I was born and raised here in Colorado. I never, ever wanted to leave because I enjoy the mountains and the changing of the seasons. Both my parents still live in Colorado. I have three younger brothers, three sister-in-laws, and a total of five nieces and nephews. I chose to go into the medical field because I had a strong desire to help people. It was my calling in a sense. I completed my undergraduate work at the University of Colorado and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology, my graduate work at the University of Northern Colorado with a Master’s in Exercise Physiology, and my Physician Assistant degree from Red Rocks. I graduated in 2005 and I am board certified.