I am a licensed acupuncturist passionate about easing pain and accelerating healing, to get you back to doing the things you love most in life. I use acupuncture and herbal medicine to tap into the body’s innate ability to heal, and incorporate the complimentary modalies of cupping, tui na massage, guasha and moxa. Everyone is unique, and I personalize each treatment to meet the needs and comfort of each individual.

I earned my Doctorate (DACM) and Masters (MSTOM) degrees at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego. During my 3,000 hours of didactic and clinical training I completed internships at the PCHS clinic with emphasis on women’s health and fertility, pain management, orthopedic disorders, and pediatrics. I also completed an externship at Integrative Health Nights, a nonprofit community clinic for underserved populations, and pursued additional training in treatment of orthopedic disorders, Japanese acupuncture, face reading, and sports tui na. My clinical interests include: orthopedics, sports injury, pain management (acute and chronic), sleep issues, women’s health and gastrointestinal disorders.

My interest in Chinese Medicine grew out of my study of yoga movement and breath work, and a desire to utilize natural medicine for my own healthcare. I learned that we can only be as healthy as our internal emotional environment and our external surroundings. I further explored this concept on a personal growth challenge as I backpacked from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail on a five month journey. During that time I learned more about myself, my needs as a human, the power of community, and the beauty of the world. I incorporate these learnings into my practice of Chinese Medicine with lifestyle guidance and exercises.