About Katie

Qualifications and Educational Background 

• L.Ac.  Licensed Acupuncturist   I am currently licensed to practice acupuncture in the state of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Medicine and in Wisconsin by the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. When I lived in Texas, I was licensed by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. 
• (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

I love helping people of all ages (even newborns!) to reverse a wide range of health issues. I am nationally known for helping chronic, severe health conditions that have not been helped elsewhere. I believe that education and working together as a team are vital for regaining and maintaining your health.

XMRV virus and related neuroimmune disease

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 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 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 and cost..  

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.  

My "eco" clinic is safe for those who are chemically injured and my vitamins, supplements and herbs are of the highest quality. 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. 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 that your intuition and body's innate wisdom to heal are key components in your healing journey.