MY JOURNEY
Credentials
DAcCHM, Doctor of Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Specialization, Pacific Health and Science College, San Diego. 2024
MSOM, Master of Science in Integrative and Asian Medicine from Acupuncture and Integrative College, Berkeley. 2013
NCCAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 2014
QHHT, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. 2016
NASM, Personal Fitness Training. 2014
Theta Healing. 2010
MA, Master of Arts in Geography, San Jose State University. 2010
Acupressure and Shiatsu Certificate, Berkeley, California 2007
BA, Geograpy, SUNY Binghamton, New York 2003
I am a NCCAOM Licensed Acupuncturist practicing in St. Louis, Missouri. New York native, west coast transplant, and now a newly relocated Midwestern. I enjoy traveling and immersing myself in new cultures and places.
My philosophy has a permaculture mindset while aiming to combine science and spiritually, which includes functional medicine in the West and traditional medicine from the East. One of the most intriguing aspects about eastern medicine is how the external geography mirrors the internal landscape in the biological human. As well as examining and expanding in areas of the subconscious mind that are integral to resolving chronic health conditions. A formula that consists of; movement and exercise, food therapy, daily mindfulness and meditation are the components of my personal lifestyle and treatment plans. While taking ownership of one’s health and wellness is a number one priority when it comes to beneficial outcomes to treat common ailments such as, chronic conditions, trauma/ptsd, emotional and mental well-being.
I had my first spiritual initiation as a teenager experiencing sweat lodges with folks from Lakota traditions. Ever since, I have been on a dedicated path to learn holistic healing systems that include both ancient and modern. Through my own injury starting out as a rotator cuff shoulder partial tear over 20 years ago, I dedicated myself to living a holistic lifestyle. Having to dig deeper into the exploration of trauma and chronic pain, has led me to in depth study of many healing modalities and practices.
I have traveled to different regions of the world for both exploration, adventure, and meeting traditional healers. Through many trials and errors, I have developed personal cultivation as a Spirit having a human experience.
My practice focuses on Classical Chinese and Five Elemental Acupuncture, herbal treatment and lifestyle changes. I am a trauma-informed practitioner. Areas include, but not excluded to;
Chronic pain
Emotional wellness
Trauma / PTSD
Sports injury
Wellness preventative
Spiritual growth