Adventurous and curious, I am inspired by so much of what I see. When I am not traveling, I am cultivating my eclectic artistic interests. I am primarily a watercolor artist and photographer. I dabble in other things like pottery, [computer] graphic arts, and gardening.

I have a passion for Chinese Medicine and culture. I completed a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the California Bay area and am licensed to practice [Acupuncture] in Virginia and North Carolina.

I currently reside near Fort Bragg, NC. I have a small community practice and am working on my Ph.D. in Counseling Studies. I hope to bridge acupuncture with counseling to increase PTSD treatment efficacy among combat veterans.