Barbara's study of Oriental Medicine began on her own quest for health.  When it became clear that she would be more than just an appreciator of the Eastern philosophy on Medicine, she began her studies.  The first step was a Holistic Health Practitioner degree in Massage Therapy and more specifically Zen Shiatsu. Shiatsu being firmly rooted in the same theoretical construct as Acupuncture, the next step of intellectual curiosity was natural.  She attended Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California.  The three and half year full-time program clocked her over 3000 hours of education and clinical experience.  In school, Barbara's education emphasized the Japanese expression of the art of Acupuncture.  Quickly she began studying under master teachers such as Ikeda Masakazu Sensei of Japan. 

Japanese Acupuncture is a much gentler, subtler form of Acupuncture than Chinese Acupuncture.  Needles are thinner and inserted much more shallowly than typical Chinese needling techniques.

She also completed an Externship at the RIMAC Facility on the UC San Diego campus treating student athletes to maintain their competition schedule despite injuries and physical strain.  As a former dancer and lifelong fitness enthusiast, Barbara enjoys the opportunity to work with athletes to maintain their level of activity and functionality.

Her therapeutic interests include womens health, musculo-skeletal complaints, allergy management, respiratory health, smoking cessation, stress management, chemo support, and digestive health. 

The beauty of Oriental Medicine is that in balancing the body, most of our symptoms can subside of their own accord.