I am a graduate with a Masters degree from the New England School of Acupuncture, 2008 and licensed with the Massachusetts Board of Medicine. After graduating I took a traditional route and began a seven year apprenticeship in Japanese style acupuncture and 3 years of additional training in Chinese style Medical Tuina. I am deeply grateful for this time with my teachers and the knowledge they have passed on to me. The clinic at 1 Walnut has been open since 2011.
I believe in patient education and approach each client with a unique protocol to return their body to optimum health. I enjoy working with clients who have a desire to change and are active participants in their own recovery and health care journey. I also enjoy working with clients who just want some relief from the daily grind of life! I strive to make the clinic as relaxing and welcoming as possible. Client’s have called it their hour of peace.
Life can be stressful, no matter who you are or where you live. Acupuncture, vitamins and herbal medicine are very effective in helping clients feel more relaxed and regulated during their work day. I work exclusively with Standard Process and Mediherb products which are medical grade, results oriented products.
I am also constantly updating my skill set to bring you the most updated and current treatments for various conditions. You will experience Japanese style abdominal palpation, Chinese and Japanese style acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, Sound Bowl Therapy and electro acupuncture in the clinic. These techniques help many people that have not been able to get relief from other acupuncture styles and standard western medical care.
I am not limited by the various techniques used in most acupuncture clinics because I do not take insurance. Your treatment is based on what I believe will give you the quickest results. Client’s generally see a change within 3 -6 sessions although it may take up to 12 to decrease or eliminate symptoms. Again, please give yourself the time to heal. I will work with you to embrace the best version of yourself physically and emotionally.
I look forward to meeting and working with you and sharing this amazing medicine.
Training & Certifications
Licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine 2008 to present
New England School of Acupuncture 2004–2008
Over 1300 hours in clinical apprenticeship with traditional Japanese style Acupuncturist 2008–2015
Over 1000 additional hours training in Medical Tuina 2008–2019
Orthopedic Style Acupuncture over 350 hours 2009–present
Toltec Healing Practices 2014–2018
Study in Japan and Mexico to learn indigenous healing methods and practices. 2008–2018
Curanderismo Apprenticeship June 2020 to 2025
Singing Bowl Training level 1 and 2 September 2021
Energy work training in Flow Alignment & Connection and working with the Light Body 1995 to 2004
Certified in Clean Needle Technique and CPR 2023