Do less. Be more.

Hello and welcome! I'm glad you are here. ​

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I am fascinated and inspired by the capacity of the human body and spirit to adapt, thrive and heal. Having worked in hospitals and clinics for years, I was drawn to Chinese medicine in particular because it has long recognized that our minds and bodies are deeply and intricately interconnected. Many disease states that bring patients to the clinic arise from a separation of mind from body in some capacity. Therefore, healing often requires us to rebalance and reintegrate our minds and emotions with our physical bodies. Following completion of my master's degree in Chinese medicine and acupuncture, I continue to seek out further training and knowledge in functional medicine, somatic healing, parts work, mindfulness practices and dietary medicine to better serve my patients. 

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My treatment approach fuses the wisdom of Chinese medicine and acupuncture with cutting-edge functional lab testing, Asian style bodywork (Tuina massage, guasha, cupping, moxibustion) targeted supplementation, dietary therapy, and mindfulness based somatic healing to provide each patient with one-of-a-kind, thorough and compassionate support tailored to each human's unique needs and challenges on the path to deep, lasting results.

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I specialize in treatment of conditions stemming from chronic stress & nervous system overwhelm, including but not limited to:

•  physical and emotional pain

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  pain due to injury, overuse, arthritis, surgery, nerve damage & more

• gut and microbiome health (GI-MAP registered provider)

• hormonal and metabolic dysfunction (DUTCH panel registered provider)

• autoimmune conditions (SLE, EOE, Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis & more)

• sleep & anxiety disorders

• chronic infections & dysautonomias (chronic Lyme disease) 

• chronic fatigue syndrome & fibromyalgia

• emotional dysregulation due to trauma, adverse childhood experiences, grief, loss, betrayal, shock

• feeling stuck, trapped or stagnated in your life/work/relationships

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My practice is founded on the core idea that all humans deserve to live full, authentic and integrated lives in alignment with their values, strengths and desires. I enjoy working in-depth with patients who are committed to the work of personal transformation in order to reach a life they love living.

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“May all beings be free from suffering. May all beings be held in love. May all beings touch great natural peace.”

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Education, Credentials & Philosophy of Practice

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I hold a Master's in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine where I completed residencies at the Veterans Administration and Seton McCarthy Community Health Center as well as over 1,000 hours of clinical internship in the AOMA student clinic.

 

With experience treating a wide range of conditions and complaints effectively and holistically, I offer transformative healing sessions incorporating multiple treatment modalities and tools designed to support your unique needs and challenges. 

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I have completed advanced training in treatment of musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries and am certified by the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia to practice Tuina, a Chinese style of bodywork that incorporates acupressure, massage, stretching, active release, joint manipulation and techniques unique to Chinese bodywork. ​

 

I have postgraduate training in Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based somatic techniques from various modalities (Somatic Experiencing, parts work, Hakomi method) that work in concert with my clinical skills to reach into the places where stress, trauma and emotional pain are held in the physical body, and provide relief. 

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In session, my offering of a caring and friendly presence as well as a gentle yet keen attunement to each individual patient's unique presentation and preference foster a strong foundation of compassionate care from which you are supported to transform, heal and grow. ​

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