Meet Deborah

About

What is Rising Tide to you? 

Rising Tide is a unique approach of functional and traditional medicine to create optimal wellness. Much of the success in long-term results can be attributed to follow-up, health coaching, and support systems that we are known for.  We walk with you through your healing journey and are committed to exceeding your health goals, leading your life towards greater happiness and quality of life! What are you waiting for?

Tell us about your education and training…

I’m a triple-board-certified holistic, functional medicine, and primary care nurse practitioner.  I’ve been practicing functional medicine since 2005. In 2009, when I received my dual master’s training, I also found myself drawn to additionally train in acupuncture and energy medicine. Loving what I do, along with studying the ongoing advancements in the science of integrative medicine, correlative with the increase in cancers, acute and chronic diseases, I’ve additionally trained in embryonic plant stem cells,  ozone, and peptide therapies, to name a few more.

How do you take care of yourself?   

Wellness in my life is a holistic approach. Tying together body/mind/spirit with emotional/mental/physical/spiritual balance is key and takes daily consciousness.  Regular habits reinforce a healthy balance: I pray and meditate daily; eat well (Food is Medicine, yet food also can be recreational); exercise/movement- get outside in nature several times daily; connect and socialize with others regularly: with hobbies and those that bring you joy; sleep/rest/restore as Sleep is Medicine also!

What areas in your life do you see opportunities for growth?  

When we carve in time for regular mindfulness, meditation, and/or reflection, we begin to realize what we may need to change or add to our lives. Change is growth and growth is change.

This year, I’ve grown into a deeper awareness of whom and what I spend my free time on, and if it brings joy to my life. It is easy to get caught up in stale habits, stuck in nonthriving relationships, or feeling indebted to others, all of which contribute to one’s overall health.