08/14/2025
Hi there! Here's my story on how I got into Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine.
Considering the whyās of the world in my early teens, I discovered truth in the book the Tao of Pooh found in my grandparentās library in rural Texas. I struggled to relate to mainstream religion and the idea of balance being a steady force in the way of the universe from a molecular level, to a personal level, and even broader among teams, communities, and nations served as an awakening. From then on I considered myself a Taoist, studying the classic texts, practicing it (but not too hard or that wouldnāt be very Taoist) and striving to live in accordance with the Tao
Several years later my father introduced me to his acupuncturist and friend, Anne Biris. I began receiving treatments in my early 20ās during the roller coaster of undergraduate life at The University of Michigan. Anneās treatments were a grounding force for my body and mind.
After attaining a degree in film and entrepreneurship, I adventured through different industries including startups, the arts, music, and education before landing in Anneās office as an assistant and marketing manager. I noticed the magic in Anneās office emanating from the patients as they were routinely guided by her healing methods towards a life of health and wellness. I decided to start learning more about the medicine and soon realized it was based in the very philosophy I had fallen in love with in his grandparentās library a decade earlier.
The decision to pursue traditional Chinese medicine seemed fated and inevitable. Although my educational background to this point wasnāt based in medicine or the sciences, as a committed lifetime learner, I challenged myself to dive in, led by my belief in the Tao. I attended the highly regarded Pacific College of Health & Sciences in Chicago and graduated with a Masters in Acupuncture. I treated hundreds of patients through the schoolās clinic and through an internship at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.
My special interests include treating psycho-emotional, digestive and reproductive health as well as pain management and sports-related injuries (as I have had many). I utilize a combination of modalities to maximize results in each session including needling, cupping, gua sha, tui na (Chinese massage), E-stim and moxibustion. My empathetic and caring nature (thanks Mom) guides my treatment style. I am dedicated to improving the well-being and bringing harmony into the life of every patient that walks through my door.
I am treating in Ann Arbor and Dearborn Heights Eastern Integrative Services; Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Call (734) 761-5402 to schedule an appointment.
