“FNP, Friend, Advocate”

Laura holds dual board certifications as a Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. She was born in Oklahoma but raised in Michigan where she obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy. After graduation, she remained in Detroit and worked as a Registered Nurse at the Detroit Medical Center in the Emergency Department. Her commitment to providing quality healthcare to patients throughout all stages of life led her to California where she earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of San Diego.

Drawing from her emergency care background, Laura strives to develop a trusting and meaningful relationship with all of her patients in order to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing. She is passionate about caring for patients across the lifespan with chronic and acute illnesses as well as routine general wellness and preventative services. Her ideology concentrates on patient centered care that is collaborative, manageable, and personalized to the individual needs of each patient.

Laura enjoys outdoor activities with family and friends. Her interests include reading, exercising, spending time with her three dogs and discovering new destinations through travel.