Tranquil healthcare - integrative medicine for mental health

05/07/2026

Happy Nurses Week! I am Forever grateful for the path that led me to nursing and the privilege of walking alongside some of the most inspiring, compassionate healers and mentors . Nursing is rarely easy-—but it is deeply meaningful and endlessly rewarding.

04/29/2026

and mental health?
Cooking is a sensory, grounding experience - ie chopping, smelling, and creating all the nuggets that bring you into the present moment.

Like mindfulness, it invites you to slow down, tune in, and focus without judgment. Even simple cooking can shift your mind away from stress and into calm, intentional action. It helps re route and into meaningful action .. And bonus if you can work in a snack or dish that is rooted in heritage for deeper meaning and connection 🇮🇹🍕

What are some of your favorite decompression recipes ?

04/03/2026

It’s true -

Interacting with your dog can naturally increase serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin levels supporting mood, relaxation, and emotional regulation. At the same time, it helps lower cortisol (the body’s primary stress hormone
) reducing tension and easing feelings of loneliness- so snuggle up to your four legged furry pup and enjoy the small moments … It’s biologically therapeutic. 🐾

03/24/2026

As a mental health provider, I often recommend simple, accessible ways to regulate the nervous system—and spending time at the .
The Zoo is one of my favorite “lifestyle prescriptions” for stress reduction@and it’s FREE!

Think of it as a gentle therapeutic intervention: here is how - walking outdoors around animals lowers cortisol, improves mood, and supports cognitive clarity. The combination of nature, movement, and observing animals creates a unique state of soft fascination and awe…. allowing the brain to rest from overthinking. This can be an easy way for anyone dealing with anxiety, burnout, or emotional overload.

There’s also a grounding effect in watching animals simply exist. It subtly reinforces a different pace of being, which can help recalibrate our own emotional regulation.

So here is your RX:
Schedule 60–90 minutes, leave your phone on silent, walk slowly, intentionally and observe. Let it be less about “doing” and more about being.

03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day. ☮️✌️Today we celebrate all the woman of the world... may you know your own worth, strength, spirit, and courage and continue to make the world a better place. 💕❤️🌈🦄

02/27/2026

02/10/2026

What a fulfilling experience.
What a privilege to welcome the Buddhist monks on their 2300 mile journey into DC. Such an inspiration of hope to witness the right here in my neighborhood.

01/25/2026

I can’t help but speak up about this. As a fellow RN and a nurse-led practice, I cannot sit in silence while false narratives are being spread about this man and his character.

He is not a terrorist. The videos clearly show him trying to help. He was exercising his constitutional rights—peaceful protest and lawful firearm carry for which he was properly registered. This man dedicated his life to saving lives, including serving our nation’s veterans.He is not a Terrorist. He is not a radical .

Shame on those who choose to perpetuate efforts to slander his name.

We must stop the violence, stop the hate, and stand united, America.

To all my fellow nurses : thank you for your dedication, vigilance, and compassion for ALL your fellow humans. That is a gift. And what a tragedy that this nurse is no longer with us. It is truly heartbreaking .

12/23/2025

As we land into 2026 where you need to.
Set intentions that honor your capacity.
And move forward knowing that tending to your mental health is not a detour from your life—it is the foundation of it.

Here’s to a year of grounded growth, intentional healing, and choosing yourself❤️❤️❤️.

07/06/2025

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💔 Our hearts are with the Texas community and Camp Mystic community and all the families affected in Texas grieving this unimaginable loss — we are holding you in our hearts and prayers and praying for a miracle.

Holding you all in prayer. 🕊️

07/03/2025

I had the pleasure to present at this year‘s National Conference in Austin Texas alongside two esteemed colleagues, Dr. Grandy MD and Dr. de la Garza MD . Together, we focused our presentation on the clinical use sub disassociative ketamine in the treatment of mental health disorders,neurodegenerative disorders including dementia, and substance use disorders . It was an incredible honor to be among so many passionate professionals who are committed to advancing science based, innovative care for and what is possible with therapies. The energy and dedication in the room was inspiring, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing conversation around expanding access and improving outcomes for patients in the communities we serve.