The first time I encountered Chinese medicine was as a patient in a lot of pain. My job was making me sick. I was in my mid-twenties, working for a high-profile billionaire in midtown Manhattan (not that one), where making errors was not an option. I didn’t realize I was falling in love with Chinese medicine during that first visit to the acupuncturist. However, I knew something profound had occurred and wanted to understand why. A few weeks later, I left my job and stepped onto a new path, which would become my life’s work.
Since 2004, I have devoted myself to understanding the story the body tells because every body has a story to tell. I started as a Massage Therapist in NYC, studying Shiatsu. I completed my Chinese medical school training in Northern California. I am nationally board-certified in Chinese Herbology and Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM and licensed in Vermont. I have focused most of my post-graduate studies on deepening my knowledge of classical Chinese medicine, including the clinical applications of classical herbology, stone medicine, sound healing, medical Qigong, facial diagnosis, Shonishin (non-insertion needle techniques), and Master Tung acupuncture.
My initial acupuncture experience taught me that the power of traditional East Asian medicine is truly unleashed when it’s in the hands, hearts, and minds of dedicated individuals. I take the responsibility of providing a high level of care seriously while also emulating my mentor’s down-to-earth approaches. We start where you are, taking the time to understand your unique story and progress from that point. I particularly enjoy working with people moving through peri-menopause and menopause and people with health concerns involving sleep, anxiety, headaches, and migraines.
When not in the clinic, I am likely outdoors with my partner and three little humans or on a nature adventure with friends. I am always excited to talk about Slow Food, farming, mushroom foraging, Science Fiction, and the NEK.
