Dr. Nakamura graduated from veterinary school in Tokyo, Japan, in 1996 and is an expert in veterinary dentistry. When not working, she enjoys hiking with her Chihuahua, Teddy, and Pomeranian, Millie, and playing tennis with her husband. She has two teenage children. She is also compassionate in caring for companion animals for people experiencing homelessness and volunteered at Paws Fund free vaccine clinics in Berkeley. She is also a member of the California Veterinary Medical Corps to help animals at natural disaster sites.