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Trailblazer Pediatrics

Personal, modern pediatric care focused on relationships, prevention, and helping kids thrive.

Founder + Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Trailblazer Pediatrics

I’m passionate about providing thoughtful, relationship-based care for kids and families. With a focus on prevention, connection, and accessibility, I built Trailblazer Pediatrics to bring a more personal and modern approach to pediatric medicine. My goal is to help every child grow with confidence, curiosity, and wellness. 🌿💫

08/31/2026

✨ 𝟙𝟘 𝕋ℍ𝕀ℕ𝔾𝕊 𝕀 𝕎𝔸ℕ𝕋 ℙ𝔸ℝ𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕊 𝕋𝕆 𝕂ℕ𝕆𝕎 𝔹𝔼𝔽𝕆ℝ𝔼 ℂ𝕆𝕃𝔻 & 𝔽𝕃𝕌 𝕊𝔼𝔸𝕊𝕆ℕ 🤧🍂

① 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 🌡️
A 102° child who is drinking, eating, playing & comfortable may not need fever medicine. Treat discomfort—not the thermometer!

② 𝑰𝒃𝒖𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒔𝒏’𝒕 “𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓” 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒚𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒍 💊
They work differently, and both can be effective when used appropriately. Age matters.

③ 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒅𝒐 𝑵𝑶𝑻 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔 🦠
Colds, flu & RSV are viral. Antibiotics won’t make them go away faster, nor will they prevent a bacterial illness from occuring.

④ 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏/𝒀𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒖𝒔 ≠ 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 💚💛
Mucus changes color during normal viral illnesses. Color alone does not mean antibiotics are needed.

⑤ 𝑽𝒊𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 “𝒑𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒚𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌” 🦠➡️🦠
One virus can be followed by another before your child is ever completely symptom-free. Yes, they really can seem sick for a MONTH. 😩

⑥ 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝑺 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆 💧🛌
Fluids, rest, saline, suction, humidified air & honey (over age 1) can be some of the best treatments for a viral illness. My FAVE are nasal saline lavages for little ones who can’t or won’t blow their nose.

⑦ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓 🌡️
Fever is part of the immune response. The goal of medication is comfort, not getting the temperature back to 98.6°.

⑧ 𝑶𝑻𝑪 “𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆” 𝒊𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 🚫💊
Especially in younger children

08/25/2026

I’m not afraid to say it: I do not stand with ICE.

I don’t support what they are doing, and I don’t support the way people and families are being treated.

As a pediatric nurse practitioner, this hits me especially hard because children are being traumatized by this. Not just the children who are immigrants, but all children.

Kids are scared that their parents, or their friends’ parents, might disappear. They’re scared their friends won’t come back to school. They’re hearing about raids, detention, deportation, and families being separated. They’re wondering if ICE is going to show up at their school or in their neighborhood.

That is trauma.

And then there are the children and families actually experiencing detention, separation, fear, and uncertainty firsthand. We cannot pretend that these experiences don’t have harmful effects on a child’s mental and physical health.

I’ve worked with children my entire career. I know what trauma looks like. I know what chronic fear does to a developing brain. And I know that children don’t simply “get over” experiences like this because adults tell them everything will be okay.

There is just so much wrong with this.

And I’m not going to stay quiet because it’s uncomfortable to talk about.

Immigrants are part of what makes this country what it is. They build here. They work here. They raise families here. They care for our communities. They are our neighbors, our friends, our coworkers, and our patients.

These are people. These are families. These are children.

I believe in compassion.
I believe in dignity.
I believe children deserve to feel safe.
And I believe we can have conversations about immigration without dehumanizing people or traumatizing children.

So yes, I’m saying it plainly:

I do not stand with ICE or this administration.
I stand with children.
I stand with families.
I stand with immigrants.
And I will always stand up for the health, safety, and well-being of the children I care for.

If that makes some people uncomfortable, so be it. Some things are worth being uncomfortable for.

08/21/2026

One of the biggest things I love about Direct Primary Care? I finally have the time to be as thorough as I’ve always desired. 🩷

In my previous practice settings, seeing 20–30 patients a day meant there simply wasn’t always enough time to truly dive deep into every chart, every concern, and every detail. I was constantly moving to the next patient.

Now, with my own Direct Primary Care practice, I’m able to give each family the time they actually need. ✨

And one of the little things I’m most proud of?

Every single patient gets an After Visit Summary.

Whether it’s a sick visit or a well-child visit, you leave with a summary of what we discussed, what we found, and what the plan is moving forward.

If referrals are needed, your AVS can include the information you need to follow through, including phone numbers and where the referral may be sent.

Because I never want a family to leave thinking:

“Wow, that was such a great appointment… but what did we just talk about again?” 😂

You shouldn’t have to remember everything from a 30-60 minute conversation with your pediatric provider.

You deserve consistent, thorough, evidence-based care with a plan you actually understand.

That’s what Direct Primary Care means to me. 🩷

More time.
More communication.
More continuity.
More thoughtful care.

And honestly? This is the kind of pediatric care I always wanted to provide. 🥹✨

This is your sign to enroll your child at Trailblazer pediatrics.

08/20/2026

A little conversation with my girls about something I think we sometimes forget: what a privilege it is to have vaccines 💉🤍

I’ve always been really open with my girls about vaccines and I recommend my families do the same. Before we went to an appointment, if they were getting shots, I told them ahead of time. I never wanted to surprise them at the visit or use vaccines as a threat: “If you don’t behave, you’re getting a shot!” 😬

When we do that, kids can start to associate vaccines with punishment or something to fear, instead of understanding that they’re something that helps protect them.

I’m all for asking questions, doing your research, and making informed choices for your family. But I also think it’s pretty incredible that we have vaccines that can protect our kids from diseases that once caused so much illness, disability, and death.

As a pediatric provider, I’m genuinely grateful we have them. And as a mom, I don’t take that privilege lightly.

Because sometimes the greatest medical advances are the ones we’ve become so accustomed to that we forget just how amazing they are. ✨

08/19/2026

There are some things as a mom I hope my kids never have to experience.
Cancer. Meningitis. Whooping cough. Tetanus. Diphtheria.

If I can reduce their risk of facing them, I’m going to.

💉 Tdap: Whooping cough isn’t just “a bad cough.” It can be incredibly dangerous for babies, and protecting our older kids helps create another layer of protection for the most vulnerable people in our lives. 👶🏼 🧓🏽

💉 Meningococcal (MCV): This protects against meningococcal disease, which can cause meningitis and bloodstream infections. An otherwise healthy 11-year-old can be exposed through close contact, sharing drinks, kissing, or respiratory secretions. It can progress very quickly and become life-threatening.

💉 HPV: This vaccine is cancer prevention. HPV can cause several types of cancer, and we have the opportunity to protect our kids before they’re ever exposed. I often hear, “We’re teaching them to wait until marriage” and I completely respect those values. We can’t predict every circumstance life may bring, including unexpected or inappropriate exposure, so giving that protection early is another safeguard.

And honestly? I didn’t have this option growing up. My daughters do. That feels pretty incredible to me.

And yes, I’m aware that government recommendations and medical recommendations aren’t always the same thing right now. 🙃

I’m going to keep looking at the actual evidence, decades of research, disease data, safety data, and the recommendations of the medical organizations whose job it is to care for children.

The AAP continues to develop its recommendations through a formal evidence-review process, looking at disease burden, vaccine safety, effectiveness, and the available scientific literature.

I’m a nurse practitioner🩺 not a politician 😈. 😂 So I’m going to practice medicine based on medicine.

And if that means choosing vaccines that have decades of research behind them to help prevent diseases and cancers my daughters may otherwise face someday… that’s a pretty easy decision for me.

08/17/2026

20 × 2 🎂

This birthday has me feeling incredibly grateful. For my family, the people I love, and the fact that I get to practice medicine on my own terms and have the career I once dreamed about. Life hasn’t always gone according to plan, but I truly believe everything happens for a reason. ❤️

A few days ago in Old Town, I randomly said hello to a 92-year-old woman. That little hello turned into one of the most beautiful conversations.

She gave me the best advice: wake up happy, stay positive, be grateful, stay active, read, be joyful, and always look for the good in people.

Then she pointed across the street and said, “See that guy? That’s my hot boyfriend. We’ve been together for 40 years.” 😂

She and her hot boyfriend are traveling around with no real plan. When I asked where they were going next, she said, “I have no idea. We’re just figuring it out as we go.”

She told me about her career, her family, and her life, and the joy in her eyes was unforgettable.

I want to be like her one day.

It reminded me that I still have SO much to look forward to: more life, more travel, more experiences, more memories, more dancing, more laughing, and hopefully someday, wandering around with my own “hot boyfriend” with absolutely no idea where we’re going next. 😂

My girls were there for the whole conversation, and I couldn’t help but wonder if maybe that random hello wasn’t random at all.

08/04/2026

📚🎒 Before you post that adorable back-to-school photo… take a moment to pause.

As parents, we love celebrating our children’s milestones. But once a photo is shared publicly, we lose control over where it goes, who saves it, and how it may be used.

Unfortunately, there are people online who misuse children’s images in ways that are inappropriate and dangerous. There are also small details in photos like school logos, teacher names, bus numbers, street signs, or location tags, that can unintentionally reveal more information than you realize.

A few simple ways to help protect your child:
• Keep your social media accounts private.
• Avoid sharing identifying information.
• Turn off location services before posting.
• Consider sharing photos directly with family and friends instead of publicly.
• Think about your child’s digital footprint and the future they’ll inherit.

This isn’t about fear or guilt, it’s about giving our children the same protection online that we work so hard to provide in the real world.

Let’s celebrate our kids while keeping their safety and privacy at the forefront.

Have you changed the way you share your child’s photos online? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

07/29/2026

My kid has an ear infection… and I’m NOT rushing to get antibiotics. 👀😂

Meanwhile, I recently saw another kid with an ear infection who absolutely DID need antibiotics.

Plot twist: Both can be true. 🫠

Not every ear infection needs antibiotics, and not every ear infection should be “wait and see.” Age, symptoms, severity, whether it’s one or both ears, how long it’s been going on, and what the eardrum actually looks like all matter.

This is why I’m a big fan of individualized care instead of the automatic “ear infection = antibiotic” equation. 🧠✨

I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to sick visits. Every kid gets an individualized plan based on THEIR symptoms, THEIR exam, and THEIR specific situation.

Educational content only. This is not medical advice. If your child is sick or you’re unsure whether they need antibiotics, have them evaluated by their healthcare provider.

Sometimes that plan is antibiotics. Sometimes it’s supportive care and watchful waiting. And sometimes it’s a little more complicated.

07/25/2026

A clean play area isn’t just about appearances, it’s about protecting our little patients. 🧸✨ Every toy is cleaned and disinfected after each visit, so the next family has one less thing to worry about. It’s the little details that matter. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜🩷

07/24/2026

If you zoomed in, here’s why you need DPC:

✨ You’re tired of feeling rushed through 10-15 minute appointments.
✨ You want your provider to actually know your child.
✨ You have questions after hours and don’t want another urgent care bill.
✨ Your child has asthma, ADHD, anxiety, eczema, or another condition that needs ongoing support.
✨ You value prevention, education, and a provider who takes the time to listen.
✨ You want same-day or next-day appointments when your child is sick.

Healthcare doesn’t have to feel rushed or impersonal. At Trailblazer Pediatrics, we’re building care around families, not insurance companies.

Enroll your child now at Trailblazerpediatrics.com

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Albuquerque, NM
87110

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