My journey to becoming a naturopathic physician began with an unlikely fascination: human behavior and what makes people tick. Originally fascinated by studying brains and animal behavior with dreams of becoming a veterinarian, my lifelong modeling career—which began in infancy—gave me a unique front-row seat to observe human behavior in its most image-obsessed form. This dual perspective of scientific curiosity and industry experience taught me firsthand the destructive power of perfectionism and external validation—and more importantly, how these mental patterns create devastating physical stress on the body.

After losing both parents to our nation’s top killers—heart disease and cancer—when they were far too young, I threw myself into building my career—powering through grief while maintaining the demanding pace of modeling and medical school. Ironically, this drive for excellence nearly destroyed my health, leading me to stage 2 adrenal fatigue despite being a doctor who specialized in the very condition I was experiencing. This personal crisis became my greatest teacher, revealing how cortisol—the stress hormone—was the missing link in so many health puzzles.

My rock bottom became my breakthrough. When conventional approaches failed my own healing, I discovered that dance—something I’d loved as a child but abandoned in pursuit of “success”—literally saved my life. This revelation transformed not just my health, but my entire approach to medicine, helping me understand that true healing requires addressing both the physical symptoms and the underlying stress patterns that create them.

Today, as founder and CEO of Pingel Progressive Medicine, a thriving concierge medical practice, and Total Health Apothecary, I bring this unique blend of medical expertise, personal transformation, and creative energy to help stressed professionals break free from the perfectionism trap. My integrative approach combines cutting-edge naturopathic medicine with practical lifestyle solutions, always addressing the root cause: how chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels affect every system in the body.

My bestselling book Total Health Turnaround has sold over 60,000 copies, establishing me as a trusted voice who understands that true wellness flows from self-love, not perfection. Drawing from both the image-focused world of fashion and the healing wisdom of naturopathic medicine, I help people reconnect with their authentic selves and discover that joy isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential medicine that literally changes your biochemistry.

I’ve been featured on major TV platforms and in publications such as Prevention Magazine and Mind Body Green. As host of the YouTube show “What Am I Modeling?”, I explore how our daily choices shape not only our health but what we model for others.

My mission is simple: help you feel better, stress less, and live with joy.

Surprising tidbit: When I’m not transforming lives through my work, you’ll find me breaking it down on hip-hop dance floors—living proof that finding your joy is the ultimate medicine.

My journey to becoming a naturopathic physician began with an unlikely fascination: human behavior and what makes people tick. Originally fascinated by studying brains and animal behavior with dreams of becoming a veterinarian, my lifelong modeling career—which began in infancy—gave me a unique front-row seat to observe human behavior in its most image-obsessed form. This dual perspective of scientific curiosity and industry experience taught me firsthand the destructive power of perfectionism and external validation—and more importantly, how these mental patterns create devastating physical stress on the body.

After losing both parents to our nation’s top killers—heart disease and cancer—when they were far too young, I threw myself into building my career—powering through grief while maintaining the demanding pace of modeling and medical school. Ironically, this drive for excellence nearly destroyed my health, leading me to stage 2 adrenal fatigue despite being a doctor who specialized in the very condition I was experiencing. This personal crisis became my greatest teacher, revealing how cortisol—the stress hormone—was the missing link in so many health puzzles.

My rock bottom became my breakthrough. When conventional approaches failed my own healing, I discovered that dance—something I’d loved as a child but abandoned in pursuit of “success”—literally saved my life. This revelation transformed not just my health, but my entire approach to medicine, helping me understand that true healing requires addressing both the physical symptoms and the underlying stress patterns that create them.

Today, as founder and CEO of Pingel Progressive Medicine, a thriving concierge medical practice, and Total Health Apothecary, I bring this unique blend of medical expertise, personal transformation, and creative energy to help stressed professionals break free from the perfectionism trap. My integrative approach combines cutting-edge naturopathic medicine with practical lifestyle solutions, always addressing the root cause: how chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels affect every system in the body.

My bestselling book Total Health Turnaround has sold over 60,000 copies, establishing me as a trusted voice who understands that true wellness flows from self-love, not perfection. Drawing from both the image-focused world of fashion and the healing wisdom of naturopathic medicine, I help people reconnect with their authentic selves and discover that joy isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential medicine that literally changes your biochemistry.

I’ve been featured on major TV platforms and in publications such as Prevention Magazine and Mind Body Green. As host of the YouTube show “What Am I Modeling?”, I explore how our daily choices shape not only our health but what we model for others.

My mission is simple: help you feel better, stress less, and live with joy.

Surprising tidbit: When I’m not transforming lives through my work, you’ll find me breaking it down on hip-hop dance floors—living proof that finding your joy is the ultimate medicine.