I didn’t always know I would become an acupuncturist.

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Before this path, I worked as a visual effects artist in the film industry. If you live in near Los Angeles, you know this environment well —a world defined by fast-paced deadlines, creative demands, and constant stimulation. My days were filled with long hours, endless problem-solving, and little space for stillness or self-reflection. I ignored the quiet signals from my body, believing that rest could wait and discomfort was something to push through.

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Acupuncture didn’t arrive with fanfare. It entered gently, inviting me to slow down, to listen, and to reconnect. It was a shift—not just in how I felt, but in how I understood health, healing, and myself. That shift became a path I chose to follow with both heart and dedication.

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I earned my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, graduating Summa Cum Lauds from Emperor’s College. My clinical work has taken me from oncology settings like the Disney Family Cancer Center to community clinics and nonprofit care at Being Alive, where I served individuals living with HIV and AIDS. These experiences continue to shape how I hold space for others.

 

My practice blends the precision of functional holistically driven medicine with the wisdom of traditional East Asian medicine, guided always by the understanding that the body, mind, and spirit are not separate. When appropriate, I use functional labwork to explore what’s happening beneath the surface—nutrient depletion, inflammation, subtle imbalances—while honoring that healing is never just about numbers. It’s about the whole person.

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Here, there is no rushing. No one-size-fits-all protocol. Just thoughtful, layered care for those navigating stress, pain, emotional upheaval, transitions in health, identity, and purpose, and the many shifts women experience across a lifetime.

 

Healing is a serious journey, but sometimes it’s found in the relationships we build along the way—where moments of joy and laughter remind us of the human connection at the heart of it all.

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