"I believe that the body always speaks to us in the language of love, even when something is going 'wrong'. Illness is not an enemy, but is rather a teacher, meaning we don't need to make war on ourselves in the name of healing."
~ Robin Rose Bennet, Herbalist
Combining modalities to create custom treatments with deep healing impact, and working with hard-to-diagnose health issues, are my specialties. I strongly resonate with the role of the village healer who supports their community members with hands-on care, herbal remedies, traditional (and contemporary) medical knowledge and intuitive skills. I am trained and experienced in acupuncture, herbal medicine and Asian medical diagnosis and also in healing tools from folk medicine and shamanic traditions. My acupuncture education and licensing includes hundreds of hours of training in understanding Western medical diagnoses, lab tests, and treatments - so the world of mainstream medicine is also familiar territory, though it is not what I use to treat conditions and symptoms. However, it is easy to weave mainstream vocabulary and understanding, as well as to make referrals for mainstream interventions, care or lab tests when needed. This combination of skills, as well as natural intuitive sensibilities, have helped many people understand and heal beyond their challenging, complex and chronic health issues.
From my own life experience, I understand personally what it is like to suffer with undiagnosed, strange and scary symptoms that no one could explain, so I am 100% committed to helping other people truly heal from undiagnosed or misdiagnosed illnesses. That process is a journey of physical healing for sure, but it can also be an initiation into a new version of your life.
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My work combines many tools for physical treatment with an emphasis on intelligent diagnosis and on communication with you, the patient, describing what I see and how you can also take healing into your own hands. If you are struggling with strange symptoms, you may feel generally misunderstood or alone- without clarity and without being deeply seen. In my office I create an environment where we can connect on a deep level about what you are experiencing, and my goal is that you leave each treatment feeling physically balanced and with total clarity about the next steps on your healing path ahead.
Sometimes issues clear very fast with treatment. For very complex or long-term symptoms it may take a step-by-step, week-by-week process to clear away layers of symptoms until balance is gained. I'll use my best tools to help your symptoms clear, even the ones that have been
stubborn or hard to resolve, and I'll walk with you through the step-by-step journey of healing,
assisting you to see your next steps clearly.
My methods and combination of healing tools and patient education/communication have supported many patients in clearing symptoms that they feared could not be resolved, and to gain physical and emotional wellness, even after long bouts of physical and psychological suffering due to their symptoms.
You can read more about my personal story, my training and my credentials here.
If you think we may be a good match for your health journey, you can schedule your first appointment below. If you would like to have a free phone call before you schedule to ask any questions, please contact me to schedule one.