Upstream is a practice born from a deep love for supporting life to thrive, a relentless curiosity about what’s possible when we listen to the body and a refusal to accept that this is as good as it gets for healthcare in the US. The mission is to cultivate a space where health is understood as an interconnected, dynamic ecosystem honoring the body, mind, spirit, and our relationship with the natural world. I help people transform their symptoms from sources of confusion into clear, actionable insights for healing, empowering them to reconnect with their body’s innate rhythms and desires.

Upstream embraces a joyful and inclusive approach to care, think of me as your friendly sidekick on the journey to better health. I am here to complement the work of other practitioners you may consult, filling in the gaps of our conventional healthcare system with a diverse toolbox of practical, compassionate, holistic, and quantum support. I honor body diversity and practice through a Health at Every Size (HAES) lens offering personalized, compassionate care that meets you where you are.

Office hours in Kingston, Mondays and Fridays, 9am - 1pm.

House calls throughout Ulster County if you'd rather be seen at home.

Telehealth available as well.

Upstream doesn’t take insurance because visits run ~1-2 hours and Insurance typically covers brief visits focused on quick diagnoses and prescriptions, often requiring practitioners to see ~30-50+ patients/day.

Standard bloodwork can be covered by your insurance when ordered. Specialty functional medicine testing is available for those interested and is out of pocket.

Our first session is a long, unhurried conversation. We'll go through your health history, your concerns, your questions, your goals to understand not just what's happening in your body, but the fuller picture of your life. From there we build a plan together that includes things like nutrition, lifestyle practices, labs, supplements, medications. Whatever feels most relevant to where you are right now.

Holistic health coaching is ideal if you're seeking a personalized, sustainable approach to health. If you’re ready to explore the root causes of your symptoms, make lasting lifestyle changes, and take a more proactive role in your well-being but would like guidance and a supportive container to help you put the pieces together, holistic health coaching might be a great fit.

I offer support for:

• Skin Issues

• Hormonal imbalances

• Pre-diabetes and Diabetes

• Chronic fatigue and low energy

• POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)

• Digestive issues and gut health concerns

• High cholesterol, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome

• Autoimmune conditions

• Seasonal shifts in health, mood, or energy

• HPV and immune system support

• General health optimization and lifestyle support

Weaving together integrative functional medicine, time honored traditional wisdom, insights from quantum and circadian biology to help you feel your best. Care is personalized and holistic, offering slow /root cause focused support that honors your unique goals of care.

Inspired by global traditions and cultures of longevity, this approach to nutrition emphasizes whole, nutrient dense foods, mindful eating, and seasonally appropriate dietary practices personalized for your constitution. 

Founded in modern science, this approach looks beyond symptoms to uncover the root causes of health issues, treating the body as an interconnected system and using nutrition, lifestyle, in depth labs and targeted therapies to restore balance and resilience.

Plant medicine is a universal thread across cultures. We mindfully integrate specific herbs.Herbs may be incorporated in a variety of ways: teas, tinctures, powders, or topical preparations, selected thoughtfully to align with your individual needs and rhythms. These approaches complement lifestyle and nutritional guidance, offering a meaningful and grounding connection to the plant kingdom.

Drawing from thousands of years of Chinese medical wisdom, TCM explores the flow of Qi (vital energy) and the balance of organ systems. Through practices such as tongue and constitutional assessment, seasonal remedies, herbal formulations, and lifestyle guidance. This approach works to support harmony, resilience, and whole body balance.

Rooted in the ancient traditions of India, Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old body of medicine offering a holistic understanding of individual constitution (dosha) and the rhythms of daily and seasonal life. Through diet, routines, mindful practices, and herbal support we support digestion, vitality, and resilience.