Greetings! I’ve been on the staff of In Balance Center since September 2007, teaching classes and seeing patients for acupuncture/herbal medicine treatment. My professional specialties lie in two distinct yet interwoven areas:

Treatment of pain syndromes, as a result of having administered thousands of treatments since graduating from the award-winning Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. I possess the experience which comes from seeing a wide spectrum of patients as well as working in partnership with physicians from the conventional medical community who specialize in the treatment of pain. I also speak and listen to you as “someone who’s worn the shoes”, having experienced and overcome numerous physical and psychospiritual disease states using acupuncture, medicinal herbs, dietary modification, qigong, and meditation. My work with you has as its goal a return to a state of balance, not simply temporary masking of symptoms.

A few examples of pain syndromes which respond well to acupuncture and herbs are neck pain, low back pain, sciatica-type pain, pain in the joints, radiating pain in the arms &/or legs, and facial pain. Additionally, I have treated, with outstanding clinical results, allergies and other respiratory disharmonies, fatigue, insomnia, digestive disharmonies, and gynecological conditions ranging from PMS to hot flashes.

Offering classes/workshops in energetic cultivation. Variously known as Qi, Ki, Prana, and Ruah, the spiritual energies pervading Creation offer us the means for profound healing and accelerated evolution, if only we open ourselves to work with them. Since 1999 I have been practicing qigong and meditation, and attribute much of my skill as a healer to plumbing the depths of this ancient science.

Think of qigong (chee gohng) as movement-guided breathing. Through use of intention and slow, meditative movements, one can literally breathe Qi into a certain area of the body such as an organ, muscle group, or etheric channel. The deep, controlled breathing employed during practice is also great for activating the parasympathetic nervous system (“rest and digest” mode) and mastering the stress response.

A fact that remains out of the awareness of most people is that the spark of regeneration (that is, self-healing ability) is and has always been an indwelling reality. It is my hope that through these offerings more of us come to recognize this simple yet empowering fact and use the techniques shared to consciously create and enjoy a life of health, wholeness, and fulfillment. Come join us for our weekly qigong class!

Those considering acupuncture treatment should be aware that certain insurance companies do reimburse for this modality.. Financially flexible payment options may also be arranged. Contact me through any of the channels listed below for details.

P: 973 . 493 . 1883

E: shiningsource@comcast.net