Valerie’s career into Traditional East Asian Medicine originated with her path in Western Medicine studies in biomedicine, osteopathy, and goal to become a surgeon. She has dedicated a lifetime of study in biology and medical sciences and over a decade of training in multiple hands-on techniques. As her curiosities about complementary and alternative therapies grew, and she traded in her scalpel skills to pursue the art of using acupuncture needles. Valerie pivoted her career path and instantly fell in love with the practice of Acupuncture, Tuina, and Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Valerie is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. She trained at the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine (SIEAM) in modalities including Chinese style acupuncture, moxibustion, tuina, qi gong, cupping, gua sha, east asian nutrition, diet therapy, herbal medicine, and biomedicine. Her speciality interests are in Restorative and Longevity Medicine but treats all kinds of aliments and illnesses. Valerie has also completed a fellowship in advanced clinical training of East Asian Medicine for Oncology patients and cancer survivors. She is a scholar at heart, continuously learning and enhancing her skills. Valerie is presently receiving further training in Japanese style techniques such as teishin, kampo, shiatsu, and sotai!

Outside of cultivating her skills in East Asian Medicine, you may find Valerie enjoying the beautiful outdoors or traveling! She is eclectic in her interests of culture and food, fancies the fine arts of crafting and dancing, and is always trying new things! On a rainy day, Valerie enjoys a warm cup of coffee while journaling or watching movies.