MEET THE FAMILY

Rooted in tradition and grown through experience, we are a collective of practitioners committed to the art of traditional healing and the science of the individual.

Our Kin

Jaime Patterson-Kirk

The Keeper of the Hearth 

Jaime is the heartbeat of the Patterson-Kirk family and the steady soul of the V&M Village. For 40 years, she has been a natural caregiver, evolving from early childhood education to specialized medical support. Her resume is a testament to her devotion: an Associate’s in Early Childhood Ed, a Bachelor’s in Business, an MBA, and certifications as a CNA and Medical Billing Coder—all earned to better serve and protect her kin.

As the family’s chef and gardener, Jaime literally grows the "Village" from the ground up, preparing scratch-made meals that nourish the body and spirit. Her recent certification as a Women’s Hormone Health Medicine Specialist merges her nurturing nature with clinical insight, specifically addressing the complexities of PCOS and women's wellness. Currently, she is further expanding her advocacy by pursuing Paralegal credentials at Harvard University.

Credentials & Life Lessons:

  • Women's Hormone Health Medicine Specialist

  • MBA & B.S. Business Administration

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Medical Billing Coder

  • The Journey: Practitioner of Pilates, Yoga, and the sacred art of always ‘having a song for that’.

  • The Menagerie: She shares her home with Fiona (the tiny Lab), Olivia (the cat), and the legendary Charles Manson (the turtle)—all while trying to convince her husband to buy her mixtape.

Christine Patterson

The Alchemist of Wealth & Wellness

Christine is the bridge between the structured world of numbers and the intuitive world of holistic healing. With 32 years in finance and accounting—spanning private, non-profit, and government sectors—she understands the "currency" of life in every form. Holding a Bachelor’s in Business (Accounting) and a Dual Master’s in Organizational Management (Finance & HR), she has spent decades mastering the systems that govern our external worlds.

However, it was her internal world that called for a deeper alchemy. Navigating a complex health journey—including spinal stenosis, chronic kidney disease, and Type II Diabetes—Christine transitioned from a former health coach to a Certified Functional Medicine Specialist. She doesn't just study root-cause healing; she lives it.

Credentials & Life Lessons:

  • Certified Functional Medicine Specialist

  • Dual Masters: Organizational Management (Finance & HR)

  • B.S. Business Administration: Accounting concentration

  • The Journey: 3+ years sober (alcohol/tobacco); advocate for functional pain management and the healing power of "sitting in peace.”

  • At Home: You’ll find her in the kitchen with family, at the beach, or lovingly getting on her partner's nerves—usually with her Yorkie-Pom, Tori Pebbles, by her side.