Background and Practice

I have lived and worked in Seattle for over 26 years. During that time I have maintained a private practice in Neuromuscular Therapy and Five Element Acupuncture. Since 1987, I've been teaching Anatomy, Kinesiology, Corrective Exercise and advanced techniques to treat acute/chronic pain and injury. My work is supported by both experience and mastery in working with the human body, including over 20 years as a professional dancer and Pilates instructor. My love of movement began as a child running as fast as I could to race and beat the older boys home from school, which I succeeded in doing! I loved jumping rope, ballet classes, and hosting dance parties for the neighborhood kids with my two sisters.

My interest in movement and teaching led me to design a special degree at Southern Illinois University where I received a B.S. in Movement Therapy. After graduation, as my professional dance career progressed, I encountered many people with musculoskeletal injuries. I decided to learn about physical rehabilitation through the profession of Massage Therapy. While in private practice and working with naturopathic physicians, physiatrists, physical therapists, and primary care doctors, I learned a lot about what the various modalities have to offer, including nutrition and post-op care and rehabilitation. I also educated my colleagues about the benefits of specific application of soft tissue work. A wonderful referral network was established. I taught at Seattle Massage School and travelled throughout the US and Europe presenting seminars on Neuromuscular Therapy, Postural Analysis, and Gait Analysis.

After 20 years of doing professional body work, I decided to study acupuncture as a way to benefit my clients in deeper ways; addressing the various organ systems of the body, emotional balance, and faster rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Upon further research, I decided on Five Element Acupuncture because of its relationship to the Laws of Nature, which are organic in approach.

I am nationally certified by the National Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as a Diplomate in Acupuncture. I have also completed a Five Element Graduate program with master acupuncturist, Niki Bilton.

With each individual client, I assess and develop a personalized Five Element treatment plan to address both the alleviation of symptoms and the underlying imbalance. My integrative treatment approach is a synthesis of intellect, compassionate heart, intuition, and 30+ years of experience in private practice.

As a Five Element Acupuncturist, I work with you for your optimum health, pain relief, and balance in your life.

"A fellow gym member referred me to Jamie, and although I've received acupuncture treatments in the past from various practitioners, I hadn't met with someone who practiced from a 5-element perspective..." [Read More]

I’ve had an autoimmune condition that is considered “untreatable” by Western medicine. I’ve found 5E acupuncture to be really helpful in stabilizing my symptoms and leading me to greater health. [Read More]

I had been seeing Jamie for many years to receive massage therapy before I first incorporated acupuncture into my visits. I happened to mention to her that the lack of light during the winter was starting to adversely affect my moods and that I was having trouble getting into a good groove. [Read More]