Heidi grew up in the natural beauty of the Connecticut countryside. She benefited from working with naturopaths and alternative care providers from a young age addressing her own health issues. Heidi always had a strong interest in the medical arts and never understood why the modern system had such separated silos between the allopathic and holistic methods of healing.

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After attaining a BA in Biology from Drew University, Heidi attended Rutgers University and the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey Physician Assistant Program, ranked in the top 5 programs in the country where she graduated summa cum laude. As a PA, Heidi anticipated that she could bridge the worlds, adding nutritional and lifestyle interventions with allopathic acute care management. She spent much of her career in emergency medicine with a concentration in ambulatory care and pediatrics. She loved the variety and the continuous learning that the environment required. She also appreciated learning the business aspects of corporate management and how our healthcare system functions.​

 

After seeing many patients who did not have answers to their medical issues through the traditional system, Heidi felt there had to be another way.  She began attending integrative medicine conferences, was introduced to Functional Medicine and her passion was reignited. Heidi completed The Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner Program in 2015, becoming was one of the first PAs to acquire this honor. She has been working in integrative medicine since that time.​

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Heidi enjoys helping people feel better – it’s that simple. We are all here to explore our gifts and passions as we shine our light out into the world. When our health is out of alignment, the energy required to be our best is subdued and we can feel exhausted, overwhelmed and lackluster. Using her medical acumen and integrative knowledge base, Heidi enjoys seeing her client’s increase in energy, vitality and improved mood, allowing her clients to live their best lives more fully.​

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Heidi enjoys taking an integrative approach to common and complex conditions. She has the compassion and open heartedness to help those feel comfortable who have been ignored, shamed or unheard by the current system and instead offers another approach to improving health.  Heidi is comfortable with pediatric as well as adult patients, as well as special need populations such as autism and behavioral disorders.  

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Her mantra is to, “Help the everyday warrior feel everyday wonderful.”​   Instead of life being challenging, Heidi's concentration is on returning individuals to health while creating room for more joy and less tension in our day-to-day lives. 

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In her free time, Heid enjoys being outside in nature, gardening, hiking, traveling and playing with her dog, Zoe.  She adores her growing community here in Asheville and feels grateful to be surrounded by the beauty of nature.​

 

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