I received a Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, California, which was a four year comprehensive program in both Acupuncture and Herbs. Previously, I received a BA degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: The Science and Art of Healing, from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I have also trained at the International Institute of Medical Qi Gong in Pacific Grove, California. I am a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Maryland, a Diplomate in Acupuncture as certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and an active member of the Bowie Crofton Holistic Community. I am also a Medical Qi Gong practitioner and a Reiki Master.
General health and wellness, Sports injury and joint trauma, Neurological and Neuromuscular disorders, Children’s healthcare – with a focus in CP and Autism spectrum disorders, Craniosacral TherapyGeneral health and wellness, Sports injury and joint trauma, Neurological and Neuromuscular disorders, Children’s healthcare – with a focus in CP and Autism spectrum disorders, Craniosacral Therapy, Traditional medicine – Tuina massage, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Qi Gong, Chinese martial arts – Bagua, Xingyi, Taiji, and Liu He Ba Fa, Traditional medicine – Tuina massage, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Qi Gong.
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