About
About Acupuncturist in Kuna, ID
Education
West Point (United States Military Academy), graduated 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree
- Fingerlakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, graduated 2019 with a Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM)… that means Acupuncture AND herbal medicine. This included internships in VA hospitals, as well as small town clinics.
Studied Kung Fu, which included Chinese Medicine knowledge, from 2014 to present day… Thisthis not only pointed me towards a career in Acupuncture, it also provided me with the skills to succeed and help others.
Acupuncturist Expertise
Five years of experience working in Treasure Valley, One year before that in Upstate New York; total five years working under a more experienced Acupuncturist, and one year working on my own.
Rescue Diver courses while in the Army; EMT-Basic courses after the Army; and regular CPR/First Aid/First Responder training to stay updated.
Annual Continuing education to ensure that my knowledge doesn’t stagnate and I continue to serve my community effectively.
Continuing growth of knowledge from the Kung Fu Association, which is enhancing many of my skills.
Specializing in Battlefield Acupuncture, which is geared towards pain management, and “homework”, which is geared towards self-empowerment for my patients.
Promoting Self-Care as a Doctor of Acupuncture
I believe all medicine functions best A) when it limits whatever is interfering with your daily life and your goals, and B) when it does so while not growing to become a necessary part of your routine. Self-care is the most important aspect of our health, and a large part of my job, as a traditional Acupuncturist and a modern medical practitioner, is to give you the tools to not need me anymore. I’m happy to see folks regularly, for tune-ups and any new issues that pop up, but I do believe many issues can and should be managed with diligent self-care, and occasional input from me and from a person’s medical care team.