About Me

"Health is the greatest possession" - Lao Tzu

My professional path began with earning a B.A. in Dance in 2005 from San Diego State University however, my passion for holistic healthcare arose as a result of my cancer treatment in my 20's. Don't get me wrong, I'm a self professed biomedical knowledge nerd and my oncology team was proficient and caring, but a lot was missing from the experience. The Western medicine approach of treating the disease, rather than treating an individual experiencing a diseased state had felt jarring and incomplete. 

After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from San Diego State University, I began a 20 year career in the wellness industry as a personal trainer and yoga instructor specializing in corrective and functional exercise. During my time as a fitness professional I was loving my work, but I wanted to broaden my scope of practice to help people even more. I therefore enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Southern California University of Health Sciences and it was one day after receiving an acupuncture treatments at SCUHS's health clinic I had a lightening bolt realization...acupuncture and Chinese medicine embodied the personalized, whole human approach that I had craved during my cancer treatment (treating  body, spirit, and mind)!

I immediately switched tracks and enrolled in Pacific College of Health and Science (formerly Pacific College of Oriental Medicine) in San Diego, and graduated with a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2019. Most recently I have become a Licensed Massage Therapist which expands the treatment modalities I offer to my patients to include both Eastern and Western bodywork. My specialty areas for both acupuncture and bodywork include pain management, orthopedics, emotional balance, and facial rejuvenation. To learn more about me such as my professional experience, my health insurance credentials, and where I'm currently practicing, please go to the "Contact Me" page and send me a message. 

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