Why did you become an acupuncturist?
My choice to become an acupuncturist has been a pursuit of passion. As have many others, I have repeatedly observed and experienced how Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has existed for thousands of years, is a compassionate and effective healing method.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
By combining my knowledge and experience as both a Western and Eastern healthcare practitioner, I serve my clients well. I have found that many routine health problems and chronic conditions for which drugs and surgery are only partially effective or not effective at all benefit from Traditional Chinese Medicine.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I am in awe of this incredible medicine every moment of my practice and life. Every day I see what can be construed as minor or even major miracles, whether it is alleviation of stress, anxiety, depression, acute or chronic pain, or the breaking up of vicious cycles of illness and emotional turmoil. Having been an RN in critical and emergency care for decades, and now as a practitioner of Oriental medicine for more than 10 years, I have developed a deep confidence in the effectiveness of this medicine. Its success lies in its emphasis on identifying and treating the root cause as well as the symptoms of a problem.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
The biggest misconception regarding Oriental medicine is that it is mostly a treatment for pain. Often, it is regarded as a last-resort treatment. Oriental medicine needs to become well known as a truly preventive and first-resort medicine that covers a wide range of health issues.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
I am constantly working to maintain and improve my health and wellbeing. I get acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, and craniosacral treatments regularly. I take herbs when needed. I see an MD who practices functional medicine. I take regular supplements and eat only organic and whole foods that I cook at home. I bike and walk regularly. I start my mornings slowly, making a wonderful breakfast, having quiet, meditative time to myself. Most days I practice a rather simple and short qigong routine.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
When I was seven years old, I was given an assignment in school to draw and describe what I wanted to be when I grew up. Immersed in colorful imaginations and idyllic yearnings, I could not narrow it down any more than what I thought would be the most perfect profession: The Doctor-Artist. It wasn’t until I discovered acupuncture much later when I realized I had found my calling. Acupuncture was an opportunity to express my passion for both holistic health and creative expression in all its splendor. The further I explored this incredible modality, the more I fell in love with its philosophical roots and ability to harmonically fine tune the instrument of our extraordinary and kaleidoscopic human body.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
My experience with incorporating acupuncture into the hospital setting has given me the privileged ability to prove to medical professionals how acupuncture can fill in the gaps and provide answers when they and their patients are frustrated with the limitations and side effects of pharmaceuticals, surgeries, and standard medical procedures. Having worked with many cancer patients in both private and community acupuncture settings, I have seen how well acupuncture can complement mainstream medical care, by eradicating or greatly diminishing the side effects brought on by chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. While most of my work is through my private office at a holistic healing center, having built a community acupuncture practice within one hospital setting and within another outpatient medical center over the last few years has been incredibly rewarding. It has provided affordable, accessible, and integrative care to many in their journey towards holistic healing.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I love how the learning never ends in this field. The art and medicine of acupuncture is illimitable, as it forever dances and undulates in countless patterns and unique forms as it attempts to bring balance to the microcosmic and macrocosmic mirrors of being. I find this exciting and forever enticing. I also enjoy seeing the sense of gratitude that people have when they discover the magic of acupuncture. Witnessing how this special element gives them hope is so gratifying for me. My patients and I have seen how acupuncture helps to create and maintain a distinct sense of balance, ease, and perspective, when the mental cobwebs and physical pains are eradicated or managed in a much more tolerable way. When this heightened equanimity makes itself palpable, one’s inner light grows brighter, and evolution begins to pick up speed. The human experience is refreshed and made anew. To be a part of this is beyond enjoyable.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
People often ask me, “Do I have to believe in acupuncture for it to work?” My answer is always “No…and yes.” There are many tired and limping dogs, cats, and horses who have no belief system. When they receive acupuncture, they are soon out in the yard running around with glee. Likewise, I occasionally get sent from a wife her tight-lipped toughened executive husband who doesn’t look me in the eye and grumpily asks how long the treatment is going to be. Prior to the acupuncture treatment, he feels he’s going to waste his time waiting for an hour with a few needles in his hand and foot. Yet an hour goes by, he’s awakened from the best nap of his life, and his sciatica is “mysteriously” gone. There is no belief system there, and yet acupuncture works!

However, by maintaining a positive belief system, one can greatly assist in one’s healing process. I feel that much of the pain and misery in our society is due to the human mind, and that its power can greatly help us or hinder us. The mind and heart are part of our whole being, so our feelings and thoughts do play a great role in how our experiences unfold before us. Hence, the more “belief” and positive thinking one puts into one’s healing process, the better the outcome and the quicker the response will be seen. However, it is often experienced that negative mindsets quickly become transformed through the power of acupuncture, so whoever you are and in whatever mindset you find yourself, acupuncture most welcomes you.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
I receive acupuncture! I also take healing herbs, go on playful walks with my wife and daughter, eat natto and seaweed, drink Pu-erh tea, run, stretch, take naps, spend time in nature, and meditate. A sense of balance is something I am always aspiring towards, and is sometimes quite elusive in today’s society, but I do what I can when I can. The basis of Chinese medicine is all about staying healthy in one’s life, so if I am an acupuncturist, I try to maintain such principles in my daily life.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
I became an acupuncturist to help people, to engage people in their healthcare and to facilitate a truly whole-person healing process. Since being introduced to acupuncture as an adolescent, the principles of Chinese medicine—the balance and integration of the body, mind and spirit—has simply made sense to me. I am dedicated to offering clients a well-rounded and holistic approach to treat the whole person.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
I strive to empower patients through education to promote long-lasting health and wellbeing in body, mind and spirit. I do this by creating a supportive and trusting relationship with my clients where we can discuss nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle choices. We work as a team to achieve wellness.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I enjoy interacting with my clients! I am continually awed and humbled by the variety of life experience and wisdom that walks through my door. Together we learn and grow and heal.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
Many people think that acupuncture is only good for treating aches and pains! Chinese medicine treats disorders of the digestive, reproductive, respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems. This medicine is useful in sleep disorders, mental and emotional imbalances, and autoimmune diseases as well.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
I strive to lead my life with thoughtfulness and balance. With my family we grow some of our food, cook meals and eat together. We play in the outdoors together and learn together. I find that when I’m eating well, exercising and getting consistent good quality sleep, life is rewarding and fun!

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