Dr. Pullman is a psychiatrist and behavioral medicine physician pursuing advanced training in substance abuse and sports psychiatry. She recently received an academic award for the use of alternative medicine strategies in the management of chronic pain and stress-related problems.
Dr. Pullman comes from a diverse background. She born and raised in the inner city of St. Louis Missouri and spent a significant part of her early childhood on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. She was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by the experiences she accumulated while living in this isolated, under-served segment of society. Prior to becoming a physician she received a scholarship to study drama and dance at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Following the completion of this four-year program she performed for six years on stage off-Broadway and in several television roles.
Dr. Pullman received her BA Degree at the University of Denver, majoring in drama and biology. She began her medical education at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed it in 1994 at the Universidad Central Del Caribe in Bayamon, Puerto Rico where she gained experience working with poor Hispanic communities. She completed her psychiatric training in 2001 at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program after spending one year for her internship at the University of California-San Diego.
In her work with athletes and dramatic artists, she emphasizes the use of goal setting, visualization, hypnosis, and relaxation training to aid performance. Dr. Pullman is a former track & field athlete who has experience working with athletes at junior high, high school, and professional levels. She is able to work with athletes from all sports but especially volleyball, baseball, and track & field. She lives in Annandale, Virginia with her husband, Virgil, an obstetrician and gynecologist.
Audrey Pullman, M.D.