I entered the world in 1983 feet first — a breech birth, which in one of my ancestral homelands, the Philippines, is seen as a sign a healer has arrived. At six weeks old, I was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare congenital liver disease, and I still live with my native liver today — a daily reminder of resilience and the power of nurturing the body. Alongside this journey of survival, I grew up sensing ancestral wisdom and intuition quietly flowing through me, gifts passed down through my family’s bloodline. These inner resources, combined with the lessons of my father — especially his words, “Food should be your medicine” — have shaped the path I walk today: learning, healing, and guiding others toward balance, wholeness, and vibrant health.

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I pursued a Master of Science in Gerontology to understand the body, mind, and spirit across the lifespan, then became a Registered Dietitian specializing in chronic disease, nutrigenetics, and integrative nutrition. Training in Dietetics and Integrative Medicine allowed me to bridge modern science with ancestral wisdom, creating an approach that is practical, grounded, and deeply intuitive. While integrative approaches often rely on costly lab tests or services that may not be covered by insurance, I focus on tools and practices that you can access and integrate into daily life. My work helps people reconnect with their bodies, manage stress and fatigue, support digestion and hormones, restore energy, and cultivate a sense of calm and clarity.

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​Living with my native liver every day reminds me of resilience, presence, and the sacredness of health. Beyond my work, I explore creativity and movement — crafting recipes for my first cookbook, drawing manta ray designs, and practicing Ori Tahiti and Indigenous movement arts. These practices keep me grounded, connected, and inspired, and they infuse everything I do as I guide others toward nourishing their whole selves.