"Marie strives to partner with her patients in order to understand their concerns and their goals. She spends time with her patients to ensure that they comprehend what is happening and what their treatment options are. Marie understands the importance of individualized health care, and works hard to ensure each of her patients feels educated and supported. Although she was trained as a family nurse practitioner, Marie has focused on women's health for much of her career and is particularly passionate about contraception, menstrual concerns, pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence. Marie also serves as an instructor in the nurse practitioner program at Seattle Pacific University."