ABOUT
I know what it is to be in pain and unable to participate in life fully. I have sprained and strained ligaments and tendons, broken bones and have some auto-immune diseases which create severe pain when they flare. I hate being in pain that interferes with my sleep and daily life. Daily pain is also exhausting on many levels. I do not want you to be in pain any longer and will use everything in my extensive toolbox to help you.
I treat you the way I want to be treated; with honesty, compassion, clear communication and quick results whenever possible and minimal discomfort in the process. I often refer to other practitioners – medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and bodyworkers, whomever I think will be of greatest benefit for you.
Education & professional highlights:
- New Mexico Academy of Massage & Advanced Healing Arts, 1993
- Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe, 2009
- Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM, 2009
- New Mexico Doctor of Oriental Medicine, 2010
- California Licensed Acupuncturist, 2012
- Member of American Society of Acupuncturists
My introduction to Asian Medicine and acupuncture was in 1993, while participating in a Japanese bodywork class. My knee, was injured and swelled to the size of a small grapefruit. The teacher had me lay propped up on a massage table, so I could see while he inserted several acupuncture needles and then left the room for a time. In that hour, I watched the grapefruit decrease to lemon size!
That initial session impressed me so that I continued to receive acupuncture from many practitioners for years to heal injuries, treat imbalances and general well being prior to attending acupuncture school. I also continued to learn from masters of Tibetan & Japanese Medicine, native American healers, herbalists, and many somatic practitioners. I am a lifelong student and sometimes teacher – passing on knowledge I have acquired in various ways.
My exploration has been, and continues to be: how stress from the environment, trauma or other sources creates or contributes to dis-eases and how to heal. My sessions often synthesize modalities and trainings from a large spectrum.