As an acupuncturist, I have circumnavigated the globe practicing this medicine, visiting nearly 40 countries before settling in what was once the religious slums inside the Old City walls of Istanbul, where I lived a lifetimes in seven short years, only returning to the US in early 2025.

As a human, I have chased a life of meaning all over the world and through the confines of my own consciousness. My spirit is soundly held by the energy of Earth, and, like most Earth people, my high gift and source of meaning is in serving as a safe, accepting, and supportive presence in my work and for the people in my life.

In recent years I’ve been cracked open by things I’ve witnessed and experienced and the landscape of my heart has changed. I have suffered the spiral of overwhelm, exhaustion, disbelief, rage, and grief and become familiar with what the edge feels like - the edge of my comfort zone, my sanity, my will to continue, my courage, my belief in the goodness of the world. I’ve practiced walking myself to the edge of that cliff and back until the path was carved so clearly that the spiral, though still present, is no longer the road most traveled. This is how healing works; it’s not about abandoning parts of ourselves that have been working overtime to keep us safe, it’s about teaching those parts of us to trust that we know what we’re doing, and that we will call on them if needed.

Healing is a lifelong practice, and it is not a straight line. My professional work is a reflection of my personal work - helping us to recognize the patterns and learn skills to support us in navigating life with a bit more integrity, grace, and connection.

Thanks for being here.

Warmly,

-Erin

Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice

Trauma Informed Provider Certification through Acupuncturists Without Borders

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