I am a graduate of Tri-State College of Acupuncture (TSCA) in New York City, where I earned my clinical Master's Degree in Acupuncture. I have over 3,000 hours of clinical training in traditional Chinese Acupuncture, as well as Acupuncture Physical Medicine, which integrates classical acupuncture with modern myofascial trigger point therapies. While at TSCA, I was also honored to study Japanese acupuncture under Kiiko Matsumoto, and Motor Point Acupuncture with Matt Callison.
I hold a Diplomate in Acupuncture from the NCCAOM, earning my national board certification in 2007, and I currently hold a state license to practice acupuncture in Pennsylvania. I am a member in good standing of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) as well as the Association for Professional Acupuncture (APA).
Before setting up my practice in Pittsburgh, I was in private practice in New York, and during that time I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in community clinics in New York City and Beijing, China. These clinics afforded me a chance to work with a wide patient population, including patients with complex issues such as fibromyalgia, severe pain conditions, autoimmune disorders, and addiction recovery. In 2005, I was certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), and in 2006, I studied in Beijing, China as part of a World Health Organization (WHO) sponsored program at the Beijing Traditional Medicine Training Center of WFAS. During my time in Beijing, I completed a portion of my practical training in the acupuncture wards of two community hospitals.
Over the last 10 years I've worked closely with doctors and nurse practitioners to provide complimentary acupuncture treatment for patients suffering from a wide variety of issues, such as chronic pain, digestive issues, sports injuries, traumatic head injuries and emotional disorders.
In 2009, I began working with the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Shadyside Campus. There I have been the primary acupuncturist on several research studies on acupuncture for insomnia and acupuncture for cancer related pain. I see both research and private practice patients at the Center for Integrative Medicine.
My clinical experiences continually inspire me to futher my studies. My current special interest areas and ongoing studies include Balance Method Acupuncture, Battlefield Acupuncture, motor point acupuncture, scalp acupuncture and Zero Balancing™.
Prior to joining the acupuncture community, I earned my undergraduate degree at the Pennsylvania State University, majoring in Communications and Media Studies. My previous work experience includes over 12 years in marketing positions for both corporations and non-profit organizations.
I hold a Diplomate in Acupuncture from the NCCAOM, earning my national board certification in 2007, and I currently hold a state license to practice acupuncture in Pennsylvania. I am a member in good standing of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) as well as the Association for Professional Acupuncture (APA).
Before setting up my practice in Pittsburgh, I was in private practice in New York, and during that time I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in community clinics in New York City and Beijing, China. These clinics afforded me a chance to work with a wide patient population, including patients with complex issues such as fibromyalgia, severe pain conditions, autoimmune disorders, and addiction recovery. In 2005, I was certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), and in 2006, I studied in Beijing, China as part of a World Health Organization (WHO) sponsored program at the Beijing Traditional Medicine Training Center of WFAS. During my time in Beijing, I completed a portion of my practical training in the acupuncture wards of two community hospitals.
Over the last 10 years I've worked closely with doctors and nurse practitioners to provide complimentary acupuncture treatment for patients suffering from a wide variety of issues, such as chronic pain, digestive issues, sports injuries, traumatic head injuries and emotional disorders.
In 2009, I began working with the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Shadyside Campus. There I have been the primary acupuncturist on several research studies on acupuncture for insomnia and acupuncture for cancer related pain. I see both research and private practice patients at the Center for Integrative Medicine.
My clinical experiences continually inspire me to futher my studies. My current special interest areas and ongoing studies include Balance Method Acupuncture, Battlefield Acupuncture, motor point acupuncture, scalp acupuncture and Zero Balancing™.
Prior to joining the acupuncture community, I earned my undergraduate degree at the Pennsylvania State University, majoring in Communications and Media Studies. My previous work experience includes over 12 years in marketing positions for both corporations and non-profit organizations.