Patrica is very passionate about her work in treating various conditions related to pain and inflammation, mental-emotional and spiritual health, internal medicine, facial rejuvenation, women’s health, pelvic floor disorders, digestive issues and orthopedics/ sports medicine.  She integrates the ancient Japanese method of abdominal palpation (Fukushin Kampo) to aid in the diagnosis, which is part of her classical herbal training from the Institute of Canonical East Asian Medicine.  She is also certified in sports medicine acupuncture and is experienced in pelvic floor dry needling.

For many years, Patricia worked in the demanding field of science research and the fast-paced NYC corporate world, where her health went into a downward spiral. This sparked her journey into self-discovery, where she was led to a transformative meditation practice that revealed the powerful mind-body-spirit connection and ultimately inspired her to become a healer.

Outside of her clinical practice, she enjoys activities that support her own journey of healing and growth as an avid learner. She regularly practices yoga, qigong, taiji, dance and meditation, which deepen the connection to her true nature. She loves spending time outdoors, whether hiking scenic trails, swimming in the San Francisco Bay, running barefoot on the beach, biking around the city, camping under the stars, or volunteering at a local farm. She’s also passionate about photography, expressive arts therapy, playing and improvising on the piano + with voice, studying sound healing and singing both as a soloist and in a choir. Attending spiritual retreats or related workshops, reading books on spirituality, psychology and personal growth, taking language lessons or exploring creative writing and illustration as a way to reflect, learn about and express herself are ways she refills her cup so these teachings may overflow to others more freely. Her latest passion is revisiting a deeper exploration of learning how food can be our best medicine.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine at CIIS (2013-2017)
Doctorate and Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM & MSTCM)
3000 Educational hours, 950 Clinical hours

Prior education:

Master’s in Biomedical Chemistry Post-Bac Pre-Med Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

Advanced training and certification in the following areas:

-Tuina + Shiatsu -Cosmetic acupuncture -Medical qigong -Orthodpedics and sports medicine -Pelvic floor dry needling -Neuromeridian integrative acupuncture  -Apprenticeship candidate at the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine  -Acutonics tuning fork therapy