Bio

Hi everyone,  here's a summary of why I'm here and what I'm up to:

I recently (20 days ago) moved to the East Bay from Austin, TX after having lived there for 11 years. After studying Chinese medicine at AOMA, I stayed in Austin and had a successful acupuncture and nutrition practice of 8 years.  While I was quite established and doing well there in many areas of life, I craved closer connection with mountains, ocean, and a thriving dance community, and an escape from the oppressive summer heat as well as the overall political climate.

Although I'm nationally certified and have had my license to practice Chinese medicine in Texas for over 8 years, California doesn't recognize any other accreditation. In addition to needing to sit for CALE, I don't have several science prerequisites, which is why I'm taking Chemistry, as well as Physics currently.

My previous background includes being a massage therapist since 1999 and a yoga teacher under the teaching of Ana Forrest since 2007.  I also have several other focuses in my Chinese medicine practice including Japanese meridian therapy and using whole food based supplements with functional medicine and a system of muscle testing called Nutrition Response Testing. Rounding this out is my love for the subtle but powerful medicine of Flower Essences, which I use to help people bring their physical well-being in alignment with their emotional and mental bodies.

I'm not sure how I will eventually reconfigure my practice, but it's my hope to merge into the community and be able to share my gifts for the betterment of us all.