10/31/2025
Nine years ago today, I saw my first patient. I shared a sweet space part-time with Donna Seegers Abler at Pathways. I hold gratitude for Lisa Anne, who waited patiently for me to finish my boards before I could open for business, and whose nurturing at the Pathways nest held me until I grew my wings and was ready to fly. Gratitude for my beloved Wendy Kohlhaas, whose support has uplifted me many times along this journey of life.
I hold heaps of gratitude for all the patients who have trusted me with their care. Gratitude for the incredible people who have worked with me in the clinic and made sure our patients are well tended to. I have had truly incredible staff.
Gratitude for the woman I was in 2013, who took this huge leap of faith and followed the calling in her heart by enrolling in grad school. Gratitude for my husband, Dylan, for supporting me in this adventure. Gratitude for the various versions of me who have continued to take leaps of faith in myself, growing and evolving myself and this business.
Gratitude for all my teachers and transmitters of Chinese Medicine. Jennifer Rose, thank God for you. Dr. Mikio Sankey's Esoteric Acupuncture teachings have been an incredible blessing for myself and my patients. I had the pleasure of meeting Sharon Weizenbaum this summer—she’s entirely changed how I view and practice this medicine and has really made it come alive for me. Sheri Lee, your care has been pivotal at many points in my life. Thank you for reflecting how this medicine shows up in me and my life.
Deepest gratitude to Kavitha Chinnaiyan for the ever-present love, the teachings, and the grace so that I may one day realize who I’ve been all along.
Thank you for being part of this journey. My heart is full.