New beginnings in Maine

Moving my practice to Maine has felt like returning to something essential: a slower pace, a more particular light, and a community that takes health seriously. I have been practicing acupuncture and East Asian Medicine full time since 2001, and after more than two decades in Philadelphia, planting True to Life Wellness here has been both a grounding and a new chapter of discovery.

What has surprised me most is how quickly a place becomes a community. From early conversations with neighbors to the exchanges that linger after a session, the people of this area have welcomed me with curiosity and trust. It is an honor to be invited into people’s lives in the ways that healthcare allows: to listen, to witness, and to partner with someone as they find their way back to balance and resilience.

Starting fresh in a new place is not just a matter of logistics. It is about re-listening. I have been reminded, over and over, how much healing begins with attention: paying close attention to the small ways a person describes sleep, appetite, mood, or the moments when pain eases. In these early months here, those small details have already revealed common threads and singular patterns, and they have shaped how I am building care that fits this community.

My approach has not changed: thoughtful inquiry, practical technique, and a collaborative spirit. Whether the work involves acupuncture for chronic pain, supportive care during cancer treatment, or strategies to restore sleep and calm, it is always shared work.

There is a particular quality to practicing here in Maine. The long coastlines, the changing light, the seasons that turn with clarity: all of it invites a certain presence. Resilience, I find, is both delicate and stubborn. It is something tended patiently, with consistent care. That same patience and steadiness carries into the clinic: evidence-informed point selection, time-tested herbal support when appropriate, and recommendations that are practical and sustainable.

To those who have already come through the door: thank you for trusting me with your stories and your health. To those I have not yet met: I look forward to welcoming you. If you are curious about how East Asian Medicine might support your goals, whether prevention, recovery, or simply feeling more like yourself, feel free to reach out anytime.