Meet your provider

Hello!

I came to SJI, as many new residents do, I presume, visiting and falling in love with the beauty, simplicity, and most importantly, at least for myself, the ocean. I have since had the good fortune to call this my home for several years.

Originally from Hawaii, Oregon, and California, I was born on the island of Maui in 1970 to young and nomadic parents. When we were little, my older brother and I ran free; we rarely wore shoes or clothes. My Australian grandmother would refer to us as her “feral grandchildren”, usually while she was making me drink out of a teacup with pinkies up, of course. We traveled or moved often, changing schools, friends, and homes.

I talk about this because often we ask one another the seemingly simple question, “Where are you from”? And, for me, I am never sure how to answer.

As someone with nomadic DNA I’ve always had an itch to move, to wander, looking for “home”. As I’ve traveled and grown, this has evolved, and now putting down roots feels more important than ever, and this community feels like home.

I created my practice as a means to give to my new community, myself, and my family. None of this would be possible without the support of my friends, family, and the incredible communities of the San Juan Islands. I cannot express the gratitude I feel for the people of the islands as I launch this endeavor, and I look forward to returning that generosity the best way I know how: by providing this community and these islands with the quality of healthcare they deserve.

With love and respect,

Aurora