Conditions I treat:
About Me:
I've been fascinated with health my whole life. Some of my earliest memories are of wishing to have the knowledge and skills to heal others around me. In my teens, I began taking classes on herbal medicine around town and read anything I could find on natural remedies. All forms of natural healing were interesting to me, but Chinese Medicine was my favorite because it was a complete system of medicine that incorporated all of the pieces I was studying. At 15, I tried to apply to acupuncture school, not fully grasping that it was a Master's Degree program. With that goal in mind, I finished the last 2 years of high school and then completed two Bachelor's Degrees and graduated with honors from the University of Texas.
After graduation, I felt a deep calling to give a year of my life to service. I found the perfect opportunity with Americorps National Service in Colorado where I served as a birth coach and medical translator, learning from midwives and doctors. I taught lectures on pregnancy and childbirth in both English and Spanish and had the honor of helping many underprivileged women who would have otherwise been alone or had no one to translate for them through their births. Those were my first patient encounters, and experiences I will never forget.
When my term of service was complete, I began the 4 year Chinese Medicine Master's Degree that I had dreamt of since my teens. During the last year, my husband Justin and I welcomed our first son, Jake, born at home with the care of a midwife. I graduated from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine the next year in 2007 and began my private practice. In 2008, we welcomed our second son, Kai, also born at home. In 2013, I began AOMA's Doctoral Program and began teaching Master's level clinical courses. I discovered a deep love of teaching and continue to offer private lectures on various health topics and meditation experiences to the public. I completed the doctoral program in 2016 with a focus on integrative medicine and fasting as a means of treating pain and chronic illness.
My goal is to be a one stop shop for all things related to holistic healing. This includes acupuncture, micro-current, cupping, nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, supplements, vitamins and running labs as needed. I see only one patient at a time because so much happens in each session. We may be treating back pain, depression and allergies all at once for example, so we need plenty of time. If you are reading this, ready to become a new patient, I ask only that you come when you are truly ready to participate in your own healing. It may be necessary to adjust your diet or lifestyle, take some supplements or practice some techniques I will teach you during our session. All of these are the tried and true methods I have used in my practice for going on 20 years and will help you reach the health goals you are seeking much quicker.
- Pain-injury rehabilitation, sports medicine, repeat stress syndrome, muscle pain, joint pain, arthritis, numbness, headaches, TMJ, growing pains
- Improving mobility and range of motion
- General health issues-fatigue, headaches, allergies, low libido
- Wellness-I design diet and fitness plans along with wellness supplements as needed. Learn how to create great habits and routines that will improve your energy, mood and fitness level
- Weight loss
- Digestion issues-constipation, loose stools, bloating, candida, gut dysbiosis
- Mood issues-stress, depression, anxiety, feeling numb
- Sleep disorders
- Women's health- menstrual problems, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, pregnancy and postpartum symptoms
- Children's health issues-I love treating kids! There are so many different kinds of treatment and conditions here, just ask! Typically 8 years old is old enough for a treatment on the table, but I can help with nutrition of healthy tips for all ages, so at times only a consultation with the parent is needed
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About Me:
I've been fascinated with health my whole life. Some of my earliest memories are of wishing to have the knowledge and skills to heal others around me. In my teens, I began taking classes on herbal medicine around town and read anything I could find on natural remedies. All forms of natural healing were interesting to me, but Chinese Medicine was my favorite because it was a complete system of medicine that incorporated all of the pieces I was studying. At 15, I tried to apply to acupuncture school, not fully grasping that it was a Master's Degree program. With that goal in mind, I finished the last 2 years of high school and then completed two Bachelor's Degrees and graduated with honors from the University of Texas.
After graduation, I felt a deep calling to give a year of my life to service. I found the perfect opportunity with Americorps National Service in Colorado where I served as a birth coach and medical translator, learning from midwives and doctors. I taught lectures on pregnancy and childbirth in both English and Spanish and had the honor of helping many underprivileged women who would have otherwise been alone or had no one to translate for them through their births. Those were my first patient encounters, and experiences I will never forget.
When my term of service was complete, I began the 4 year Chinese Medicine Master's Degree that I had dreamt of since my teens. During the last year, my husband Justin and I welcomed our first son, Jake, born at home with the care of a midwife. I graduated from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine the next year in 2007 and began my private practice. In 2008, we welcomed our second son, Kai, also born at home. In 2013, I began AOMA's Doctoral Program and began teaching Master's level clinical courses. I discovered a deep love of teaching and continue to offer private lectures on various health topics and meditation experiences to the public. I completed the doctoral program in 2016 with a focus on integrative medicine and fasting as a means of treating pain and chronic illness.
My goal is to be a one stop shop for all things related to holistic healing. This includes acupuncture, micro-current, cupping, nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, supplements, vitamins and running labs as needed. I see only one patient at a time because so much happens in each session. We may be treating back pain, depression and allergies all at once for example, so we need plenty of time. If you are reading this, ready to become a new patient, I ask only that you come when you are truly ready to participate in your own healing. It may be necessary to adjust your diet or lifestyle, take some supplements or practice some techniques I will teach you during our session. All of these are the tried and true methods I have used in my practice for going on 20 years and will help you reach the health goals you are seeking much quicker.
