Traditional Chinese Medicine & Herbal Medicine
A Holistic Path to Balance, Vitality, and Deep Healing
Rooted in over 5,000 years of observation and practice, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a comprehensive, whole-person approach to healing. TCM restores harmony by working with the body's own intelligence through acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, energy cultivation, and lifestyle alignment.
At its foundation are core principles like yin-yang, Qi (vital life force), the Zang-Fu organ system, and the Five Elements, all describing the dynamic interplay between body, mind, spirit, and the environment. When Qi flows freely through the body’s meridians, health and balance are maintained. When this flow is disrupted, dis-ease may occur.
Diagnosis & Personalized Treatment
Each session begins with an in-depth diagnostic process, which may include:
Pulse assessment
Tongue observation
Abdominal palpation
These traditional tools help assess your unique energetic pattern. Treatments are then guided not only by the symptoms you present, but also by your deeper healing intention.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses fine, sterile needles placed along specific points on the meridians to balance energy, promote circulation, calm the nervous system, and relieve pain. It is effective in treating both physical and emotional imbalances.
For sensitive individuals, I offer touch needling and other gentle techniques. Auricular therapy (ear acupuncture) is also available to support mood regulation, digestion, hormone balance, and trauma recovery.
Additional Modalities
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses suction to move stagnation, release muscle tension, and improve blood and lymph flow. It is often described as a reverse deep-tissue massage, deeply relaxing and detoxifying.
Moxibustion
The warming of specific acupuncture points with the herb mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) stimulates circulation and adds vital energy (Qi). Especially effective for fatigue, cold constitutions, fertility support, and breech presentation in pregnancy.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha uses smooth-edged tools in repeated strokes over the skin to release stagnation, relieve tension, and promote circulation. Particularly helpful for neck, shoulder, and upper back pain.
Chi Nei Tsang (Taoist Abdominal Massage)
A gentle, hands-on therapy to detoxify, unblock emotions, and harmonize organ systems. This internal massage improves elimination, digestion, and emotional well-being.
Qi Gong
An ancient Chinese movement and breath practice that cultivates life force energy, strengthens immunity, balances emotions, and awakens spiritual awareness.
Microneedling
A skin-rejuvenating technique that stimulates collagen production and enhances skin tone and texture. Offered as part of integrative cosmetic and healing protocols.Microneedling
Herbal Medicine
Healing Through the Wisdom of Plants
Herbal remedies utilize the whole essence of plants, offering safe and effective healing with minimal or no side effects when used properly. I draw from multiple herbal traditions to support the body’s natural ability to heal—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
One of the most sophisticated systems of herbal healing in the world.
Chinese herbal formulas are individually tailored based on your specific pattern of imbalance. Each formula may contain 6–20 ingredients that work synergistically—some directly address symptoms, while others support the root cause, harmonize the formula, or guide herbs to specific organs or meridians.
Herbs may be delivered as concentrated powders, decocted teas, tinctures, or pills—depending on your needs and lifestyle. Ingredients span the plant, animal, and mineral kingdoms and include roots, barks, berries, flowers, stems, and leaves.
Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine
The ancient medicine of India offers deep nourishment for body and mind.
Ayurveda customizes remedies according to your dosha—your elemental constitution. My Ayurvedic apothecary includes powerful single herbs, classical formulas, and culinary spices known to support digestion, detoxification, hormonal balance, emotional well-being, and longevity. All are sourced from trusted growers committed to sustainability and potency.
Amazon Rainforest Herbal Medicine
Wild wisdom from the heart of the jungle.
The Amazon rainforest holds a vast pharmacopeia of powerful medicinal plants used for generations by Indigenous healers. These herbs are known for their potent immune-enhancing, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and energy-boostingproperties. I offer a select group of sustainably harvested Amazonian remedies to support vitality, stamina, and deep healing.
Native California Medicinal Herbs
Local medicine that honors the land and its keepers.
California’s rich and diverse ecosystems provide a bounty of medicinal plants traditionally used by Indigenous tribes. My collection includes herbs known for purification, respiratory support, digestive aid, menstrual balancing, emotional calm, and dreamwork. All are sourced with deep respect for Indigenous knowledge, land stewardship, and ecological preservation.
Honoring Indigenous Wisdom
By offering Native California and Amazonian herbal medicines, I honor the profound spiritual and ecological wisdom of the world’s Indigenous healers. These plants are not simply remedies—they are sacred allies. I am committed to sharing them with reverence, gratitude, and integrity.
Whether you are seeking relief from pain, support for chronic conditions, or deep nourishment for body and soul, Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbal therapeutics offer a timeless path to wholeness.
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