FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have a basic price per hour of $100.00 I can go up or down (a little bit) from there. Basically within the $100 charge I most often do a combination of acupuncture and massage or just massage therapy. If I spend a lot of time diagnosing or doing muscle testing (Contact Reflex Analysis- results giving me an idea for wonderful food supplements to address your body's weakness), I often charge more. The additional charges are usually based upon time spent with you. Once in a while, I might charge more for some gas mileage.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
It really depends upon what they want. If they just want massage therapy, that is a very simple one on one approach. If they have pain, I pretty much know where to put needles if they want acupuncture in addition to massage therapy. I also use Moxibustion for pain or stagnation releases. If they have more complex challenges, I spend a lot more time with them and do muscle testing, (Contact Reflex Analysis) and/or Traditional Chinese Medical diagnosis.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been licensed as an Acupuncturist from Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, Ca. in 1988. As an Acupuncturist and licensed by the State of California, I am a Primary Health Care Provider. I am also a California State licensed Massage Therapist, having graduated from the Santa Monica School of Massage in 1985. I am a Graduate from the U. of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho and hold a BS in Ed and a Biological Science Minor with my Major in Physical Education. I also hold a Masters Degree from the U. of Idaho with the same Major and Minor and specialized in Modern Dance. I have been and still am many things, such as a teacher in Junior High and High School as well as in the Entertainment Business in Hollywood. I have traveled and worked extensively. I am very personable, kind and set up a healing environment, effortlessly.