I am a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified Chinese herbalist practicing in Portland, OR. I’ve been in practice for a decade, and studying natural medicine for over fifteen years. The primarily lens through which I view the human body is Classical Chinese medicine. I also have extensive training in mindfulness-based somatic therapy and interpersonal neurobiology, as well as whole foods nutrition and cosmetic acupuncture.

I work with humans to help identify the root causes and underlying patterns causing them to feel the way they feel. I understand that many of us have a sense we could feel better in our bodies, but don’t know how to get there. Modern medicine is a godsend and saves lives all day long, yet it doesn’t teach us how to find and maintain health and optimal well-being. Traditional medical systems do. The human body is a beautiful mystery, much of which we can never fully understand, but I think it is worth continuing to try to learn how to best care for each of them.

In my off time, I like simple things like blue skies and vast, open spaces, and quiet mornings with a mug of something hot. I like to cook fresh food that I think of as everyday medicine, because it helps me get into my hands and away from the screen. I like moving my body, preferably to music, and appreciating small moments and exploring the world with both my sweet dog and similarly sweet partner.