Acupuncture is a time-tested method for restoring a healthy balance. It has been used in many parts of the world for thousands of years and has helped a countless number of people. In the few decades since its introduction to the West, it has become one of the most proven and well-known forms of alternative therapy that exist in the United States today.

The World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health recognize that acupuncture is safe and effective for treating a wide range of health concerns. I am excited to bring the benefits of this safe, effective, and drug-free form of therapy to patients in the Kalamazoo area.

I invite you to browse my website to learn more about health, healing, oriental medicine, acupuncture and the services I offer.  I also welcome any questions you might have. Please contact me today.

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What's new?

10.24.13 - This day is set aside as Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day in an effort designed to increase public awareness of the progress, promise, and benefits of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Learn more here.

09.22.13 - With the arrival of fall, ragweed, pollens, and molds trigger allergic reactions for many. Learn about acupuncture and allergy relief here.

01.03.13 - Support for your intentions in the new year: article on Weight Loss and an article on Smoking Cessation.

09.11.12 - The New York Times features an article about a comprehensive study that shows acupuncture provides true pain relief. Research involved data on nearly 18,000 patients and findings provide strong scientific support for this time-tested therapy.

See other stories and articles here.

You may notice that the symbol I've chosen for my practice of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is the lady slipper orchid. 

There is a legend among a Native American tribe that the lady slipper grows in the northern woods to mark the courage and strength of a small girl who lived there long ago - a girl who braved a snowstorm to get medicinal herbs when the villagers became ill.  She lost her moccasins and left anguished footprints along the path, which the following Spring became lined with flowers that came to be known as the moccasin flower; or lady slipper.  It is a sweet and enduring image of healing and compassion.