A Holistic Approach to Health

Supporting Your Journey to Wellness

I love being an acupuncturist, especially because I personally benefited from these treatments while pursuing my doctorate degree in Colombia, my homeland. At that time, I was diagnosed with bilateral optic neuritis, a neurological manifestation of Multiple Sclerosis. The prognosis was grim—I was losing my sight, and blindness seemed inevitable. Fortunately, I received Acupuncture alongside Western medical treatment and made a full recovery. This experience deeply impacted me and sparked my fascination with the holistic, non-pharmacological, and poetic nature of Acupuncture. I came to see acupuncture points not only as therapeutic tools but also as metaphors for a patient’s journey through life.

This healing journey transformed my relationship with the medical field. As I continued my work, I became increasingly drawn to alternative approaches to health—particularly those that engage the body's energy systems. I came to understand that healing is not limited to organs and their functions; it extends beyond the mechanical and biological view of the human body. True healing awakens our innate capacity to thrive, connect, and flourish.

I was trained in acupuncture after completing a postdoctoral fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, I have practiced Acupuncture and energy medicine. Through this work, I’ve learned that some of the most essential aspects of healing include listening with an open heart and holding a safe, compassionate space—one in which healing can occur naturally.