Hello

My Story

I am a Lyme literate acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner who has dealt with chronic illness since I was a young girl, experiencing terrible joint pain, migraines and debilitating fatigue for more than two decades. During this time, doctors would tell me it was all “in my head.” This felt dismissive and frustrating, so I eventually turned to researching how to heal myself, which is how I discovered acupuncture. My initial sessions with an acupuncturist provided incredible relief. So, in 2015, I went to Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine. With the support of fellow acupuncturists and some key doctors, I was finally given a Lyme + coinfections and biotoxin illness diagnosis. I have since developed a treatment plan which combines different modalities for healing, and I’ve seen my symptoms become manageable. 

Finding acupuncture was life changing. Not only did my symptoms become manageable, I felt heard and seen, and in control of my health for the first time. I experienced firsthand how acupuncture, herbs, and western medicine in combination can make it possible to experience consistent, long lasting results.

I now specialize in acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatments for Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses, mold toxicity, fertility, menopause and mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

My own challenging health journey has shaped my compassionate approach to serving the mind, body and spirit of each individual. I believe each patient should be seen as a unique individual with a unique experience, and it is my greatest wish for my patients to feel seen and heard and leave feeling empowered. My goal in the course of treatment is to get to the root cause of the problem while treating symptoms along the way to create lasting changes. My treatment style varies from simple to complex depending on each patient's needs. But, the first step in every treatment plan is to ensure that the lymph system and detox organs are working well. I include modern research as well as Western approaches (lab work & medications) into my treatment plan as well as recommendations for lasting changes in food and lifestyle habits that can improve energy and health.

When I'm not treating patients, I enjoy hiking, horseback riding, golfing, exploring hot springs, and volunteering in the community.

I look forward to working with you!