Originally from Buenos Aires, I moved to the U.S. at 15, which shaped my diverse perspective on health. As a mom to three girls—Francesca, Faustina, and baby Magnolia—and our dog Pippa, I understand the importance of balancing family and self-care. I’m passionate about nutrition and believe food is medicine. I’m also deeply committed to supporting women through hormonal changes—perimenopause, menopause, and postpartum. My approach focuses on the foundations of health: real food, movement, mindfulness, and preventing illness by addressing root causes—not just symptoms. Direct primary care allows me to build deeper, more personalized relationships with patients. Outside of work, I recharge through gardening, meditation, and exploring nature. I gain inspiration through travel and the discovery of new places and cultures.

I grew up in Gulfport, Florida, raised by a single mother with my two brothers. I’m a proud first-generation college graduate. I’ve experienced firsthand how impersonal and broken healthcare can be—especially after losing my mother to largely preventable cancer. Her loss inspired me to become a doctor who truly sees and serves the whole person. In medical school, I fell in love with comprehensive care and became a general practitioner to support the patient at every life stage. I also earned a healthcare MBA to help fix our system and as a result co-founded Awaken Health, a direct primary care clinic focused on accessible, whole-person wellness. During medical school, I married my husband Jon and became a mom to two beautiful daughters, Ellie and Emma. Being a mother shapes how I practice—with empathy, presence, and heart. After healing from my own experience with depression, I know true wellness is physical, emotional, spiritual, and energetic. That’s the lens I bring to every patient I serve.

Paula is the heartbeat of our clinic, managing all the day-to-day operations with dedication, warmth, and efficiency. While she holds the title of office manager, Paula truly does it all—from coordinating patient care to handling administrative tasks, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Her exceptional organizational skills and commitment to providing a seamless experience for our patients allow us to focus on what we do best: delivering high-quality, personalized care. With a genuine passion for helping others, Paula is an invaluable part of our team, always going above and beyond to support both patients and staff.