My Story/Philosophy
I have been intrigued by medicine and healing since early in my life. When I was quite young and very inquisitive about medicine, my mom would try to “shush me up”. She wasn’t fond of doctors and I guess my questions/observations struck a nerve. My first experience with the world of holistic medicine occurred in the early 80’s while living in Boston. I sought out a quite famous, classical homeopath as my primary care doctor, and that began my journey. I owe much of what transpired in my life to my doctor, Dr. Richard Moskowitz, a very brilliant, forward thinking man.
After many years of working in international marketing, I became hooked on Japan, and all of its charm, culture, spirituality, medicine. In Japan they practice a form of Chinese medicine called “Kampo”. Medicine in Japan is integrative. You can smell the scent of moxa (moxibustion) wafting throughout a hospital. Moxa and Kampo is used for many patients, often alongside western medicine.
In the early 90’s following an auto accident, my dear neighbor Christine, an Acupuncturist, placed two needles strategically, restoring me miraculously to health. It was on one of our nightly walks, that Christine gently prodded me to consider trying one course in acupuncture. I was so burnt out on the corporate world and so wanting to find my purpose in life, so I dove in. That fortuitous decision led me to where I am today.
My personal view is that environment and lifestyle play an integral role in wellness. We don’t have to “inherit” the genes of our parents”. Through my studies in genetics and epigenetics, I firmly believe that we can reverse many so-called “inherited” diseases by using food as medicine, along with other healing modalities. Health is impermanent. It is constantly changing. What may seem like an imbalance or abnormality one day, can self-correct on another day.
I am very passionate about the results my patients obtain–delighted when a patient is on a path towards healing. I employ a gentle yet intentional touch, using a Japanese-style of painless, superficial needling. I dare say that my empathy, listening skills and follow-through, set me apart. My intention is to provide thoughtful, compassionate care, while empowering patients to be full participants throughout the healing process.
When I am not needling, I spend my time frequenting farmstands and specialty food shops, go out into nature, grow my own food and flowers, and visit ceramic studios and collect pottery. Often you will find me at a seminar about cutting edge medicine. This work is my life. I feel so blessed.