Assists Dr. Ahrendsen's practice, especially in the areas of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism, sees patients for initial assessment and follow-ups, including Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA) testing, medication refills, and lab work
Education & Professional Certification
Certifications
MAPS Provider since 2012 (Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs); Board Certified in Integrative Pediatrics since 2016; Board Certified Primary Care by NCCPA since 1994
Education
College of Medicine, Physician Associate Program - University of Oklahoma
Fellowship
Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology - 2018
Professional Societies
Governor Appointed to Iowa Autism Committee 2009-2011
Professional & Personal Interests
Leadership Roles
Started a support group for parents with children who had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
Hobbies and Personal Interests
Grew up in Wisconsin, enjoys spending time with her children, taking guitar lessons with her daughter, yoga, walking with friends, and visiting family
