Growing up in Germany, my mother had the greatest influence on my passion for natural medicine. She taught me how to use herbs for healing and showed me how to create my own herbal blends, salves and tinctures. When I came to the United States, I found that alternative medicine was still in its infancy and since it was difficult to source herbs, teas and homeopathic preparations, I opened the first Specialty Loose Leaf Teas and Herb Store in the Valley. During the thirteen years of its existence, Souvia tea became a destination for tea lovers and those who wanted to learn about natural healing. Next to sourcing quality teas from all over the world, I held workshops on how to use herbs for health and wellness. As fun and exciting as it was, being a small business owner eventually took its toll on my own health and no teas and tinctures could bring relief. It was then, that I was introduced to Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

 

Intrigued by the results and eager to learn more, I began my formal studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine, graduating from the Phoenix Institute for Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (PIHMA) with a Masters of Acupuncture and became Nationally Board certified.

 

I am passionate about this medicine and take an individualized, holistic and integrative approach to healing, always seeking the best possible outcomes for my patients.