II have been practicing acupuncture since 1995, and am licensed by the Board of Medicine in MA, and a member of the NCCAOM.  Together with my husband, Geoff, I  founded Root & Branch in 2002. 

My interest in holistic health goes back to childhood.  I got my first degree in Clinical Nutrition at UNH in 1985, and became a massage therapist the following year.  While I loved the practice of massage and the clinical understanding of the musculoskeletal system, I felt that I had limited ability to really impact the health of my clients.  I pursued a master's degree in Health Education at BU, but finally pursued acupuncture training after being drawn to it for a number of years.  It has been the most enriching decision I have ever made.  Acupuncture provides a way of assessing and treating people to actually improve their health and to prevent the onset of chronic illness, while also being able to treat acute conditions.  I believe strongly that addressing underlying stress and trauma are critical to improving health.

I have been specializing in women’s health with a particular focus on improving dietary and lifestyle patterns to inspire people to feel happier, healthier, and more engaged in life.  I continue to study and train in supportive therapies, in order to approach things from a variety of perspectives.  I have been a yoga practitioner for over 30 years.    Areas of specialty are: gynecology, fertility, prenatal and postpartum, perimenopause and menopause, acute and chronic pain, stress and anxiety, GI, autoimmune disease, orthopedics, palliative care and supportive cancer treatment.  I am currently pursuing End of Life Doula Training.