My Background

After working with many folks who suffered with traumatic brain injuries and chronic migraine, I took a special interest in Neuro-Acupuncture, which is a newer and evolving specialization within the acupuncture field. I am currently pursuing a certification program through the Neuro-Acupuncture Institute in Santa Fe, NM, and in the last 10 years, I have studied with other prominent acupuncturists who are performing cutting edge research that explains the physiological effects of classical acupuncture in western medical terms.

Integrative Approach

As one of the professional consultants at the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine for over 13 years, I have worked closely with medical doctors, physician assistants, clinical researchers, psychologists, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, structural integrators, and many other bodyworkers and movement specialists in an integrated, comprehensive setting where we can coordinate care and give patients a truly integrated healthcare experience.

Credentials

Professional

Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture, 2007 (M.S.)

Certification from The Neuro-Acupuncture Institute, Santa Fe, NM, Completion in 2025

Board-Certified in Acupuncture through the NCCAOM since 2007 (Dipl.Ac.)

Pennsylvania State License in Acupuncture since 2007 (L.Ac.).

Member of the American Association of Acupuncturists (ASA)

Member of the Association of Professional Acupuncture in Pennsylvania (APA)

Clinical History

Acupuncturist for the NeuroPsychiatry Center, Bridgeville, PA, 2008-2012

Allied Health Team at the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA. 2011-Present.

Co-Investigator/Clinical Acupuncturist on several research studies, including Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Pain, 2015

Specialized Training

Myofascial Trigger Points and Acupuncture Physical Medicine, 2004-2007.

Japanese Acupuncture training with Kiiko Matsumoto, 2004-2007.

WHO-sponsored TCM training program in Beijing China; Beijing Traditional Medicine Training Center of WFAS, 2006

Balance Method Acupuncture with Dr. Richard Teh-fuTan and Dr. Eileen Han, 2015-2016

Stroke Rehab using Nanopuncture with Clayton Shiu, 2019

Acupuncture for Migraines with Dr. Ayla Wolf, 2020

Neuropuncture and Electrical Acupuncture with Dr. Michael Corradino, 2020

Neuropuncture for Internal Medicine with Dr. Michael Corradino, 2023