If you told me ten years ago that I’d go from chasing fugitives as a U.S. Marshal to producing country music and opening a functional medicine practice, I would’ve said you were out of your mind. But life has a funny way of showing you exactly where you’re supposed to be—even if the road looks nothing like what you imagined.

Today, I split my time between two worlds that might seem completely unrelated: the music studio and the medical office. I write and produce music for artists and license tracks to shows like Love is Blind on Netflix and even MLB broadcasts. At the same time, my wife Colleen and I are launching a medical practice focused on functional medicine, helping people live better through treatments like hormone therapy, weight loss plans, and pain management.

It’s a wild ride. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

From Federal Law Enforcement to Full-Time Creativity

For ten years, I wore a badge. I lived a life full of structure, discipline, and a clear chain of command. But as time went on, I found myself feeling more disconnected from that world. I wasn’t aligned with the mission anymore. I needed something different—something that allowed me to lead with my heart, not just my training.

That pull led me to music, something that had always been in the background of my life. Late-night sessions, songwriting, dabbling in audio production—it was my release, my passion. So when I left law enforcement, I went all in. I taught myself, collaborated with artists, and built a small home studio from the ground up.

Eventually, I found my groove as a producer and songwriter, especially in country music, where storytelling matters most. Before I knew it, songs I had produced were being picked up for TV, sports broadcasts, and landing with real listeners. It was validation—but more than that, it was a new kind of purpose.

Why Functional Medicine?

So how does functional medicine fit into the picture? That’s where Colleen, my wife, comes in. She’s always had a passion for helping people—not just treating symptoms, but truly understanding what’s going on under the surface.

Together, we started talking about what kind of clinic we’d want to build. Not a rushed, impersonal experience like so many people are used to, but something human. We wanted to offer therapies that actually help people feel better, from testosterone replacement and hydration therapy to PRP and massage therapy.

Functional medicine isn’t just healthcare—it’s personal care. It’s about healing from the inside out, and giving people the tools to feel strong, energized, and in control of their own lives. That mission lit a fire in both of us.

And so, between writing songs and building tracks, I found myself helping plan treatment menus, design a brand, and manage the business side of opening a clinic.

Two Careers, One Purpose

People ask me all the time how I balance music and medicine. The truth is, it’s not really about balance—it’s about integration. At the end of the day, both careers are about helping people feel something.

In the studio, I help artists tell their stories. We chase emotion, we craft sound, we make people feel something when they press play.

At the clinic, we help patients reclaim their health. We listen to their stories too—about fatigue, pain, stress, imbalance—and we help them find solutions that actually work. That’s emotional too. That’s storytelling in another form.

So while the tools are different—guitars vs. syringes, plugins vs. prescriptions—the heart behind both is the same. And that’s what keeps me energized.

Building with Intention

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is this: don’t chase what looks good on paper. Chase what feels right in your gut. For me, that meant walking away from a career with benefits and job security. It meant saying no to the standard 9–5 and building something of my own.

Now, I get to wake up every day and create—whether I’m mixing a song, writing a hook, or helping a new client map out a plan to feel better in their own body. There’s a deep sense of ownership in both, and that’s what drives me.

Colleen and I are building this practice not just to be another clinic—but to be a community. A place where people can get real answers, feel seen, and take back control of their lives. And just like I tell every artist I work with: it’s not about being perfect. It’s about being real.

The future feels full. I’m still writing and producing music I believe in. I’m still getting excited every time a track gets placed or a song makes someone cry. And now, I’m also stepping into this new chapter with our clinic—watching it grow, watching lives change, and feeling that same kind of fulfillment.

Will there be late nights and early mornings? No doubt. Will it be worth it? Every single time.

Because at the end of the day, I don’t see myself as having two jobs. I see myself as living one big, full story. And if I’ve learned anything, it’s that your story doesn’t have to fit into anyone else’s mold.

You can build your own rhythm. You can write your own verses. And you can heal people—whether it’s through lyrics or lab work.

If you’re an artist, a patient, or just someone out there trying to figure out your next chapter, my advice is simple: follow what fires you up. Even if it doesn’t make sense right away. Even if it scares you. Especially if it scares you.

Because the good stuff? That’s usually where the fear is.

And trust me—whether you’re chasing beats or breakthroughs, it’s all part of the same beautiful song.