I see the healing process as a collaborative endeavor using information gathered from our relationship and the doctors you are seeing. Our goal is to achieve a more balanced energetic state for the body, mind, and spirit; restoring health and well-being. In addition to addressing your chief complaint, a very important part of my practice is to pay close attention to the signs of underlying conditions that have created the disease or have prevented recovery.

I am trained in a variety of acupuncture styles to help you achieve your health goals and to engender more complete and lasting wellness. These include:

• Japanese style of acupuncture in the tradition of Kiiko Matsumoto, which focuses on structural and/or constitutional imbalances that often underlie a patient’s symptomatic complaints.

• Five Element acupuncture, in the tradition of Lorie Eve Dechar which facilitates psychological and spiritual healing.

• Acupuncture Physical Medicine developed by Dr. Mark Seem, which utilizes myofascial trigger point release.

• Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a safe, effective alternative to plastic surgery, laser treatment, dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen and botox. It helps the face look younger, healthier and more radiant.

In addition to these approaches, I employ various techniques including electrical stimulation, moxibustion and gua sha.