It has been over a decade since I started my integrative and holistic medical practice in Austin, TX, and what I offer now is similar and different than what I offered when I started my practice.   On a recent family trip to Maui I was inspired by the Hono, the green sea turtle, and what it represents. This website has been updated to reflect that.

Originally, the name Whole Health Austin came from a desire to convey an offering that was broader and deeper than conventional medicine—this has not changed since I started this practice. Our lives encompass more than just the physical or chemical. The relationships we choose have as much bearing on how we live as what we eat. If we believe this, then examining our identity and our relationship with ourself is of the utmost importance in navigating wellness.  In my personal pursuit I have found that asking the core questions, "Who am I?", "What do I want?", and "Am I in control of my time?" has helped me better navigate my existence, and along the way, as a side effect, I have enjoyed more time being well (I don't deny that this is a very subjective personal impression).

In asking myself, "What do I want and am I control of my time?", I recognized that I love seeing and being with people. I truly enjoy seeing infants, toddlers, children, teenagers and adults of all ages. It is a sacred privilege to get to know people over time and witness their lives.  Each visit is a learning opportunity for me as well as a chance to share meaningful information with the people I see.  Similarly, it is powerful to share pieces of my life with others.   Trust and time foster deep connection which travels in parallel with therapeutic relationships.  In order to have control of my time and spend more of it in direct one-on-one interaction with my patients, and my family, I made a conscious decision to not take health insurance.  It was not a decision made lightly.

At present, my panel of patients is full. However, if you are still interested in working with me on your wellness I’m happy to read your inquiry.  If it's a good fit and I have the bandwidth we can coordinate an initial consultation. Please contact me here.

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