Education

Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (AAAOM, 2003)
Ongoing apprenticeship under my wise mentors for the past 22 years
​Completed the doctoral program at The American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM, 2021)
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies from the University of Minnesota
Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Herbalist licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

Motivation

I am blessed to have amazing teachers on this healing path who have generously shared with me their wisdom, encouragement and occasional loving cuff to the back of my head.  They inspire me to help wherever I can to alleviate suffering and encourage the body's innate propensity to heal and thrive.
My wonderful mentors in Traditional Chinese Medicine for the past 22 years:
Dr. Xinrong He
Dr. Li Gu