For more than 27 years, Jennifer’s journey in healthcare has been guided by one deep belief — that true healing begins at the root. As both a Family Nurse Practitioner and a mother for the past 18 years, she has experienced firsthand how interconnected the body, mind, and spirit truly are. That understanding has shaped not only how she lives, but how she cares for her patients.
Throughout her career — from psychiatric pediatrics and school nursing to working alongside a renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and teaching at the university level — Jennifer has gained a wide range of clinical experience.
But what she has grown to love most about functional and integrative medicine is the opportunity to care for patients across every stage of life. From children to adults, she finds joy in building long-term relationships and helping individuals and families pursue whole-person wellness together.
As a yoga student and instructor for over 25 years, a community advocate, and a lifelong learner, Jennifer brings empathy, balance, and perspective into each patient interaction. She feels honored to walk alongside patients of all ages as they seek clarity, connection, and healing from the inside out.
Outside the clinic, Jennifer enjoys time with her family, music, gardening, pottery, skiing, tennis, and being outdoors with her white Labrador — living out the same wellness principles she encourages in her patients.
Education:
- Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri – Master of Science in Nursing
- Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Specialties:
- Functional and Integrative Medicine
- Integrative Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations:
- Great Circle Boys and Girls Town, Advisory Board Member
- Community Advisory, Board Member (MSU Care Clinic)
- Villages in Progress, Board Member
Community Service:
- St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital / Springfield Missouri / Volunteer
- Junior League of Springfield – Isabel’s House / Springfield Missouri