My path into medicine didn’t start with acupuncture — it began with wanting to understand how the body functions under stress.

While studying biology and physiology at Columbia, I found myself drawn to clinical environments that emphasized whole-person care. At the time, I was on a path toward osteopathic medicine. My experiences in biomedicine showed me how complex healing really is — and how often symptoms are treated in isolation rather than as part of a larger pattern.

That understanding eventually became personal.

After finishing the program, I began noticing that my own body felt off in ways that didn’t seem connected. There were persistent signals that something wasn’t regulating the way it should. After consulting several providers without meaningful resolution, a friend suggested acupuncture.

I started researching East Asian medicine and immediately resonated with its framework — the idea that symptoms aren’t random, but reflections of how the body adapts. Systems that once felt unrelated suddenly made sense as part of a single pattern. Within weeks of treatment, my symptoms eased and I felt more regulated. I experienced firsthand how intelligently this medicine works with the body.

That experience ultimately changed the direction of my work.

Training & Clinical Focus

I went on to study East Asian medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science — one of the leading schools for this medicine — where I graduated at the top of my class and received the Kamwo Excellence Award. My training continued through an internship at Yinova in New York, where I focused on reproductive and hormonal health within an integrative model, supporting patients navigating complex cycle concerns, fertility care, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.

My experience working in luxury skincare was my first glimpse into how the body’s internal environment shapes the exterior. That perspective led me to pursue certification in facial acupuncture. I now integrate therapeutic and aesthetic care in a way that supports circulation, tissue health, and the body’s natural processes.

To better support patients navigating complex medical care, I pursued advanced training in acupuncture for oncology support through Memorial Sloan Kettering. This training informs how I work with patients during treatment and recovery, allowing care to remain thoughtful, adaptive, and grounded in the body’s physiology.

Movement & Body Awareness

Movement has always been part of my life. Years of ballet gave me an early understanding of both the strength and vulnerability of the body. That perspective informs how I work with dancers, athletes, and anyone navigating the physical demands placed on their system.

I approach treatment with the understanding that healing isn’t about forcing change — it’s about creating the conditions where the body can recalibrate and recover.

A Note on Language

Throughout this site, you’ll see the terms East Asian medicine and Chinese medicine used interchangeably. While rooted in classical Chinese medical theory, this system has evolved through many East Asian traditions. I use both terms to honor that lineage and its interconnected history.