I have been practicing acupuncture since 1988, the last 12 years in Ventura County. I attended Emperor's College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Monica, a 3-year course, and then received my state license. I studied with Master Japanese Acupuncturist, Miki Shima for the next 6 years combining Japanese Acupuncture with the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I attended the School of Classical 5 Element Acupuncture for 1-year post-graduate work and was certified as a Classical 5 Element Acupuncturist in 2003.

My interest in medicine started in 1971, when I worked as a physician's assistant in a women's health clinic for 2 years. This experience took me into 10 years of work as a lay midwife. During that time I was looking for a system of medicine that worked at a deeper level, and studied massage, nutrition, herbology and yoga. I became a licensed massage therapist in 1976 and practiced until receiving my acupuncture license.

I have two office locations, in Ojai and Ventura.