Our nervous systems are highly stimulated by the modern world, and that constant strain wears on us over time. While getting an hour of deep rest is hard to do on your own, acupuncture does it for you. As you relax during the treatment, your body shifts into rest-and-repair mode, and the more that happens, the easier it gets for your body to remember how to do that on its own.

Navigating a big life change? Acupuncture is a wonderful support tool during these times. I often work with people who are in the midst of a medical process, starting a fertility journey, or simply looking for a better way to manage the changes that come with getting older.

During allergy season (nearly year-round in Sonoma County!) as well as cold and flu season, acupuncture and Chinese herbs help keep your immune system strong. A short 5–6 day herbal formula can stop a cold from getting worse or lingering. I use granules, which are affordable and easy to take: a powdered tea you mix with hot water. And if you're sick or contagious, you can stay home and text me instead! I'll put together a formula for pickup.

The purpose of acupuncture is to restore harmony to a system that has fallen into a pattern of dysfunction. The practice works best when the pattern is correctly identified by your provider, and then treatments are created to heal the pattern as much as possible. Your first visit with me always include time for a consultation; if you have an unusual or difficult condition, let’s talk and see what can be done.