I am a Winter 2014 graduate of North Western Health Sciences University in the Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine program. I am NCCAOM certified, and I have a medical license to practice acupuncture in MN, #1786. While in school, I completed the Acupuncturists Without Borders workshop, and participated in Student Senate as a Senator, and the Vice President representing the Acupuncture program students.

For Massage and Bodywork, I am a diplomate of Shiatsu from Centerpoint 2004-06, and I have certificates of completion for Chi Nei Tsung abdominal massage, Medical Qi Kung, Do In, James Waslaski's Orthopedic Massage training, Kensiotaping level 1 & 2, and Reiki energy healing.

Somewhat related to my bodywork approach, I have a 200hr. Yoga teacher training from Corepower Yoga 2009 that allows me to help teach people how to stretch for their after care. I have taken courses in Feng Shui with Carol Hyder, studied Western and Eastern Astrology, and have taken numerous courses regarding Essential Oil Sciences and Aromatherapy. I have spent a great deal of time exploring Vajrayana Buddhism and Non-Violent Communication, as well as Breathwork and EFT/EMDR (Emotional Freedom Techniques / Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), for trauma release.