Biography:

The privilege of experiencing the impact of traditional medicine early in life inspired me to explore the practical wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and provide physical, mental, and emotional relief to others. My mission now is to share the benefits that a holistic approach offers to modern life.

 

I believe that health is multi-faceted and we are more than the sum of our parts. This means that the journey to wellness needs support that is not just personalized but adapts to change. I aim to address complex needs by meeting people where they’re at, targeting the underlying reasons for discomfort, and taking a comprehensive approach to achieve long-lasting improvement.

 

Much of the strength of traditional medicine comes from the hands-on approach to understanding an individual. Pulse diagnosis, a core element of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostics, is one way we can get a feel, so to speak, of a person’s physical and emotional state of being. I integrate classical and Zhu-style pulse diagnosis with each patient’s own lived experience to build a clearer and more comprehensive picture of their unique needs.

 

My clients are diverse in what they are seeking treatment for and in their previous experiences within the healthcare system, but what is consistent and has shaped my practice is that they are all looking for someone who is actively interested in understanding and addressing their needs as an individual. I collaborate with patients to find solutions within my own therapeutic toolbox and help orient them with other resources when they feel lost or are having difficulty advocating for themselves in other healthcare contexts. Ultimately my role is to be available as a teammate by offering traditional therapies I provide personally and by encouraging agency in one’s own wellness journey.

 

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Formal Education

Nadia graduated from the University of East-West Medicine in Sunnyvale, CA with a Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She then pursued further training at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in China, graduating with a Masters in Chinese Internal Medicine with a concentration in gastroenterology. Nadia completed her internship in Beijing at the university’s First Affiliate Hospital, where she gained clinical experience in an integrative patient care setting where modern practice and time-tested medicine are applied together to treat patients as a whole. Her contributions to medical research include investigating the safety, efficacy, and mechanisms of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.

 

Contact:

Phone: (919) 355-6950

Email: info@helioacupuncture.com

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