She is a traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture expert witness with more than 25 years of professional experience in acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and integrative health care, this practitioner’s work focuses on complementary and alternative medical approaches used in the treatment and management of complex health conditions, including chronic viral illness, oncology-related conditions, and women’s health concerns. The expert has experience providing services as a traditional Chinese medicine expert witness in matters involving acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative health practices.

Clinical practice encompasses a broad range of traditional Chinese medicine modalities used in patient care and wellness management. Areas of expertise include acupuncture treatment, Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional guidance, and patient counseling, along with therapeutic practices such as Tai Qi and Qi Gong. Clinical specialties have included the treatment and supportive care of individuals with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, cancer, and other chronic illnesses, as well as work addressing chronic pain, injury recovery, addiction-related conditions, and women’s health concerns. This clinical experience has frequently involved collaborative care environments in which integrative medical services are coordinated alongside conventional health care providers.

Professional leadership experience includes executive and administrative roles in integrative health and community-based medical settings. The expert previously served as Executive Director of a nonprofit integrative health clinic responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary health services delivered by physicians, nurses, acupuncturists, nutritionists, and other health professionals. Responsibilities included oversight of clinical programs, supervision of health care providers, development of community health services, and management of public health initiatives serving underserved populations.

Academic and research activities include faculty appointments and leadership in doctoral-level acupuncture and Oriental medicine education. Professional responsibilities have included directing doctoral academic programs, overseeing research initiatives, and teaching courses related to patient management, professional ethics, and research methodology in traditional Chinese medicine. Research activity has examined integrative medicine practices, oncology-related applications of Chinese medicine, HIV-related health conditions, and the role of complementary medicine within broader health care systems.

Professional service also includes leadership and governance roles within organizations involved in acupuncture, public health, and integrative medicine. These activities have included service as Chair of the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and participation in national and international committees addressing professional ethics, educational standards, and integrative medicine initiatives. Credentials include Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degrees. Licensure includes acupuncture licensure in multiple jurisdictions, as documented in the curriculum vitae. Certifications include Diplomate in Acupuncture and Diplomate in Chinese Herbal Medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.