are you feeling down?
Depression, fatigue, low energy, insomnia.


You may feel overwhelmed with everyday life.
You may feel discouraged, despondent and have low morale.
You may be low in energy and have a lingering fatigue and weakness.
You may have difficulty sleeping.

Feeling down can happen at any point in your life. Whether you are having depression or just simply feeling "blah" and out of sorts, natural  therapies can help you regain a sense of well-being both mentally, and physically. Depression is expressed differently in all of us, therefore a combination of therapies are tailored for your individual needs. These include nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture and counseling.

My goal is to help you recognize depressive symptoms and treat the underlying imbalance so you can feel like yourself again. I help repair and heal your body and brain so that you can heal your mind and maintain wellness for years to come. Whether you are currently taking prescription medications or not, solutions for achieving your optimal mood are available through the naturopathic approach.

are you stressed and anxious?
Anxiety, stress, insomnia.


You may feel nervous, on edge and unable to relax.
You are worried about your health a bit more than you should.
You may feel restless and have fears of the worst happening.
You may have difficulty sleeping.

Stress and anxiety happens to the best of us. Busy lives and over-worry take control of your mind and body, making it difficult to maintain optimal emotional balance. Concentration is difficult, sleep is erratic and eventually physical concerns arise. Maintaining optimal digestion, cardiovascular and immune system health becomes challenging. 

Restoring physical and mental well-being  and balance while calming your nervous system is my goal in treating anxiety and stress. Mind-body medicine approaches help you relax with a combination of therapies including nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture and counseling. I help find and treat the root cause of anxiety so you can heal your mind and maintain wellness for years to come. Whether you are taking prescription medications or not, solutions for achieving  your optimal mood are available through the naturopathic approach.

not sure what to expect?
my approach to achieving optimal mood

  1. A comprehensive initial intake allows me to listen to your health concerns and understand your goals. We also discuss past therapies and medications you might be taking.
  2. A focused physical exam and a look at your past blood work allows me to look for clues that might contribute to your mood concerns.
  3. A personalized treatment plan using natural, evidence-based therapies including nutritional supplementation, botanical medicine, acupuncture and a "food for mood" diet. The goals is to re-set your hormone and neurotransmitter balance while harmonizing your mind.

acupuncture to heal the mind?

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Acupuncture is a powerful tool in harmonizing the mind, bringing balance to systems in your body that are imbalanced by depression, anxiety and stress. A specific set of points, based on your symptom picture, are chosen for optimal healing.

By moving Qi (energy), your nervous system calms down and your brain uses it's own resources to heal itself and realign the mind.

Not a fan of needles?
Not a problem. I can use acupressure to gently stimulate various points on your body while you relax.

Need additional help?
I have a network of health professionals to which I can refer as needed, such as clinical psychologists or counselors.