I believe I was born to care for beings of all kinds. For ten years that manifested through veterinary work, but I became interested in acupuncture through my own healing journey to resolve old neck injuries. As this modality started to reveal its restorative powers, my curiosity for ancient medicine grew. Seeing first hand the range of body systems it could gently transform helped solidify my decision to study Traditional Chinese Medicine full time. With gratitude for my Western medicine foundation, I dove into a rigorous four year program and graduated from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. It didn’t take me long to realize I had found my calling with the holistic and preventative approach Eastern medicine offers. I love how it embraces and values a whole lifestyle – diet, movement, sleep, spirit and emotions.

One of my strengths as a Chinese medicine practitioner is listening and holding a calm, safe space to allow the body and mind to shift. Time is rare in our current healthcare settings, but I spend as much time as necessary to thoroughly understand where my client’s are in the moment and where they desire to be. I believe it is my client’s responsibility to be willing to work towards their health goals, but I can help them understand how to get there and feel honored to partner with them for the journey. It is with this alignment where the magic of the medicine can truly be witnessed! I look forward to meeting you where you are, and guiding this opportunity for self-exploration.

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, I moved to Bend with my husband, 5 year old son, and fur babes, seeking a more peaceful way of life and a deeper connection to nature! When not working or spending time with my family, I enjoy hiking, playing golf, crafting, pilates, and cooking. I have a love for music and enjoy singing, playing the harmonium, and integrating healing sounds into the rhythms of my daily life and treatments. I am also very passionate about collaborating with different folks in the healing community to offer sound baths in conjunction with whatever magic they have to offer!