With over 20 years of medical experience and a passion for personalized, root-cause wellness care. Board certified since 2008, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University and later completed her MBBS at the University of Science, Arts, and Technology of Montserrat.
Mary Katherine takes a whole-person, integrative approach to health, blending evidence-based medicine with functional and wellness-focused strategies. Her clinical background includes urgent care, emergency medicine, orthopedic spine care, hormone optimization, pain management, and integrative wellness, allowing her to support both acute needs and complex, chronic conditions. Since 2020, she has also served as a Professor in the Health Sciences Department at Southern California University, teaching bachelor’s- and master’s-level courses in pathophysiology, chronic disease of aging, embryology, and human development. She has contributed to the academic field through the publication of two scholarly articles and by helping develop and redesign advanced health science curricula.
Mary Katherine is known for her compassion, empathy, and ability to truly listen. She partners with each patient to create individualized, lab-guided wellness plans designed to restore balance, optimize health, and support long-term vitality.
We believe that symptoms are signals—not inconveniences to ignore or suppress. Our approach to care is centered on listening, asking better questions, and using data to understand how different systems in the body are connected.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, I focus on education, partnership, and individualized care that empowers patients to take an active role in their health.
Many of the patients we work with have tried multiple treatments without lasting relief. Functional medicine allows us to move beyond symptom management and look at underlying contributors such as hormones, gut health, inflammation, nutrient status, and lifestyle factors.
This approach creates clarity and direction—especially for those who feel dismissed or frustrated by unanswered questions.
We commonly work with individuals who:
This practice serves individuals seeking clarity, education, and long-term wellness support.
Appointments are unhurried and collaborative. You can expect to be listened to, educated, and supported throughout your care. Virtual and in-person visits are available to meet your needs.
Each member of our team brings not just credentials—but deep care and real-world understanding into every session.
