History
After graduating with honors from Stanford University, I went on to earn my Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in 2002. For several years, I ran a busy acupuncture clinic in Santa Cruz with an emphasis on primary care, holistic pain management and digestive disorders. With a strong desire to expand the services I could offer my patients, I continued my education at Stanford Medical School for my Physician Assistant training, where I graduated at the top of my class in 2007. I recently moved back to Santa Cruz and have been working with Dr. Lonna Larsh since 2013. I have always had a passion for practicing integrative medicine. My partnership with Dr. Larsh has provided an opportunity to utilize the full scope of my Western and Eastern medical skills.
Specialties
Looking for a truly holistic medical provider? I am a physician assistant, licensed acupuncturist, and certified gluten practitioner offering a unique blend of integrative Eastern-Western medicine. I have extensive experience in the holistic treatment of autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. My passion is for finding real solutions to health concerns, not just band-aids. I have tools to help: * Reduce pain * Improve energy * Support digestion * Promote feeling calm * Balance your immune system * Reverse many autoimmune symptoms Through my holistic approach, I have helped hundreds of patients to pinpoint the cause of their suffering and reverse decades of debilitating symptoms.