I have always had a passion for helping others. My commitment to health care provides a pathway to develop relationships with people, allowing me to positively impact a person's health and well-being. I strive to develop a working relationship with each of my patients by offering a non-threatening and non-judgmental environment that promotes open communication and a high level of trust and mutual respect. As a family health nurse practitioner, I take on the responsibility of caring for individuals at any time in their life. My mission is to provide compassionate, holistic and high quality care for patients and their families at any point in their lifecycle, focusing on their unique needs and health requirements. I also strongly believe in personal responsibility and accountability. By educating patients and their families, I will provide them with tools and resources to become self-advocates and take active roles in their own health care and decision making."