For years, I struggled with severe hormonal acne, PMDD, irregular painful cycles, chronic fatigue, and migraines, all while Western medical doctors told me that “everything looked normal” on my bloodwork. I now know through integrative medicine that the “normal range” and “optimal range” are different, and we should not have to wait until there is an acute crisis to get the care we need.

I have worked with women and birthing people in various capacities since 2011, first as a caseworker for survivors of intimate partner violence and then as a birth and postpartum doula while I went to school for acupuncture.

I received my Masters and then my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 2019 while assisting births at NYC hospitals and advocating for birth justice and maternal health outcomes in underserved communities.

I also completed advanced internships at the Labor & Delivery Unit at NYU Lutheran and the Institute for Family Health, giving me a breadth of experience into whole body health for people of all backgrounds.

After graduation, I became a full-time acupuncturist at Tia — a women’s health* startup bridging OBGYN, primary care, acupuncture, and mental health. Here, I managed a caseload of 40-60 clients per week, treating complex cases in gynecology, endocrinology, psychology, and dermatology.

After 3 years in practice, I founded Sanu Acupuncture in 2022 as a safe haven for all people struggling with hormonal well-being to be validated, heard, and offered tangible solutions for healing. I offer gender-inclusive reproductive and sexual healthcare including fertility and conception support for all sexes, hormonal and endocrine balance, uterine and pelvic health, cycle regulation for people who menstruate, and perinatal care (including prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum). I strive to be culturally-competent, trauma-informed, and celebratory of all bodies and experiences.