Meet Your Acupuncturist
From Circuits to Qi: My Story of Transformation
After being an engineer in the semiconductor industry for over a decade, validating microchips, I thought I had it all – a successful career, financial stability, and a sense of accomplishment. Even though innovation was exciting, there was a constant struggle to overcome stress and pressure which resulted in chronic shoulder pain, a constant reminder that something needs to change. Despite trying various conventional treatments, the pain persisted.
When I discovered acupuncture as a possibility, I turned to this ancient practice, and my life changed forever. The gentle, comprehensive approach of acupuncture combined with the personalized, ancient wisdom of Ayurveda not only alleviated my shoulder pain but healed other internal disturbances within me and awakened a deep sense of calling within me. Hence, I bid farewell to my engineering career to embark on a new journey as an Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Practitioner strongly rooted in Ayurvedic principles.
Now, as a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, I am dedicated to guiding my patients toward feeling their personal best. With my engineering background, I bring uniqueness to my practice by blending precision and analytical thinking into healing combined with intuition to craft personalized treatment plans that address physical, mental emotional, and spiritual health.
My approach is rooted in the principles of Ayurveda, emphasizing simple, plant-based nutrition, and lifestyle changes tailored to an individual’s constitution. I’m trained in various acupuncture styles, including Japanese (Meridian Therapy, Kiiko Style, and Shimamura Style) along with Traditional Chinese Medicine, and timeless principles of Chinese Classical medicine and incorporate techniques like kinesiology, cupping, and herbal medicine to support the healing process.
With my training in Kinesiology, I can integrate this modern insight with Acupuncture to address the root cause and the symptoms of various conditions.
My journey has taught me that true healing happens when the mind and body are in balance. I strive to reclaim this balance by empowering individuals to partner with me and be part of this wellness journey. I am happy to help patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, to unlock their full potential.
Contact me so I can help you in your healing journey!
Conditions I can address using Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
- Chronic Pain – Shoulders, Elbow, Neck, Low Back, Knee, Ankle, Foot, etc.
- Chronic Pain related to various kinds of Headaches, Dysmenorrhea, Abdominal Cramps
- Gastrointestinal and Digestive Disorders like Nausea, Constipation, etc.
- Mental Emotional Disorders like Anxiety, ADHD, Insomnia, PTSD, etc.
- Auto-immune conditions like Irritable Bowel Disease, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, etc.
- Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, etc.
- Dermatological ailments like Acne, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, etc.
- Scars and Injuries
- Shen Hammer Pulse Diagnosis
- Women’s health conditions like PCOS, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts, Infertility, Menopausal Symptoms, etc.
- Post-Stroke Recovery, Post-Covid Conditions, etc.
- And Many More…
My Training and Credentials
- Board Certified with NCCAOM and Licensed in Oregon for Acupuncture and to dispense herbs
- Introduction to Teishin and Enshin techniques by Dr. Bob Quinn
- Kiiko Style – Foundations, Gastrointestinal, Reproductive Health, and Treating Pain by Turning Point Seminars (Monica Kobylecha)
- Allergy and Immunology – Autoimmune, Asthma, Allergies, Irritable Bowel Disorder Workshop by Mazin Al-Khafaji
- Advanced Kinesiology Workshop by John Maguire
- Treatment of 20 conditions using Kinesiology by Dr. Deal
- The Sinew Channels and Treating Musculoskeletal Conditions of Classical Acupuncture by Ann Cecil Sterman
- Treatment of Women through the Great Turnings of Life with East Asian Herbal Medicine by Sharon Weizenbaum
- Shen Hammer Pulse Diagnosis
- Ongoing – Over 2 Years of Medical Qigong Training with Master Liu He from Ling Gui Internation Healing School
- Ongoing training – Shimamura Japanese Style by Seishiro Hokazano
- Ayurveda training by Dr. Sundara Raman, Mountain Top Clinic, Nilgiris, India.