About my approach: 

 In my 35 years as an acupuncture practitioner and student, I have explored numerous styles and techniques from the array of practices that make up the world of East Asian Medicine. In my clinic, I will develop a unique treatment plan for each patient, using methods that best serve the needs of that individual. I also bring insights from Yoga therapy and meditation practices to my assessment, treatment and therapeutic recommendations. 

As a general practitioner, I have had the opportunity to work with people with extremely varied health concerns. I am continually inspired to see how this medicine can help support the body’s natural ability to heal, even with long-standing and hard-to-understand conditions. I have extensive experience and a particular interest in treating women’s health, and fertility issues for both women and men. I also enjoy working with people with pain and sports injuries, and find that combining acupuncture with manual techniques and increased postural awareness can lead to significant relief and lasting improvement. 

What to expect: 

 Your first appointment will include a thorough history, a physical examination and brief structural assessment, and an acupuncture treatment. Our goal is to understand your main symptoms within the context of your unique history, present life circumstances, and environmental and seasonal factors, and from this understanding, develop an individualized plan of treatment. This initial visit usually lasts between 1½ and 2 hours.

The needles used for treatment are extremely fine, pre-sterilized and disposable after one use. Heat may be used when appropriate. Gentle manual therapies and bodywork techniques are often used to align the body, open the energy pathways, and treat local blockages. Treatment sessions are usually experienced as deeply relaxing and meditative, pleasantly energizing, or both. After the initial session, follow-up treatments last one hour.

Herbal medicine

 Herbal formulas may be prescribed in conjunction with acupuncture, or may be taken alone. Herbs may be taken in various forms—decoctions, powders, capsules or pills, or topical applications—depending on the condition treated and your preferences. Herbs are taken several times daily, and provide a consistent, gradual balancing influence. Herbal consults for patients not receiving acupuncture last one hour.

Self-Care

 One of the greatest contributions of East Asian Medicine to health care practices in the West is in the area of wellness cultivation. Understanding and embracing the role of self-care is often the key to success in achieving and maintaining good health. I have a deep appreciation of this aspect of the healing process, and will work with you to identify the lifestyle changes and wellness practices that will enable you to achieve lasting improvements.