Kiersten is a compassionate and dedicated Physician Assistant with over 24 years of experience practicing in California and Nevada.  She has clinical experience in a wide variety of specialties that include neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiology, primary care, and urgent care. 

Known for her approachable nature and unwavering advocacy for her patients, Kiersten ensures that each individual feels heard and supported. She is committed to finding the right solutions and guiding her patients toward better health.  In her own perimenopausal state, she became aware of a large deficiency in modern menopause education amongst providers and noticed significant barriers to access. She has spent countless hours studying the modern approach to hormone replacement therapies.  She has studied the benefits of hormone replacement from both a symptom standpoint and a longevity and quality of life standpoint.  She is dedicated to helping women experiencing symptoms of menopause and perimenopause go from feeling confused and stuck to becoming educated and empowered.  She recognizes that fortunate women may spend over half of their lives post-menopausal and that these years should be quality years where women thrive.

Kiersten resides in Reno, Nevada, where she spends her time working, skiing, hiking, lifting weights, traveling, going to church, and hanging out with her family (husband, daughter, and dachshunds) and friends.  Exercise and nutrition are a huge part of Kiersten’s life and have driven her to pursue extended education in nutrition and muscle-centric activity.  She has a passion for passing this along to her patients and recognizes the role that a healthy weight and metabolism have in creating a thriving and sustainable lifestyle.  She partners with an integrative functional lifestyle health consultant to provide extended offerings to her patients.