Cove Natural Medicine

07/23/2025

Eczema in kids can feel relentless. Bombarded by the itching, the redness, the interrupted sleep. And just when things start to improve, another flare. Many parents are handed a prescription for a steroid cream and told to moisturize more. And while that approach can help with short-term symptom relief, it doesn’t always answer the bigger question: Why is this happening in the first place?

Learn what causes eczema in children and how a holistic, naturopathic approach can help. Explore the connection between skin, gut health, food sensitivities, and inflammation, plus gentle topical options to support healing.

07/16/2025

Let's Talk SIBO:
Digestive concerns are some of the most common complaints I see in practice and often some of the most persistent. They can flare after travel, a stomach bug, stress, or antibiotic use, or they can seem to appear out of nowhere. For many people, the discomfort becomes so familiar they start thinking it’s just how their body works. They normalize the excessive bloating, the unpredictable bowels, the discomfort. But sometimes, there’s a more specific explanation hiding beneath the surface.

SIBO is not just about symptoms. It is about the state of the digestive ecosystem and how well the body is managing digestion, absorption, and microbial balance. Relief often requires more than just killing bacteria. It requires a plan that also supports motility, repairs the gut lining, investigate

06/24/2025

Hot off the press: Sun safety!

There seems to be two extremes in the conversation around sun safety: fearing the sun or fearing sunscreen. But the truth lives somewhere in the middle. This is a conversation about balance. Real sun safety is about choosing what works for your lifestyle and sticking with it. I believe in finding simple habits you’ll actually follow for yourself and for the long-term health of your family.

There seem to be two extremes in the conversation around sun safety: fearing the sun or fearing sunscreen . But the truth lives somewhere in the middle. This is a conversation about balance. Real sun safety is about choosing what works for your lifestyle and sticking with it. I believe in finding

06/17/2025

Hello Brewer!!

It’s official! I’ll be joining all the amazing practices within the new Kinetic Wellness Center on S Main in Brewer!

I am so excited to bring more integrative healthcare to the Bangor-Brewer area, and I have so many ideas for events, support groups, and community building. More on that to come, but spoiler..there’s a yoga studio AND a an event space so the possibilities are endless!

July will be a time for setting up, but the books are officially open for August! My plan is to expand our care options to include pediatric wellness, menopausal care options and hormone therapy, and some acute care for ear infections, UTIs, tick bites, etc. One thing I am most excited for is the possibility of in house lab draws right across the hall, which will be a game changer!

I am slowly updating my website with all the changes, so bear with me. In the meantime, if you’re in the Greater Bangor area, consider scheduling your free consult so we can get you scheduled and ready to go in those first few weeks after opening!

And again, reminder for Portland patients. Nothing is changing! We are staying put!

05/28/2025

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—my practice is expanding to Bangor, Maine! I am very excited to bring more integrative healthcare options to the Bangor area, and will be expanding my offerings to do so. This includes acute care visits, more thyroid and hormone management, and expanded pediatric care.

More to come on office location, scheduling, and more, so stay tuned!

Portland Patients: Rest assured, there are no changes happening in Portland. Care is continuing as is!

05/28/2025

Exciting news with more announcements to come! Cove is expanding to Bangor! After many years rooted in the Portland area, my family and I recently made the move further north due to a wonderful opportunity for my husband’s career. While change always comes with its share of emotions, I’m incredibly grateful for this new chapter, and I am excited to be planting deeper roots in a region that already feels like home.

In the next few weeks I will be announcing our new practice location, opening date, and scheduling information, so stay tuned!

To my current patients in Greater Portland: rest assured, nothing is changing for you. I’m continuing to see patients in my Portland office and remain fully committed to supporting your care. This expansion simply allows me to share integrative care with a broader community, now offering services in both locations.

My practice is expanding to Bangor, Maine! After many years rooted in the Portland area, my family and I recently made the move further north. While change always comes with its share of emotions, I’m incredibly grateful for this new chapter, and I am excited to be planting deeper roots in a regio...

09/24/2024

As September gently fades away, we now get to welcome in the magic of Autumn. There is something so special about this time of cooler mornings, vibrant leaves, and cozy warm drinks 🍂🍎☕️

This change of seasons mirrors the shifts happening in both my practice and personal life, so onto the updates!

✨ In November I am transitioning to a new schedule consisting of two days at the Portland office and one day entirely virtual. Hours have been extended on in-person days. If this causes any trouble scheduling, let me know and I will try to accommodate.

✨ This Fall I am starting my IVF journey in hopes to build our family. IVF is centered around precise timing. This means that I may need to cancel last minute so that I can undergo the proper monitoring and procedures. I already know my planner, Virgo brain is going to struggle with this like it did during our IUIs over the summer. I thank you in advance for your flexibility as I navigate the IVF process.

I’ve been quietly grieving our fertility hopes and expectations over the last almost year and half, but now I am hopeful and excited for what’s to come. Your support and understanding mean the world to me as I embrace this new chapter — crossing our fingers that it all works out 💛

07/09/2024

🌊 MALE FERTILITY 🌊

Recently I published an article discussing male fertility and the importance of semen analysis. Typically when couples start trying to conceive, they are told try for 6-12 months before testing is completed. But I see things a little differently. I believe that testing both partners earlier can provide the couple with so much more peace of mind because you don’t know what you don’t know.

We can get an idea of the menstrual cycle and ovulatory function by looking at symptoms, but we really have no idea about s***m health without testing. And quite honestly, testing the s***m is very quick and easy.

What we know is that one in six couples experience infertility, and about 50% of the time that is s***m related. This is because s***m counts are declining at a rapid rate…and no one is really talking about it. By testing s***m early in the process, or ideally 3 months before trying to conceive, we can get a baseline and prepare you for the road ahead.

We don’t know what we don’t know, so why not test? To learn more about semen analysis and s***m health, check out my latest blog post linked in my bio.

06/18/2024

As of 2023, 1 in 6 people are affected by infertility. Let that sink in. Infertility is affecting men just as much as women. We are seeing increased rates of male factor infertility across the globe, and it is very common for the first semen analysis to be done after 12 months of trying. Those twelve months can feel like a lifetime. In my practice, I highly recommend testing s***m early in the preconception process so that we can find our baseline and support the body as is needed for natural and assisted conception. If you or anyone you know is trying to conceive, then be sure to send this to them!

Difficulty conceiving is a growing concern among couples and individuals these days. In my practice, many of my female patients inquire about their hormones in order to optimize fertility. This is such an important step before trying to conceive, but often the forgotten step is looking into male fer

04/23/2024

Soft self care is a concept that I have been embracing a lot over these last few months when life has felt especially complicated and challenging. Over these next few blog posts I will share some of my favorite soft self care practices, and to start us off we are talking about sunlight, stress, sleep cycles, and energy. It seems simple, but this is one of the most transformative practices we can incorporate into our mornings.

Soft self care is a concept that I have been embracing a lot over these last few months when life has felt especially complicated and challenging. One of the most simple and transformative self care practices we can do is morning sunlight exposure. It seems simple but it affects our circadian rhythm

01/08/2024

✨New year, new offering! I am so excited to offer fertility visits for couples! These visits are designed to bring both partners into the office so we can optimize fertility and discuss preconception care.

✨ Infertility is on the rise, and most often it is both male and female related. Our visits focus on building a fertility foundation so that we can normalize ovulation and hormonal health, improve egg quality, and optimize s***m count and quality. S***m health is often left out of the equation, but recent studies are showing a steep decline in s***m counts and s***m quality, and the cool thing is that it takes just three months to positively impact s***m health.

✨ So whether you are just now starting to consider trying or are planning for IUI/IVF, the things we start now will have an impact on your future baby.

Infertility is on the rise in our country, which is leading to a lot of heartbreak. It has doubled since 1980, and it is now affecting 1 in 6 couples. What we know is that the cause of infertility can be female related and male related, but more often than not, it is a little bit of both since s***m...