from Sandpoint go South on Highway 95 approx 22 miles, turn east on Blacktail Road, then east on Little Blacktail. Total 4 miles from Hwy 95. Call for info.
Office Hours
By Appointment only. Tues - Friday 10-5
Practice Description
Gentle, but thorough holistic approach. I treat one patient at a time, assist patients in understanding what they can do to help to improve their health. I use Traditional Chinese Medicine paradigm, including Chinese Herbal medicines, Acupuncture and acupressure/tuina massage as needed. My practice is generally based upon word of mouth referral.
I was trained in California and China, in practice since 1984. I was awarded a Governor's commendation for Distinquished Public Service for my years of service as Chair of the Idaho licensing board. I now serve as the Chair of the Board of Commissioners for NCCAOM, where I am very involved in the development of the national examination for Acupuncture.
I love my work and my patients.
Education
Graduated from California Acupuncture College in 1985 with Acupuncture degree
Graduated from SAMRA University in 1988 with Doctor of Oriental Medicine degree
Practice Details
Specialty
Digestion
Sleep
Muscle Aches
Depression
Pain management
Stress
Arthritis
Back Problems
Payment Methods
Cash
Checks
Can provide you with for 1500 for you to submit your claim to insurance company. I have national provider number.
Techniques and Styles
Treatment Techniques
Acupuncture Styles
Chinese Herbology
Cranio-Sacral/Visceral Balancing
Qi Gong
Acupressure
Moxibustion
Gua Sha
Tuina
Electroacupuncture
Cupping
Five-Element Acupuncture
Auricular Acupuncture
Scalp Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Other Services
Asian Bodywork
Massage Therapy
Diet and Nutrition
AcuPages.com Q&A
Q: Why did you decide to be an acupuncturist?
My background was in western medicine, however when working with patients (nursing level)I frequently saw that Western medicine sometimes has no means of helping with chronic illness and to assure quality of life. I believe that health is more than the absence of disease. When I discovered Oriental Medicine, I found a means to improve many conditions and overall wellbeing, without any of the science contradicting that which I already knew in western science. It simply fills in the missing places in caring for people and empowering them with ways to promote their own health.
I enjoy explaining Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture in terms and ways my patients can understand.
Q: What work/education experience makes you a better acupuncturist ?
I have been blessed with many good teachers, and a wonderful clinical supervisor in the hospital in China. I was also priveleged to practice for a while in Germany with a very fine senior colleague. As for continuing education, I may hold some kind of record - I love to keep studying. However, far and away the most influential power which has shaped my ability to be a better acupuncturist is my commitment to my patients.
Many of my patients have sought care after having limited results from other treatments. The challenge to care for a wide variety of difficult cases has given me the opportunity to revisit my reference texts again and again.
Q: What about your personal interests?
My husband and I enjoy a life close to nature at our forest farm. Animals and garden bring joy to my life, as does a good book.
208-683-5211