Dear Women and Men Everywhere,

My passion is to help you solve health struggles that prevent you from living a happy and fulfilling life. Do you have chronic, nagging, or even debilitating symptoms that have not been adequately explained or resolved by conventional medicine?

That’s where I come in. Together we root out the underlying causes of your symptoms. We nail down which body systems have gone awry, in what ways, and how to get you back in balance.

For over 20 years I have worked with people who suffer from unexplained inflammation, gut issues, body pain, hormone imbalance, infertility, fatigue, weight gain, and many more problems that typically do not have an easy fix in conventional medicine. I commit to you – to helping you regain health so you can enjoy your precious life!

How do I do this?

Three ways:

Individual Functional Medicine appointments in person in Monterey California, or via video or telemedicine from anywhere in the United States. Learn more.
Hands-on acupuncture, electrical stim, microcurrent, cupping, and nutritional and herbal prescriptions in person at my beautiful and serene clinic in Monterey California. Learn more.
DIY Functional Medicine programs that you can access from anywhere on the planet. Currently, my educational team offers The PCOS SOLUTION® and Fasting With Food®. Check it out.

My history helps me understand and empathize with you

Like you, I’ve had my own life and health challenges, all of which influence my work with you. For example, here are some of the biggies:

An inflammatory autoimmune disease.
A traumatic car accident.
Gut issues: food intolerances and dysbiosis.
Gestational diabetes.
Postpartum anxiety and depression.
Parenting a vibrant special needs child.
All the major women’s transitions and struggles – periods, pregnancy, parenting, menopause, and me too!

Hormones, Immune System, and Gut!

Disruptions in these systems are my specialties, and often they intertwine.

Endocrine: My typical patients are women struggling with hormone-related problems, including sugar-insulin, thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormone imbalances. All hormones are part of an interwoven system that can be regulated!

Immunology: People with inflammation, autoimmunity, and allergies. Disrupted immune systems can be mended!

Gastrointestinal: People with subpar digestion, weight struggles, gut infections, dysbiosis, and microbiome issues. This includes food intolerances and confusion about what to eat. Your digestive tract is the root of your post-natal health, and can be improved and healed!

New online programs

You may not have access to individual Functional Medicine. It’s my mission to change this. In 2018 I created a platform, currently at My Hormone Answers, for DIY Functional Medicine programs.

In 2018 Dr. Anita Sadaty and I released the PCOS SOLUTION® program, and now in 2019 Caroline Cusenza and I are in a beta trial of our Fasting With Food® program. Check it out.

My hive of amazing women colleagues and mentors

My acupuncture mentors have always been Holly Guzman and Kiiko Matsumoto, whom I learn from every chance I get. And now I mentor other acupuncturists.

I am incredibly fortunate to have a pod of four Functional Medicine female masterminds whom I consult with every single day. We review our cases together in order to have a hive mind on every complex person. This includes a Gynecologist, a Psychiatrist, a Nurse Practitioner, and I. You get four of us on your case!

What are my credentials?

Yes, I have a medical license. My degree and licensure are in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is the earliest form of Functional Medicine. To learn more about my credentials, please scroll down. In addition, many seminars, mentorships, and study groups round out my knowledge.

Work with me from anywhere on the planet. Or, see me locally in Monterey, California. Book a free “meet me” appointment.

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My credentials

Education:

Cogence® Functional Immunology with Dr. Sam Yanuck, current
Forum for Integrative Medicine, Complex Conditions, 2019
Pacific College, Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, current
Dr. Datis Kharrazian Functional Endocrinology, 2018
Kalish Institute for Functional Medicine Mentorship, 2017-current
Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), 2017-current
Kresser Institute ADAPT Framework Level One Training, 2015-2016
Hawthorn University Nutrition Consultant Training, 2012
Five Branches University, MS in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2000-2004
Feldenkrais Resources Professional Training Program, 1993-1997
Washington University, BA in Fine Arts and Gender Studies, 1983-1987

Degrees / Licenses:

Doctor (Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, pending) 2019
California Acupuncture Board License 2004
Master’s Degree (Traditional Chinese Medicine) 2004
Bachelor’s Degree (Fine Arts and Women’s Studies) 1987

Authorizations / Certifications:

Authorized Kresser Institute Trained Provider 2016
Certified Nutrition Consultant 2012
Certified Metabolic Typing Practitioner 2000
Feldenkrais® Practitioner 1997
Acupuncture Sports Medicine Certification 2004
Acupuncture Orthopedics Certification 2004