I offer two tracks for healing: naturopathic medicine is available via telemedicine platform. In-person bodywork and acupuncture appointments are available on a seasonal basis to patients who have established naturopathic care with me, existing patients, and via special arrangement through introductory calls..

As a practitioner of hands-on bodywork and acupuncture,

I see the body as physical narrative. We know from the experience of living in our own bodies that there is no separation between how we experience stress, how we hold our bodies and how we relate to the stories of our lives. Research on fascia, the body’s connective tissue, is finally validating the depth of intelligence we intuitively know our bodies hold. 

In the clinic, I use a connective anatomy approach to arrive at your diagnosis and treatment. Connective anatomy allows us to address multiple related tissues and body systems that may be involved in your pain pattern. Each treatment session includes a combination of bodywork and acupuncture techniques, the proportions of which are determined based on patient preference and what will work best to address your condition. 

Techniques include

• ACUPUNCTURE — precise work applied to the meridians to restore balance, flow, + vitality

• CUPPING — traditional therapy to relieve stagnation + pain

• MYOFASCIAL RELEASE — slow sustained massage techniques to relieve tension + restrictions in the connective tissue + muscles

• VISCERAL MANIPULATION — gentle therapeutic work for the abdomen + digestion

• ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING — assisted stretching for improved movement + athletics

• CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY — soothing osteopathic techniques for realigning the body + nervous system

• MOXIBUSTION — warming therapies applied to the meridians to boost energy + support healing

• For more information and FAQ about my acupuncture/bodywork practice please refer to this document.

What To Expect at Your First Appointment

Your initial appointment is 90 minutes. We begin with a 15-20 minute check-in about your current symptoms, areas of focus, and anything relevant that's come up since you completed your intake paperwork. If your concerns involve a physical pain pattern, we may do some physical assessments before moving into treatment.

Treatment takes place on a padded table with draping — the setup is similar to massage, and you are welcome to dress down to your comfort level or come in loose-fitting clothes that allow access around the arms, legs, and midsection. A table warmer is available.

I open each session with an East Asian medicine assessment — this may include pulse diagnosis, a gentle abdominal assessment, and evaluation of meridian imbalances. From there, we co-create a treatment plan based on what will be most effective and comfortable for you. This might mean acupuncture with needles or meridian work without needles if you are averse to needles. I often incorporate multiple forms of bodywork in treatment and this may include myofascial release, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, active stretching, or some combination. If you've never had acupuncture before and are uncertain about needles, there are always other options — nothing about your care requires a modality you're not comfortable with.

First visits tend to involve more dialogue as we get oriented to each other and your case. That's by design.

One patient at a time, always. My practice is structured so that I am with you for the entirety of your visit. I do not run multiple rooms or see several patients per hour. Your treatment time is dedicated specifically to you.

Getting here: My in-person practice is located in the Loring Corners building at the north end of Loring Park — across from the Basilica on Hennepin Avenue. Entrance is via the historic alleyway at the back of the building. Free covered parking is available under the bridges, marked for Loring Corners patrons. Metered street parking is also available nearby.

Your first step towards getting started is scheduling a complimentary introductory conversation.