My Story
I have been intrigued by medicine and healing since early on in my life. When I was quite young and so inquisitive about medicine, my mom would try to “shush me up”. She wasn’t fond of doctors and I guess my questions 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 Moscowitz.
After many years of working in international marketing, I became hooked on Japan, and all of its charm, culture, spirituality, 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. In Japan they practice a derivative of Chinese medicine called Kampo. Medicine in Japan is integrative. You can smell the scent of moxa (moxibustion) throughout a hospital. Moxa and Kampo is used for many patients, sometimes alongside western medicine.
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.
When I am not needling, I spend my time frequenting farmer’s markets and culinary shops, go out into nature, growing flowers and vegetables, collecting pottery, travel, interior design, and exploring vintage mills. Often you will find me in my spare time, at a seminar about cutting edge medicine. This work is my life. I feel so blessed.