Category: Medical Staff

Biography

Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and later Southern California by parents who worked tirelessly in faith-based non-profits, I knew from a young age that I wanted to commit my life to benefitting others. I developed strong passions for social justice, advocacy, and mental health wellness by working as a case worker for individuals with severe mental illness prior to medical school. This passion continued throughout my time in medical school at A.T. Still School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona and Family Medicine residency training at Harbor-UCLA in LA county. Now, as a board certified Family Medicine physician, I am excited to build trusting therapeutic relationships with patients, provide comprehensive patient-centered care, and be an active community member that aspires to improve the health of the whole community.

Practice Philosophy

I believe in patient-centered care that begins with creating a safe space where patients can come as they are and explore what wellness can look like in their lives. I would like to collaborate with and empower patients towards healthy living.

Biography

I went into nursing because I wanted to be able to help patients in all aspects if their health and be able to educate them on disease prevention. I started my nursing career in 2009. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Nursing from California State University, Fullerton and worked as a critical care nurse for over 10 years. In 2018, I graduated from Samuel Merritt University with a Master’s of Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Practice Philosophy

I feel privileged to have experienced both acute care, as a bedside nurse and now, community care as a nurse practitioner. I feel passionate about providing patients with education and resources, so that they may feel in control of their health and better prepared to manage and prevent illness.

Biography

Welcome! I completed my undergraduate degree in Health and Human Services from Cal State Fullerton. Afterwards, I completed my Masters Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Yale School of Nursing. There, I was a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Scholar. I chose to further my skills through a Nurse Practitioner Residency program at Santa Rosa Community Health.

Prior to joining the Hurtt Family Health Clinic, I had experience working at an FQHC and a private practice as an FNP. I am grateful to now be a part of the Hurtt Family Health Clinic.

Practice Philosophy

Growing up in this community, I have experienced and observed limited health care access to those with cultural, economic, and language barriers.
I think it is important that our local community has equal and fair access to meet their health care needs.
My goal is to educate, empower, and motivate my patients to live a healthy lifestyle.
Fortunately, I work with a great team at Hurtt. I believe we are making a positive difference in our community.

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