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Family medicine NP
Husband|Girl dad|Dog dad
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Promoting self care among diabetics & nurses.
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The first 1/2 of 2026 has brought us a lot of change (new location, new roles, and new responsibilities). While it’s mostly been positive, it’s also meant that the time we spend together has drastically decreased. And spending time together was the whole reason we started the business! So when we were invited to the @wearfigs retreat in Ojai, CA we jumped at the chance to spend 4 whole days together! It felt like exactly what we needed… time with our best friend with minimal distractions or business decisions!!! What we didn’t expect was how much we’d be changed by that time. It gave us the space to reconnect with each other, but also reminded us how important it is to surround yourself with people who just get it. Aside from some exciting personal and business inspiration (and a LOT of amazing new clothes); more importantly, we left with so many new friendships and a stronger sense of community. To everyone who shared their stories, supported us, made us laugh, challenged our thinking, and reminded us why connection matters so much, thank you. We came home feeling lighter (despite all the crying 😂), more inspired, and more connected, not just to each other, but to an incredible group of people we’re so grateful to now know. Sometimes stepping away from the business is actually one of the best things you can do for it & we are so excited to see what the future holds for us now. #figsretreat #figsambassador
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My heart is so full after attending last week’s ambassador retreat hosted by @wearfigs! FIGS brought together such an incredible group of healthcare professionals ranging from veterinarians and physicians to dentists and so many others. While we definitely enjoyed relaxing with pickleball, yoga, and walking through the beautiful Ojai scenery, the most meaningful moments came from connecting with other creators, sharing our stories, and supporting one another. It was so wonderful fostering old friendships and making so many new ones. So grateful to be part of a company that invests in the people behind the scrubs. 🩺 #figsambassador #wearfigs #doctor #scrubs #veterinarian
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You see smiles and inside jokes- I see the patients we’ve held, the wounds we couldn’t heal and the weight of every patient we’ve lost I see the questions, “how long can I do this for?” “Am I a failure for leaving the bedside?” “Am I not a good nurse if my heart can’t bear the weight of another loss?” All the tiny infractions piling up. I see the career changes The continued education and advanced degrees I see the student loans and the lives we’re trying to have outside of healthcare systems I see the steps taken towards sustainable careers… I see people who love to care who aren’t being cared nearly enough for 🤍 #figsambassador #wearfigs
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Turns out healthcare brand trips look a little different 🤍 Instead of matching FIGS bikinis at pool parties and perfectly curated photo dumps, this one was filled with movement, meaningful conversations, a lot of laughter, and healthcare professionals realizing we have far more in common than we think. I came home with a full camera roll, but that wasn’t the best part. It was watching a room full of healthcare professionals stop trying to have all the answers and start talking about the parts of this job we usually keep to ourselves. For a few days, 80 people who spend their lives caring for everyone else were given permission to care for themselves, too. I know I left a little lighter because of it. (I’d say we all left a little lighter but it’s all about those *I* statements IYKYK 😅) Not all brand trips are created equal. Thanks @wearfigs for bringing us the best of the best with #TheFIGSRetreat 🥰 #WearFIGS #FIGSAmbassador #AwesomeHumans #OjaiValleyInn
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I love y’all so much. I am so grateful to call all of you my friends. There is nothing quite like the FIGS Family. It’s so special. I cannot wait to see everyone again and get all the hugs. Thank you @wearfigs for creating a safe space for me and for accepting me for who I am💕
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This past week at the @wearfigs retreat reminded me that community matters, but so does coming back to yourself. One of the best parts was reconnecting with friends I’ve met through past FIGS events and meeting even more people who understand what it means to care deeply about the work we all do in healthcare. There was endless laughter, honest conversations, and the kind of support that makes you feel a little less alone. But the most important reconnection was with myself. Somewhere along the way, I started measuring my worth by everything I wasn’t doing. The patients I couldn’t save, the causes I couldn’t fix, the opportunities I couldn’t say yes to. I convinced myself that doing meaningful work wasn’t enough because there was always more that could be done. This retreat helped me reframe that. The goal isn’t to do everything. It’s to recognize the value in showing up, doing good work, and allowing that to be enough. To celebrate what this profession gives us instead of only carrying the weight of what it asks from us. I’m incredibly grateful to the FIGS community, to @trina.spear , @heatherhasson , @anum.hash , and the entire FIGS team for creating spaces that are equal parts inspiring, restorative, and ridiculously fun. I came home with new memories, stronger friendships, and a much-needed reminder that caring for ourselves is part of caring for everyone else 🥹💕 #wearfigs #figsambassador #thefigsretreat
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Day 2 of the @wearfigs retreat in #ojaicalifornia was one for the books. From morning pilates🧘‍♀️to afternoon pickleball 🏓 and an evening beside the pool; the day was jam packed with so much fun, laughter & a ton of tissues 🥹 Huge thanks to: pilates queen: @emmiedanza group facilitator: @cecilyelmas the entire FIGS team especially: @_dennisah_ @anum.hash @seejennyinstagram @auralflo23 @_goforkatey & @carakelley_ Our incredible ✨9/19✨ dinner mates: @doctor.tanjeet & @kkmoon266 And of course our pickleball partners: @dogtorkristi & @dr.britorgerson For those of you that were at the retreat, what was your fave part of day 2?
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May I present to you… Day 2 of #TheFIGSRetreat #WearFIGS #FIGSAmbassador #AwesomeHumans Started the day moving our bodies - Pilates with @teawithmd 🤍 Zero fun was had 😅 (laughing about how badly@my glutes were burning) More Pilates fun with @doctor.bayo @teawithmd @dreadyvet @dr.aliciagonzalezfernandez 🤍 My second professional Pilates picture being this glute bridge is sending me 💀 Got my booty kicked 🥵 Quick outfit change! @walden made the meditation set of my dreams 🥰 Searching for answers to “Why are you really here?” and “What are you ready to let go of?” Needed some serious undereye depuffing after the morning session 😭 Loved connecting with the gem of a human that is @doctor.bayo 🤍 Vibes were high when our man Isaac brought out the poolside frozen grapes 🍇 (Lucky to have @dr.nicolefein and @doctorstevie to ensure doggo safety while we enjoyed our snackies!) Love a Vinny pic to really make me look and feel tall 😜 From poolside reflection ➡️ dinner @vinnypatel @jesscaries @thebrittnyway @kishengodhia @adambfc Mermaid girls for life with @allie_flora 🧜🏼‍♀️ This week’s dinner chats were elite (with a side of Team Algeria soccer ⚽️) No words… … just a lotta love 🤍 One more “Dr. Kate is super tall” capture from the day 😅 And last but not least: Hi, I’m Kate. And I have a dessert problem. 😘
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Back home from the FIGS retreat and my heart is so full🥹💙 I became a FIGS Ambassador back in 2018 as a first year dental student. Looking back now as a pediatric dentist, it’s honestly pretty surreal to see how much has changed. If you had told that version of me where this journey would take me, I never would’ve believed you. Over the years, FIGS has been there through so many chapters of my life and career. I’ve met the most incredible people, built friendships that go so much deeper than social media, and found a community of healthcare professionals who inspire me every single day. Every retreat leaves me feeling recharged, motivated, and so grateful to be surrounded by people who genuinely want to see each other succeed. Thank you FIGS, for believing in me all these years and for continuing to bring healthcare professionals together. Thank you for creating a space where we can reconnect, learn from one another, and celebrate the work we do. I don’t take any of it for granted, and I feel so lucky to be part of this community. Until next time 🫶 #thefigsretreat #wearfigs #figsambassador #pediatricdentist #dentistry
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Sometimes we don’t realize how badly we need to stop, pause and reflect, until we actually do it. This week at the @wearfigs ambassador retreat, a room full of people in healthcare — the ones who hold space for everyone else — finally got to put it down. We connected. We got honest. We shared the grief and the hard stuff we usually keep tucked deep down, hidden behind our scrubs. Turns out purpose isn’t something you grind your way into. Sometimes it finds you in the pause. It was a great reminder for me personally to turn off autopilot and check whether my values are in alignment with my actions. It’s important to make time to check in with yourself. Grateful for these people and this reminder: you can’t pour from a cracked cup you keep pretending is full. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go take my own advice.
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Had to share a few more special moments from @wearfigs #figsambassador #figsretreat
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Had a rough day? Do yoga with these fools. Immediate joy will ensue. 😎 #Wearfigs #figsambassador #yoga #healthiswealth
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