Why I Do What I Do

I completed a BA in Psychology because I wished to support people as a Clinical Psychotherapist.

Along my studies, I became disillusioned and disappointed at the amount of questions without answers.

Such as, if so much serotonin is in the gut, why are we only studying the brain?

After obtaining the degree and falling quite ill, distraught by the standard medical systems confusion. I gave Acupuncture a try. I was shocked and in awe at the process, healing capabilities and experience.

After many rounds of treatment, I felt well again and travelled to Eastern Africa. I was further inspired by the locals use of native plants for health.

Afterwards I returned and for several years lived off grid in the Pacific Northwest, during which I tree planted to not only make a living; I approached it as a rite of passage. My journey took me far into caverns of internal depth. Over time, I felt the call of my original motivation to support others and decided Traditional Chinese Medicine would be the modality.

What excites me so much about Traditional Chinese Medicine is the in-depth understanding of the gut-brain axis. I was initially ecstatic that so many of my unanswered questions from my BA were written in poetic detail with full treatment protocols. This is why I chose to practice this ancient art.

Take a moment here to pause with me and practice a simple Breathwork.