I am a General Pediatrician practicing in Pierre, SD for Avera Medical Group. I also see patients one half-day weekly at Oahe Valley Health Center in Fort Pierre, SD.  My practice encompasses all general pediatric care including outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital services from newborns through adolescence covering acute and chronic care.  Practicing medicine for me is about focusing on preventative measures and helping patients and families develop healthy lifestyle choices so they can live their best lives.  This includes recommending a Whole Food Plant Based diet, routine physical activity, good sleep hygiene, reducing stress, staying socially connected and reducing risky and unhealthy behaviors.  I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Diplomate in the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.