Expertise:

Are you tired of going to medical professionals who just treat your symptoms, and don't even ask you about your whole self?  
 
My goal is to help you to take an active role in your own health care because that is the way to achieve the best results. This includes making healthy choices about diet, exercise, supplements, medications, environmental exposures, social influences, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. With everything that your body is exposed to, it is in a constant effort to find balance. When we give support and remove obstacles, the body is truly able to heal itself.

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In my twenty five years of practice, I have extensive & successful experience treating many conditions.  I am passionate about helping people who may have any of these issues:
  • Chronic or acute pain; work or sports related injuries
  • Anxiety, stress, depression and insomnia
  • Health Issues that you have been unable to resolve with other modalities
  • Respiratory issues such as allergies, colds, asthma and bronchitis​
  • Aging Issues
  • Men's Health 
  • Hepatitis
  • HIV
  • Smoking Cessation and drug and alcohol detox
  • Heart conditions
My goal is to treat you as a whole person. I will look at many aspects of your health including nutrition, digestion, emotions, sleep, aches/pains, and overall energy level.

As a certified Shiatsu practitioner with 23 years experience, I also use bodywork techniques to release and relax physical symptoms and general stress.

Credentials:

Education & Training:
  • Masters, Chinese Medicine, Meiji College of Oriental Medicine, Sept. 1996

  • California Acupuncture License #5588, Feb. 1997

  • Certified Acupuncture Detox Specialist, National Acupuncture Detox association, April 1998​

  • Certification in Hepatitis C Treatment, Quan Yin Healings Arts Center, 2000

  • Certified Shiatsu Practitioner, Dec. 1991

  • Certificate of Clinical Herbal Practice, California School Of Herbal Studies, Nov. 1990​​​​

  • Certified Instructor of Yang style Tai Chi Ch'uan, 1998

Work History:

  • Private Practice,  2005 - present
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  • Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College  Berkeley, CA  2003-2005               Faculty Member
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  • Immune Enhancement Project,    San Francisco, CA.         2001-2004                               Clinical Director & Acupuncturist                                                                                                          
  • Bay Medical Center       San Francisco, CA       2000 - 2003                         Program Founder  -  Acupuncture Clinic in Orthopedic Medical Office                          Treated patients with work related injuries in an integrative setting with surgeons,    chiropractors, P.T.’s etc.
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  • Pacific Acupuncture Associates    San Francisco, CA      1998 - 2003                  Detox Specialist                                                                                              Worked in S.F. County jails & community clinics including Glide Memorial              Church, treating incarcerated, homeless and substance abuse populations.