As your family grows.
Maternity and Emergency care.
Our mission at Victoria Oceanside Health is to continue to work hard to provide all of our patients with timely, compassionate, competent care.
The last few years have been a challenge for everyone. The toll it has taken on Health Care Workers has left British Columbia in a Primary Care Crisis. Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we emerge from the pandemic and continue to keep our patients and staff safe.
After growing up in beautiful Nelson, BC I completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and then went on to complete my medical degree, also at UBC, in 1990. After graduation, I joined my husband in Victoria, and have been working in full service Family Practice and Maternity Care since.
I am passionate about Family Medicine. I so enjoy the ongoing longitudinal relationships with patients, and feel it is a privilege to help people through some of the most vulnerable times in their lives.
In my leisure time I love being active in the outdoors, cycling, hiking, and skiing. I have an amazing husband and 2 wonderful grown boys who share my passion for the outdoors.
I was born and raised in the snow belt of southwestern Ontario. Wisely, after finishing my Bachelor of Science at University of Waterloo, I flew the coop and moved to beautiful British Columbia. In 2006, I completed my medical degree at UBC. Thereafter, I decided to try island living and moved to Victoria. I am so happy to call Victoria home and feel privileged to practice family medicine and maternity. I find joy in each and every delivery.
My true passion in life is being a mother to my two wonderful daughters. I adore spending time with my family outdoors and having lazy snuggly mornings with a coffee nearby. I can often be found having dance parties with my girls and also curling up with a good book.
Growing up in Calgary, AB but headed to the east coast to complete my undergraduate degree in Psychology and International Development at Dalhousie University. I then returned to Calgary for medical school. In 2014, my husband and I came to Victoria to complete our residencies. During this time, I had the honour of being trained by Dr Doyle. After locuming in Victoria, and then Vancouver for a number of years, I am thrilled to be joining this practice of dedicated physicians.
Family medicine brings me so much joy to be able to care for patients of all ages, and for all their health concerns. Additionally, I have always had a special interest in women’s health and maternity care. It is such a privilege to be a part of that journey with my patients and their families.
Outside of work, I enjoy being as active as possible - running, mountain biking, and skiing. These days, our adventures also include 2 little boys!
After completing the Medical Office Assistant Course, I have been working in this office since 1993! I am working amongst a wonderful team of physicians here.
I have one son who's now an adult and I have loved every minute of watching him grow up. My favorite place to be is on the golf course with my husband and son. I'm so grateful for my health, my work, my family & friends.
After completing the Medical Office Assistant Course, I have been working within the Health Care field since 1995. I enjoy working at this Office each week, helping both the staff, and patients, however I can.
When not at this office, I am working at growing my own, home-based business.
We all teach UBC Family Practice Residents in our office. This is an important aspect of giving back and ensuring that there are competent family physicians for your future care.
Residents are doctors that have finished their medical in school training and are doing their final 2 years of practical training in our office and in the local hospitals. You may see a resident, online or in person at our office or at the hospital. Please welcome them as part of your care. They are always very well supervised, and each visit is reviewed with one of us.