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Kelly’s interest in Chinese medicine arose as she explored how to better connect with her body. With degrees in Art History from Vassar College and Columbia University, Kelly found it very easy to engage with the world on a cerebral level. “As I got older, I became more curious about what my body was telling me and how I could perceive so much information about myself and the world through my body.”
Similarly, she saw how much she enjoys learning about others through her work as a writer. “I recognized how effortless it was for me to take an interest in people, to bend my attention to meet the other and discover what feels like a whole universe in a person. Somehow, I knew that being an acupuncturist would set things up for me to continue doing that in a way that feels natural to me.”
A Pacific College of Health and Science graduate with a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kelly says of her interest in community acupuncture, “There was something about this expression of inclusiveness that felt so alive and right to me. I think I thrive in environments that aim to foster inclusiveness, and community acupuncture is beautifully oriented that way.”
Kelly enjoys working with all types of patients, including those with musculoskeletal pain, menstrual irregularities, IBS, and anxiety and depression, and especially those who sense or are looking to explore the emotional connection. “It’s very rewarding when I’m able to help people more fully express what they’re going through. That’s a gift that one person can give to another. And that’s something I find continuous with the writing and editing work I’ve done and the way I practice acupuncture — I’m interested in supporting the expression of something that wants to be expressed.”
Kelly loves spending time in nature and learning about local flora and fauna wherever she is, and she enjoys creating collages out of ephemera, such as discarded books, magazines, and handwritten notes.
To learn more about Kelly, see our interview with her on our blog.
I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. Her professional calm and compassionate care put me at ease right away and her attentiveness shone through in every session.
