Hi, I’m Jessica, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), licensed acupuncturist, and herbalist serving Central Virginia. I work with people of all ages, using acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and other individualized approaches to help restore balance and support meaningful improvements in their health.

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I chose a career in Chinese medicine because I value its naturalistic philosophy and its recognition of the body, mind, and spirit as inseparable. It offers a way to explore the complexity of each person’s health, the influence of our environment, and the relationships among symptoms that may initially appear unrelated. I also appreciate its practical effectiveness, particularly in addressing pain and orthopedic concerns.

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My broader interests include Daoist philosophy and lifestyle practices, qigong, Western herbalism, traditional and ancestral foods, and thoughtful approaches to cleansing and detoxification.

A growing area of focus—and one I have become deeply passionate about—is working with allergies, sensitivities, and complex MCAS-related concerns through SAAT. My training with SAAT founder Dr. Nader Soliman has also led me more deeply into the study of auricular medicine, which uses the ear as a microsystem reflecting the body as a whole. This approach gives me another way to evaluate patterns and explore the multiple layers that may be contributing to a person’s symptoms.

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This work fits naturally with how I have always practiced: looking beyond isolated symptoms to understand the individual and the larger picture of their health.