Owner and founder of Garden Pediatrics, Dr. Carter is a board-certified pediatrician and mom who loves what she does. Being the oldest of three siblings, Dr. Carter always felt comfortable with and enjoyed caring for kids. She graduated from college magna cum laude with an honors degree in Psychology and worked as a preschool teacher shortly thereafter. It was during this time she decided to go into medicine and fell in love with pediatric care. Garden Pediatrics was a dream of Dr. Carter’s since medical school. “Helping your child grow” is the motto she chose for Garden Pediatrics; a theme she incorporates not only through the decorating scheme but also in the philosophy she brings to pediatric practice, partnering with parents as they raise their kids. As an advocate for children’s wellness and a person with energy and creativity, Dr. Carter takes a team approach to pediatric medicine. She encourages children to be involved in their own health care and health maintenance, as well as coaches and cheers on parents as they grow their kids. Dr. Carter has three boys ranging in age from high school through college. As much as she loves her job as a pediatrician, she loves her mom-job the most. She’s married to a talented musician and together they enjoy dreaming, working in the yard, travelling, exploring the outdoors, listening to music, going to concerts and spending time with their family and pets.

PNP Erin has over 10 years of pediatric nursing experience within critical care and acute care specialties. She started her career working as a registered nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit at John Muir Hospital before gaining advanced training at Duke University and becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. She is inspired everyday by the honesty, wisdom, silliness, strength, and vulnerability of the children she provides care for.  She is passionate about providing holistic care and empowering patients to take ownership of their health. Her specialty interests include lifestyle medicine and integrative therapy. In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her school-aged daughter and fur baby.