Born in New York, I completed my education in Vienna. After studying medicine at the University of Vienna, I gained experience at the Adula Clinic in Germany, specializing in psychosomatics and psychotherapy. Subsequently, I pursued training as a general practitioner in Salzburg and attended TCM seminars with Dr. Florian Ploberger, a distinguished TCM physician.
 

Following the birth of my first child, I not only successfully completed my general practitioner training in Vienna but also earned a qualification as an academic hospital manager at Vienna University of Economics and Business. Later, I concluded my psychotherapy training (logotherapy and existential analysis following Viktor Frankl) at Danube University Krems. Following maternity leave with my second child, I completed my specialization in psychiatry and psychotherapeutic medicine at the 2nd Department of Psychiatry (headed by Dr. Langer) at the former Otto Wagner Hospital. My work primarily involved the outpatient clinic for general psychiatry, neurology at the Otto Wagner Hospital (headed by Dr. Lackner), as well as electives at the addiction center and forensics (headed by Dr. Schindler).
 

Presently, I serve as a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapeutic medicine at the Ottakring Clinic's special outpatient clinic for peripartum psychiatry. Here, I provide care for mothers and fathers experiencing mental health crises around the time of childbirth until their child is one year old. Assisting patients during this unique phase of their lives, as they transition into parenthood, holds particular significance for me.
 

Over the years, I have enriched my life and medical career (doctorate obtained in January 2001) through continuous professional development (e.g., Orthomolecular Medicine ÖÄK). My approach integrates a comprehensive understanding of the body (as a general practitioner) and an openness to naturopathic treatments into a holistic strategy for addressing your symptoms. Recognizing the interconnectedness of body and mind, I emphasize that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. For instance, a deficiency in nutrients can manifest symptoms similar to mental illness, while prolonged physical stress may also trigger mental health issues. Incorporating herbal preparations (phytotherapeutics) and micronutrients, either as an alternative or supplement to traditional drug therapy, can enhance the long-term success of treatment. Together, we will devise a treatment plan to significantly improve your symptoms, as there is always a way.