Hello,

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​I started my career in nursing and later became an Adult Nurse Practitioner, because I wanted to help people through evidence-based medicine. I still actively practice as an NP today, and I value the important role of modern medicine. But I also learned that modern medicine doesn't always have the answer.

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For years, I struggled with painful, heavy periods. Even after laparoscopic surgery, my symptoms didn't improve. Frustrated and looking for a real solution, I turned to Traditional Chinese Medicine. It worked.

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Not only did my symptoms improve, but I realized there was an entirely different way of understanding the body. Instead of focusing on one diagnosis, Chinese Medicine looked at how all the symptoms were connected.

That experience changed the direction of my career. I went back to school to become a Doctor of Chinese Medicine. I wanted women to benefit from the strengths of both modern medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, rather than feeling they had to choose one over the other.

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One of my favorite parts of every visit is teaching. I enjoy explaining your Chinese Medicine diagnosis, how I understand your body constitution, and what I'm treating. I don't want you to leave wondering what I did. I want you to understand your body and feel confident in the plan we are creating together.

 

My goal at Acu4us is to provide safe, effective, and individualized acupuncture care while helping women understand their bodies, treatment options, and how Traditional Chinese Medicine can support them through every stage of life.