I'm a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and herbalist as well as a licensed massage therapist. I graduated with my Master of Science in Oriental Medicine in Boulder, CO in 2016. In 2006 I received my Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy in Lincoln, NE and immediately moved to Boulder, CO to attend The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration. There I learned a specialized bodywork modality centered around connective tissue/fascial realignment. After putting 8 years into my bodywork practices I yearned to “see more” while treating my clients. I had already been introduced to the world of Chinese Medicine by receiving the work, studying it just for fun, and having the good fortune of befriending acupuncturists and acupuncture students while living in San Diego. I decided that learning such a complete body of medicine would give me just what I needed to better assist my future patients. Today I put together 18 years of experience and never ending learning into my medical practice in Missoula. I started The Missoula Meridian in November 2016 and thank everyone I've worked with for teaching me more than I can quantify. Again and again this medicine has cured what ails me, soothed my spirit, and kept my life meaningful. I hope it will bring the same joys to my clients. When not attending to this great calling, I love to be outdoors, breathe deeply, and forever train my rescue mutt, Kai.
