Acupuncture
I take a palpation-based approach to acupuncture, which means I assess your body in real time—noticing where restrictions are present, which acupuncture meridians are not flowing freely, and how the system as a whole is functioning in that moment.
Rather than following fixed protocols, I work with what your body is expressing and select acupuncture points based on what I find through this process, making each treatment responsive to what your body needs that day.
My approach is informed by ongoing study of Engaging Vitality, a palpation-based approach to acupuncture.
Naturopathic medicine
My approach to naturopathic medicine is grounded in understanding the body as an interconnected system. Rather than focusing on isolated symptoms, I look for the underlying patterns that connect different aspects of a person's health.
Care may include nutritional guidance, targeted laboratory testing, and the thoughtful use of nutritional supplements, botanical medicine, or medications when appropriate.
Every treatment plan is individualized. I take time to understand not only your symptoms, but also your medical history, lifestyle, values, and goals. Together, we develop a plan that is practical, evidence-informed, and designed to support both immediate concerns and long-term health. My goal is not only to relieve symptoms, but to help restore function, build resilience, and empower you with a deeper understanding of your own health.
East Asian Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is one of the practices I am deeply committed to and continue to study throughout my career. My approach is grounded in understanding each person’s constitution—the underlying tendencies that shape how the body responds to stress, illness, environmental exposures, physical strain, and other internal and external influences.
Consider two people with the same diagnosis of a common cold. One may experience chills and body aches, while another may have alternating sensations of heat and cold along with loss of appetite. These differences matter. They reflect the unique way each person’s body is responding to illness. Herbal medicine works with these patterns rather than treating everyone in the same way.
I select formulas based on both the immediate condition and the broader context of your health. The goal is care that is targeted while still considering the whole person. I continue to deepen my practice through ongoing study with Joonhee Lee, DSOM, LAc.
Manual Therapy
(Visceral Manipulation)
When I was a child and had a stomachache, my grandmother would gently rub my belly and say, “Grandma’s hands have a healing touch.” I still remember the warmth of her hands, the gentle pressure, and the sense of being held by someone who cared. More often than not, I felt better.
That memory continues to shape the way I work. When I place my hands on apatient, my intention is not only to assess and treat, but also bring ease
and help the body feel safe enough to let go.
My manual therapy training is through the Barral Institute and is grounded in osteopathic principles. This approach focuses on identifying areas of restriction in the body and understanding how they may affect the system as a whole. Using gentle, precise techniques, I work to release restrictions and support movement and function.
For more information on visceral manipulation, please click here.
Injection Therapy
I offer injection therapies as part of a comprehensive approach to managing chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions. These targeted treatments use 5% dextrose solution or procaine with the goal of calming irritated nerves, reducing pain, and supporting healthier tissue function.
Injection therapy is always considered within the context of your overall care. Depending on your needs, it may be used on its own or integrated with acupuncture, manual therapy, and naturopathic medicine as part of an individualized treatment plan.
My training includes Perineural Injection Therapy with Dr. John Lyftogt and Dr. Edythe Vickers, as well as neural therapy with Dr. Vickers.
For more information on Perineural Injection Therapy, please click here.