Acupuncturist
Acupuncturist

Owner, The Happy Acupuncturist
Santa Monica, CA November 2016 – present
I commonly treat patients with symptoms relating to:
• Endocrine Function
• Breastfeeding and Postpartum
• Neonatal and Pediatric Health
• Anti-Aging
• Allergy/Food Sensitivities
• Stress Relief
• Digestive Disorders
• Trauma
• Pain

Treatments incorporate knowledge of western medicine, Qi gong, naturopathy, yoga, meditation, diet, ingredients and side effects of medications, as well as lifestyle recommendations for achieving optimal health.

Cupping Modality is often used for the treatment of pain. I also offer a special acupuncture and weighed breastfeeding session for new moms. I wear the newborn baby while administering acupuncture.

Wendy Gerrish Wellness Substitute acupuncturist
Westwood, CA January 2018 - present
I substituted for acupuncturist Wendy Gerrish on an as-needed basis from January 2018 through present.
• Treating patients with a focus mostly on fertility
• Endocrine Function
• Before/After IVF and IUI treatments
• Anxiety
• Pain

Pacific Fertility Center Substitute acupuncturist
Westwood, CA January 2017 - May 2017
I was a substitute acupuncturist at Dr. Vick Sahakian’s fertility practice in Westwood on an as-needed basis from January through May 2017. I treated patients for:
• IVF and IUI treatments
• Endocrine Function
• Fertility
• Before/After IVF and IUI treatments
• Pain
• Allergies
• Psychiatric Disorders

Yo San University Clinic Clinic Intern
Los Angeles, CA September 2013 – December 2014
I saw a wide array of patients with ailments ranging from:
• Psoriasis
• Addiction
• Kidney disease
• Cancer
• Fertility
• Stress
• Pain
• Digestive disorders
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Sleep Disorders
• High Blood Pressure
• Allergies & Asthma

Working with multiple licensed practitioners allowed me the opportunity to learn different treatment protocols. Exercises, meditation, diet recommendations, Qi gong and herbs were also used for continuity of care.

Wise and Healthy Aging Yo San Externship
Santa Monica, CA May 2013 – August 2013
As a clinic intern I was given the opportunity to support senior adults in my local community of Santa Monica through a program supported by Yo San University. I treated patients with:
• Heart Disease
• Pain
• Autoimmune Conditions
• Endocrine Disorders
• Stress
• Sleep Disorders
• Dementia

California Acupuncture license # 17345 obtained September 27, 2016

Yo San University Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Los Angeles, CA September 2009 – January 2015

Naropa University Master of Liberal Arts
Oakland, CA (satellite campus) January 2005 – December 2006

University of Missouri, Kansas City Bachelor of Arts
January 2001 – August 2003

Kate Coletti Midwifery Postpartum Doula Training
Sonoma, CA February 2012

Clean Needle Technique
Santa Monica, CA March 2012