My Story
Twenty-five years as a holistic doctor didn’t prepare me for my own Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Now I’m learning alongside others what healing really looks like when everything you thought you knew gets turned upside down. I bring both professional knowledge and the humbling reality of being a patient myself to these conversations.
My Journey to Purpose
For over two decades, I practiced as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in dermatology and building a thriving practice in Pacific Palisades. I lived what most would consider a healthy lifestyle—nourishing food, purposeful work, no smoking, only occasional social drinking. But life has a way of bringing us to our edges.
In 2023, I received a Stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis that shifted everything. A year later, when it progressed to Stage 4, I found myself navigating uncharted territory. Rather than retreat, I chose to integrate cutting-edge care at City of Hope with the holistic practices that have always grounded my approach to healing.
Then, in early 2025, fire destroyed both of my Pacific Palisades clinics—spaces I had poured my heart into for years. What could have ended my practice instead sparked transformation: a fully virtual practice that now reaches patients worldwide and the birth of Healthier Than Ever—a space to explore healing alongside others walking similar paths.
Why Healthier Than Ever
This podcast grew from a simple but powerful realization: I don’t have all the answers, and that’s exactly what makes these conversations valuable. Our diagnoses don’t define us, and healing happens on multiple levels—but how that unfolds is something I’m still discovering.
Through conversations with experts, patients, and healers, we explore together what it really means to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Each episode explores practical questions—managing side effects, preventing recurrence, or finding calm in the storm—while weaving together wisdom from traditional medicine, modern research, and lived experience. No one has to navigate this alone.
My Background and Approach
As a Doctor of Chinese Medicine specializing in dermatology and integrative oncology, I blend lineage-based Chinese medical practices with modern clinical strategies. I’ve helped thousands of patients with complex skin and health conditions, and my community involvement included serving as President of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce.
My approach honors both the art and science of healing—combining evidence-based treatments with time-tested wisdom, always recognizing that true health encompasses mind, body, and spirit.
Beyond the Credentials
I’m a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend who finds joy in nourishing food, deep conversations, travel, and creating beauty in daily life. Cancer has taught me not to wait for “someday” but to fully embrace today, and that lesson infuses everything I share.
What You Can Expect
Whether you’re facing your own health challenges, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of integrative wellness, this podcast offers meaningful conversations that go beyond surface-level advice. You’ll hear from leading experts, fellow patients sharing their stories, and healers offering both ancient wisdom and cutting-edge approaches.
Together, we’re building a community grounded in the belief that even in the hardest seasons, healing and transformation are possible.
