Executive Wellness Coach & Physician of Chinese Medicine

I have spent over 30 years investigating who we are and how we work. From exploring various substances, diets, and therapies to studying belief systems - both practical and fanciful - I’ve tested it all. What I’ve discovered is that while external treatments and remedies can be useful - even necessary - the true solution to our challenges has always been, and always will be, within us.

In our nervous systems. In our hearts. Deep within the mystery of who we are.

In my early years, I studied how we communicate and how we make meaning. I learned that meaning is constructed, shaped by individuals, communities, organizations, and cultures. My studies in psychology, religion, and mysticism revealed that we unconsciously create our reality according to stories passed down through family, ancestors, and society.

For over a decade, I channeled my curiosity into the tech world, helping startups and companies design and develop interactive products. While this work was stimulating, it also felt draining, and something deeper was always calling me. I wrestled with the question of who I was and what I was truly meant to do, while balancing the demands of a career, making money, and fitting into roles that didn’t feel fully aligned.

It took me a while to realize that while we spend so much time and effort developing products for others, the most important product we're developing is ourselves.

It wasn’t until my heart started skipping beats while testing software - just after my father had undergone cardiac surgery - that I had a profound realization. An inner voice shouted that I wasn’t living my true purpose. This unleashed a wave of panic attacks, forcing me to listen to my body and confront the deeper truths I had been avoiding.

An encounter with an energy healer led me to explore holistic medicine, and I ultimately pursued certifications in energy and bodywork, followed by a Master’s in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. My work as a licensed physician of TCM has revealed the power of natural medicine to transform both the body and mind. But as I worked with hundreds of clients, I realized that the deepest transformation came not just from the treatments but from the changes my clients made in their lives - both internally and externally.

I began teaching classes and offering coaching, guiding people to release what holds them back, both physically and mentally. I’ve seen magic happen as clients unravel layers of protection and programming, unlocking their natural vitality and transforming their lives.

And yet, in 2023, I was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. How could someone who has devoted his life to health and healing have liver disease? Turned out that the pericardium around my heart had become calcified, likely after decades of low-level inflammation after I had acute pericarditis in 1990. At the end of that year, I had open-heart surgery to remove my pericardium.

Six months later, I ran a half-marathon up 5500 vertical feet to the top of Mt. Ashland. My recovery and accomplishment was a a testament to the same practices of mind-body alignment and nervous system reprogramming that I teach my clients. This experience solidified my belief that the most powerful work we can do is to free ourselves from the limitations we carry and to use that freedom to live and work with what pulls us forward, enlivens us - gives us purpose.

Whether through acupuncture in my Ashland clinic or remote coaching for clients worldwide, my goal is to help you find that same clarity, resilience, and alignment in your life.

It is my deepest honor to share this wisdom with you.