Beyond the Clinic

Understanding the person behind the doctor.

Outside of the clinic, I'm a runner, a lover of music, and a trekker.They are simply the things that make me feel alive. They're the spaces where I learn about myself, where I understand struggle, patience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up. Come meet the person behind the psychiatrist.

Running Marathons

Running marathons

Running is meditation in motion for me.

I've completed 11 half marathons across varied terrains. These experiences taught me that showing up for yourself, even when it's difficult, is what truly matters.

Running teaches persistence. When I work with patients facing their own challenges, I draw on this lived understanding. Each step forward, no matter how small, is progress.

Singing & Music

Singing and music

Music expresses what words alone cannot.

I'm drawn to music that speaks to the heart—from classical ragas to contemporary compositions. It's about channeling emotion through melody.

In therapy, I listen for what isn't said—the silences between words. Music taught me that emotional experiences transcend all boundaries. Empathy lives in that shared emotional space.

Trekking & Mountain Exploration

Trekking in mountains

Mountains teach humility and quiet strength.

I've trekked to 15,625 feet. Each journey clarifies what truly matters. The physical challenge mirrors the emotional climbs my patients experience.

Take one step at a time. You don't need to see the summit to keep walking. This simple truth from the mountains guides every consultation.

Exploring Nature

Exploring nature and natural landscapes

Nature is where I find solace and grounding.

Forests, lakes, and natural landscapes remind me that everything unfolds naturally without struggle. Nature doesn't rush or judge; it simply is.

I encourage patients to spend time in nature because it quiets the mind's chatter and reminds us we're part of something vast and interconnected.

What This Means

Understanding the whole person.

When you come to see me, you're meeting someone who has sat in early morning darkness before a run, who has felt the vulnerability of singing alone, who has stood at high altitude and understood what it means to push through discomfort. These aren't achievements I'm proud of — they're simply part of who I am. And they deeply shape how I listen to you, how I understand struggle, and how I guide you toward your own wellbeing.

I believe the best psychiatry comes from someone who knows what it's like to be human in all its complexity. Someone who understands that true wellness isn't a destination but a practice. Someone who has learned, through their own life, that change happens one small step at a time, and that showing up matters more than being perfect.