04/03/2026
Have you ever had a moment where everything suddenly made sense?
For me, it happened in the mountains of Southwest China.
I grew up fascinated by Asian cultures and that curiosity shaped everything. I went on to study Asian Studies and Japanese Language & Culture, while also pursuing pre-med with dreams of emergency medicine. Two passions, seemingly on different paths.
Then came a study abroad program that bridged both worlds: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Community Health in China's Yunnan Province.
Walking through Kunming's TCM Hospital, learning from Naxi shamans in Lijiang, sitting with Tibetan healers in Zhongdian — I wasn't just collecting experiences. I was discovering my calling. These keepers of ancient wisdom, in bustling hospital corridors and quiet mountain temples alike, showed me what healing could truly look like.
That journey is why I became an acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner. The flame ignited in those mountains still burns bright — in every treatment room, with every patient.
🌿 I'm so grateful to do this work. Thank you for being part of the journey.