I discovered acupuncture while working as an HIV case manager in Chicago. Most of my clients were trying to manage stress, medication side effects, and chronic pain. When a few started community acupuncture, I witnessed significant shifts very quickly. They were calmer. More grounded. Living with decreased pain. More like themselves.
A client encouraged me to try it. I did, and I was hooked after the first treatment. Acupuncture changed the way I understood my health. Over a series of treatments, my sleep improved, panic attacks ceased and my stress became manageable. I stopped viewing symptoms like random problems and started seeing patterns, connections, and root causes.
I grew to love the elegance and evolving nature of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The beauty of this sophisticated medicine is that it is a complete, holistic system. It treats the whole person, not just a single complaint.
Chinese medicine uses the body's wisdom to reset the nervous system, improve circulation, decrease inflammation and promote healing. Your sleep, digestion, mood, energy, cycles, pain, and stress response are not separate systems. They are interconnected and influence each other. When we identify what’s driving the pattern, we can build a plan that supports real change.
My approach is personalized and practical. Treatments are safe, gentle and non-invasive. We focus on the root cause and what you experience day to day, so you can move forward with momentum. Treatments support achieving your goals: feeling, moving, looking and performing at your very best.
When you walk into my office, I want you to feel completely at ease. Warm. Supported. Clear on the next step.
I use a structured, three-step framework to understand your body's unique needs and create a clear path forward
We start with a clear review of your health history, current symptoms, and day-to-day patterns. I’ll ask targeted questions so we can identify what’s most important and set a practical goal for care.
Your sessions are tailored to your needs and comfort. Treatment choices are based on what we learn in the assessment and what you notice over time, so the plan stays focused and realistic.
As you progress, I adjust the plan based on your feedback and results. You’ll get simple next steps and support that fits your life, so you always know what we’re doing and why.
Grounded in formal education, advanced clinical training, and Michigan licensure
MS, Acupuncture, Bastyr University
MS, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
BS, Nutrition, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
Board Certified, National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM)
Michigan Licensed Acupuncturist, License #5401000213
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