My work of almost 20 years is driven by a fascination with what lies beneath the surface: the patterns that persist, the symptoms that return, and the hidden layers of experience that shape how we move, feel, and function. As a licensed acupuncturist and educator, I bring together the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine, particularly through the teachings of Jeffrey Yuen, with a deep passion for neuroscience, neurobiology, and the intricate relationship between the somatic and the physical.

I am especially drawn to the concept of latency — what remains beneath the threshold of awareness or apparent pathology, quietly influencing the body until it finds expression. Through the classical channel systems, I explore how the body contains, adapts to, and manifests patterns over time. My work is informed by the belief that understanding a symptom requires looking beyond its immediate expression to consider the deeper processes that may sustain it.

My clinical curiosity extends to the neurobiological and neuroendocrine mechanisms through which our experiences influence physiology. Why do muscles remain guarded long after an injury has healed? How do protective responses become persistent patterns of tension, and what roles do the nervous system, fascia, and stress physiology play? I am passionate about investigating these connections — weaving classical frameworks together with contemporary science while respecting the distinctions between them.

Ultimately, I approach each person with a desire to understand not only what the body is expressing, but why. My work brings together clinical experience, classical theory, and ongoing scientific inquiry to explore the deeper layers of human health — because meaningful healing begins with curiosity, careful listening, and a willingness to look beyond the obvious.