A Journey of Self

I earned my Master of Science from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado in 2010 and began private practice including Community Acupuncture in Islamorada, Florida. I practiced there until 2016. From 2016-2021, I had a private clinic on our homestead in Cooper Landing, Alaska. I moved to Opihikao, Hawaii in July of 2023 with my husband and three children. I am nationally board certified by the NCCAOM in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine and licensed by the state of Hawaii.

Prior to becoming a practitioner of East Asian Medicine, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of South Alabama.  I worked in the areas of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, corporate fitness and wellness, and physical therapy.

My clinical experience includes specialties in Women's Health (OB/GYN), Pain Management, Complementary Oncology Care, and Pediatrics. I practice a gentle style of Japanese Acupuncture combined with Moxibustion, therapeutic bodywork (Tuina & Shiatsu) and Chinese Herbal Medicine.  I am attuned as a Reiki Master in the lineage of Mikao Usui. 

I was first introduced to Yoga in 2002. I played around with various methods of yoga for years before becoming a dedicated Ashtanga practitioner in 2010. I was deeply drawn to the practice and have had the opportunity to learn from several great teachers. I am grateful to have been able to travel to Mysore, India to practice at its source with the Jois family.  Since 2015, I have made 4 trips spanning 7 months of study with both Saraswathi and Sharath. I received Sharath’s blessing and level 2 authorization to teach in 2023. I continue my home practice and self study.