About Katie

Qualifications and Educational Background 

• L.Ac.  Licensed Acupuncturist  I am currently licensed to practice acupuncture in the state of Texas by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners as well as in the state of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Medicine.
• (M.A.O.M) Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine  - Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin (Austin, Texas). 
• (Dipl. O.M.) Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

About My Practice

My formal education in biomedical engineering and Oriental Medicine allows me to blend beautifully the best of what natural medicine can offer.  My approach is truly a balanced left-brain, right-brain style.  I use traditional acupuncture approaches, modern allergy elimination treatments that utilize acupuncture,  as well as nutritional medicine, environmental medicine and functional medicine techniques.  I keep up with the latest in the fields of environmental and functional medicine as well as the best ways to implement detoxification protocols into healing.  I have been asked frequently by colleagues for help on difficult cases in these areas.

I love working with both young kids and adults.  I have a lot of experience with nutrition, eliminating or reducing symptoms of allergies and sensitivities of all kinds, and various detoxification programs.  I frequently treat digestive disorders, fatigue, insomnia, aches and pains, allergies, auto immune disorders, chemical injury, fibromyalgia, blood sugar issues, ADHD, eczema and skin rashes, acne, depression, anxiety, PMS and menstrual irregularities.  I can help with pregnancy and fertility issues and also do pre-pregnancy counseling and nutritional support to help with newborns/moms that are breastfeeding or having a lot of food related issues (ear infections, eczema...)  

The type of medicine I practice is also very helpful with headaches and chronic pain issues.  I have also worked successfully with nervous system disorders and chronic or unusual illnesses that have not benefited from traditional biomedicine.  

I have a special interest in mercury and other heavy metal poisoning, detoxification pre and post dental amalgam removal, vaccine related injury/illnesses and autism.  I often get patients that have tried everything and have illnesses that don't respond to conventional medicines.  The list of symptoms and conditions that natural medicine can help with is limitless and I'm always learning and expanding my experience.

The practice of Oriental Medicine includes many types of treatments and allows me to help you heal using many techniques and types of healing.   In my practice, I utilize acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, electrical/magnetic stimulation, herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, tui na (chinese bodywork), muscle testing for energetic allergies and imbalances, tuning forks, the prescription of dietary supplements, and healthy lifestyle counseling including environmental/green living and advice on chemical sensitivities/chemical injury.  

I have spent years making natural health my highest priority.  Sometimes there are so many supplements and types of treatments, it can get very overwhelming for a patient.  That is the last thing that you need when you are trying to feel better.  As my patient, I help guide you through the various types of treatments and will often even refer you to an M.D. or chiropractor or other health care practitioner if that is what I feel you need most at the time.  I am interested in helping you heal as effectively as possible with a minimum of discomfort.  

There are many natural health products out there that rely on marketing alone and do not have your health in mind.  I have spent years trying various brands and always keep an eye open for something even better.  The supplements and herbs that I currently use and prescribe are ones I truly believe in.  They are of the highest quality and are cost effective.  

Acupuncture is an art form and as such can vary between acupuncturists.  I tend to have a gentle touch and focus on listening to you on many levels.  My intuition is a key that I use along with my educational knowledge in helping me see what factors are playing a role in your illness and discomfort.  I also help you to see your intuition and body's innate wisdom to heal as key components in your healing journey.

For more about acupuncture and oriental medicine, please visit my FAQ's page.