MEET BARBARA

I am a California Board Certified Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine who blends ancient healing modalities with a modern, movement-based perspective. I completed my Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz.

 

My practice is built on the philosophy that good health is a dynamic state of being, requiring a balance of clinical expertise, proper nourishment, and a deep connection to one’s environment.

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With a background as a yoga teacher and a birth and postpartum doula, I offer patients a truly integrated experience. I provide specialized care for women at every stage, with a particular focus on fertility and postpartum support. My goal is to empower women to feel strong and supported as they transition into and through motherhood, ensuring her patients have the physical and emotional resources they need to thrive.

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I also works with athletes of all levels to optimize recovery, enhance physical performance, and manage acute or chronic injuries. An appointment usually relies on multiple tools including acupuncture, trigger point therapy, herbal formulas and manual therapies like tui na (Chinese medical massage), and gua sha.

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As a mother to an energetic toddler, I enjoy playing outdoors and exploring the world through his eyes. A true lover of the California landscape, I am a regular in the Santa Cruz surf lineup and on hiking trails. Whether surfing, hiking, skiing, or tending to my garden, my connection to nature and the outdoors is a vital part of my own wellness rituals. A well-rounded, practice-what-you-preach energy is what I strive to brings to every patient.