clients in building sustainable habits that promote vitality and long-term well-being.