I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1997, with a double major in English and History, and a certificate in creative writing. These degrees were great, but did not put me in a fulfilling profession. I had been receiving acupuncture as treatment for chronic neck and back pain that resulted from a car accident. This form of treatment was recommended to me by a chiropractor after all conventional types of therapy had failed. The results were amazing to me and gave me the inspiration to return to school to do what I had always wanted: to take care of people. In 1999, I enrolled in the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine to begin my education in the healing arts and attained a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine. In the fall of 2001, I was able to spend time in China, doing rounds in their hospitals and attending lectures at the Guangzhou University. This trip helped solidify the concepts of Oriental medicine in my mind, and made me a better practitioner. I attend seminars and workshops in order to further my knowledge of alternative healing, and provide my patients with the best care I can give them.
Degrees and certifications:
- Bachelor of Arts from UW-Madison
- Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM)
- Licensed by the State of Wisconsin
- National board certified as a Diplomat in Acupuncture from the NCCAOM
- Clean needle technique certified by CCAOM (Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
- Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation
- Advanced Energy Healing
- Reiki 1
