Mary Jernette Galarion

I am currently pursuing a career in medicine. I started off as a receptionist in a doctors office 7 years ago. Completing my education was the last thing on my mind at that time. I attended a community college, however, there was lack of motivation and I realized I was just trying to please my mother. This lead to a low GPA. I had no idea what I wanted to do. I struggled as a young adult because I started a family as a teenager. I had a baby when I was 18 years old. As I gained a taste of what the medical field was like, I became intrigued. I admired the doctor who I work for. She specialized in Functional Medicine which is not so recognized in the field of medicine. Functional medicine is a hybrid between eastern and western medicine. Homeopath is practiced. I was blessed to be able to witness patients healed through natural medicine. Its amazing how our bodies are able to heal itself. A couple years later, my role changed from being a receptionist, to being the doctors clinical assistant. Since then, my passion for medicine continuously grew and as well as knowledge in functional medicine. I was 23 when I finally realized what my calling was. Currently, I am finishing up my bachelors and pre-requisites for medical school. My goal is to be able to provide quality care for people in need of overall wellness.