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Joined Kaiser Permanente Group: 2009

I was born in Arizona, and spent much of my childhood on different Indian reservations where I had my first exposure to indigenous ways of natural healing. As my interests grew over time, I entered pre-med while serving the country overseas in the Army and became a preventive medicine technician. Taking my studies in a more holistic direction, I studied the many different aspects of massage and bodywork training.

My main interests are stroke rehabilitation, oncology, and pain management. Eventually, I sold my spa and founded the American Institute of Natural Healings in Antioch, CA. I started teaching body work, and different types of natural healings for state certification, and continuing education.

I joined Kaiser San Bruno Acupuncture Clinic in February 2009. The staff in San Bruno are spectacular. I am excited about integrating all my knowledge and experiences within a hospital setting here at Kaiser Permanente.

Lastly, but definitely not least, my most important role, closest to my heart is as a devoted wife, and mother of (soon to be) five children. My hobbies include racquetball tournaments, hiking, reading, rock hunting, tai chi, and sculpture.

Credentials: Masters in Chinese Medicine at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (Oakland, CA)

Languages: I studied a year of Spanish in college, and am finding out how little I can speak the language, but appreciate the patients who give me the chance to practice.

Achievements: General’s Coin, Three Oak Leaf Clusters, and more while serving in the ARMY.

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