My practice over time has offered me both the privilege and the experience in helping clients to live free of pain, discomfort, fatigue, anxiety, and depression.
Better together.
My patients often seek out acupuncture for the same reasons I turned to holistic practices years ago.
Through the use of acupuncture, herbs, diet, exercise and lifestyle changes I have seen clients find more joy, clarity, energy and purpose in their life.
We work together as teammates, where we each participate in the wellness process. When clients are able to take responsibility for their daily decisions with the aid of our sessions, our work together leads to optimal outcomes.
Many of us know we need to make changes in order to return to that feeling of wholeness and balance. Sometimes we try countless other methods to get there without success. Other times, the stress and busy-ness of our daily life can impede us from making ourselves a priority and showing up as our best selves.
Through my practice, I focus not only on the therapeutic and integrative benefits of acupuncture itself, but also the coupling of customized diet and lifestyle changes to empower you toward a more centered and intentional state of being. I lean on a fusion of both Eastern and Western practices to achieve a balanced plan of treatment that is both tangible and impactful.
We all need help in periodically resetting our lives. I look forward to beginning our work together.
My Practice
Focuses On:
Infertility
Assistance with conception including IUI, IVF, unexplained infertility and natural conception.
Digestive Well Being
Soothing and eliminating gas, bloating, constipation, loose stools, diarrhea, overeating, heartburn, acid reflux, leaky gut, symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, Colitis, IBS.
Social/Emotional
Help in soothing symptoms of anxiety, restlessness, rumination, chest tightness, anxiety attacks, low energy, feelings of hopelessness or being ‘stuck,’ depression.
Women’s Health
Regulating the menstrual cycle, helping to alleviate painful or irregular menstruation, perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, breast tenderness, heavy periods, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, low libido.
Trauma Recovery
Emotional and spiritual support from trauma, loss, addiction.
Inflammatory, allergic and autoimmune
Allergies, asthma, Rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, IBS, Celiac disease, skin conditions.
acupuncture
diet
herbs
Through the Traditional Chinese Medical lens, we approach the body as though each internal organ is connected to an energetic pathway or channel which traverse our entire body. Along those pathways are hundreds of individual acupuncture points. By stimulating those points with fine needles, we increase the blood flow and energy to our cells, organs, tissues and muscles. This stimulation helps to relieve any pain we may experience; it restores our body’s natural balance and helps our body heal itself.
Our diet can be both a source of pleasure and stress. We may think we eat too much, not well enough or too little. when we eat in a balanced and moderate way, we can begin to eliminate our food cravings and stabilize our blood glucose levels, leading to more consistent moods. Consuming our meals mindfully (not while driving or staring at our screens!) and preparing healthy food at home, we begin to eat in a sustainable way which can bring an unexpected vitality and energy in to our daily life.
Herbs are a safe and beneficial tool to use on a daily basis to enhance our outcomes between sessions. They serve to help the body integrate the treatment goals and are generally prescribed in the form of a capsule or tincture. We work together to create a formula that addresses your specific symptoms.
Let me help you find care that's right for you.
Common Questions
FAQs
Does acupuncture hurt?
One of the first things people ask is “Does it hurt?” The gauge of an acupuncture needle is about the size of a few human hairs. Sometimes people report feeling a small ‘tap’ or bit of pressure upon insertion. Generally there is no pain during your acupuncture session.
How does it work?
The needles stimulate the movement of blood and energy in our bodies. Acupuncture needles help to release endorphins in to our system, which opens the channels and helps to ease pain and relax the mind.
What can I expect from an acupuncture treatment?
I begin by talking with you and getting to know you – your concerns and your hoped for outcomes. I gather as much health and medical history as possible and learn about your current concerns and lifestyle. I take your pulses and look at your tongue. After gathering that information, I design an individualized acupuncture session, which lasts about 60 minutes.
During your treatment, I insert fine needles in to points along pathways or channels that connect to specific internal organs. The needles stimulate blood and energy to circulate more freely bringing nourishment to our cells, tissues, muscles and organs while creating a sense of relaxation.
When you leave we discuss ways you can carry your treatment with you following your appointment.
How often do I need to come for treatment?
I recommend that my clients come for at least three sessions at which point we re-evaluate. The best results are seen with some consistency of treatment. When you begin to feel better and see improvement, then we reduce the frequency.
What should I wear the the appointment?
Please wear or bring loose fitting, comfortable pants/shorts and a tank top/T-shirt so that we can easily access specific parts of the body.
How should I prepare for my acupuncture appointment?
It’s best to eat a light meal a few hours before your appointment and limit caffeine. Be sure to arrive hydrated and with a health goal in mind that you would like to discuss. (And you can have more than one!)
What makes your acupuncture therapy unique?
My practice focuses on personalized, one-on-one sessions that not only address specific health concerns but also incorporate holistic lifestyle advice to enhance your overall wellness journey. I believe in a tailored approach to each patient’s unique needs.
Where are you located?
I recently moved to a brand new, beautiful storefront space, located at 270A Concord Avenue in Cambridge, a short walk from Harvard Square.
I have another question?
I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have. Just send a note through my contact page.