My path to acupuncture grew out of more than two decades working in healthcare and a desire to understand healing from a broader perspective. As a mom of three boys, that interest also became personal as I looked for additional ways to support my family’s health and wellbeing. My background in radiology gave me a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and Western medicine, while also showing me how important it is to look beyond a diagnosis and consider the whole person.
That interest led me to the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) at MCPHS University, where I earned my master’s degree in Acupuncture. During my graduate training, I gained hands-on experience caring for patients with a wide range of health concerns. My clinical training included a concentration in Japanese acupuncture, along with internships and assistantships in both private-practice and hospital settings.
I had the opportunity to complete an inpatient oncology and palliative care internship, working with patients navigating serious and complex health conditions, as well as an internship with the Pediatric Pain Clinic at Boston Medical Center, where integrative approaches were used to support children and adolescents experiencing acute and chronic pain.
During my training, I was especially drawn to Japanese acupuncture for its gentle technique, careful assessment, and emphasis on restoring balance throughout the body. My clinical experiences, together with my background in the Western healthcare system, helped shape the way I practice today. I continue to value the strengths of both Western and East Asian medicine and bring those perspectives together in a way that is thoughtful, individualized, and grounded in patient-centered care.
