I was born and raised in Yokosuka, Japan and moved to California when I was 21. I met Dr. Maria when I was a pre-vet student at UCLA. I graduated from Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, NY and completed a one year rotating internship at  the Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group in Ventura, CA.

In my spare time I enjoy playing music with my friends and spending time with my furry and feathered family.