Hello!

I’m a Registered Acupuncturist and the practitioner behind Artifex Acupuncture.

My path to acupuncture wasn't a straight one. Before becoming an acupuncturist, I spent more than a decade working in biomedical engineering and healthcare, troubleshooting laboratory equipment, supporting clinical laboratories, and working on projects that required a great deal of precision and problem-solving. That experience shaped the way I approach healthcare today: with curiosity, attention to detail, and respect for the complexity of the human body.

Acupuncture, however, has been part of my life for much longer.

Growing up, I was familiar with traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and I experienced acupuncture myself from a young age. Over time, I developed a deeper appreciation for the way traditional Chinese medicine looks beyond an isolated symptom and considers the broader patterns that may be contributing to how someone feels.

From movement to medicine

Movement has also been a major part of my life. I've spent years involved in various sports and competing. Training and competing taught me a great deal about movement, performance, recovery, and the importance of balance.

That idea of balance has particular meaning within traditional Chinese medicine. Health isn't simply the absence of a symptom; it is also about how different parts of the body and mind relate to one another and adapt to change.

My own experiences with training, injury, recovery, and acupuncture eventually led me toward a career where I could bring these interests together.

How I practice

I don't believe there is one treatment approach that is appropriate for everyone.

I begin with an individualized assessment and use that information to determine what approach may be most appropriate. Depending on the person and their goals, treatment may draw from acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine alongside approaches such as auricular acupuncture, orthopedic assessment, NAET, and Chinese herbal medicine.

These aren't separate treatment categories that you need to choose between. They are tools that can be considered as part of a broader clinical approach.

My goal is to understand the person in front of me rather than simply treat a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. I value clear communication, patient choice, and creating an environment where people feel safe, heard, and involved in their care.