Dani’s fascination with Chinese Medicine began when she witnessed firsthand its life-changing effects on the women of a holistic recovery program called Shakti Rising. Her interest deepened when her beloved parents were diagnosed with breast and colon conditions, giving her a deep appreciation for the important role that preventative and holistic care can play alongside conventional treatment.

Today, Dani enjoys helping patients navigate a wide range of health concerns, including gastrointestinal issues, migraines, allergies, arthritis, fatigue, menstrual and sleep irregularities, as well as the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy, emotional health, addiction, complex trauma, and climate crisis grief. She is especially committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment where patients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being themselves and she loves working with children and teens.

Dani approaches each patient as an individual and takes pleasure in creating thoughtful, goal-oriented treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. She describes her approach as being a little like a detective—looking for clues within the body, mind, and spirit to better understand what may be contributing to an imbalance. In addition to acupuncture, she incorporates traditional Chinese Medicine techniques such as guasha, cupping, and moxabustion into treatments and herbalism when appropriate. Her goal is to work collaboratively with each patient to help them feel more balanced, supported, and empowered in their health journey. She also loves sharing the wisdom and theory behind Chinese Medicine, helping patients better understand the medicine and their own bodies along the way.

Outside the clinic, Dani embraces nature, whether it’s in a garden, on a hiking trail, during camping trips, cycling, kayaking, or exploring on snowshoes. She also enjoys creative pursuits like upcycled art, baking, cooking, ceramics, volunteering and quality time with her cats, Tovah and Benji and newly rescued beagle and laboratory survivor, Miyoko.

As an avid supporter of habitat restoration and wildlife causes, Dani donates a percentage of clinical proceeds from her private practice Wild & Rooted Acupuncture - Apothecary to rotating non-profits who work tirelessly on behalf of our one precious planet. Her clinic is part of the Coalition for Wildlife Protection in Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not prescribe endangered wildlife, insects or other animal products in herbal prescriptions.

Dani is a Licensed Acupuncturist and holds a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. She has a Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM). She also holds a Masters in Education from the Institute for Humane Education and Cambridge College where she was the first graduate in the US with this degree and a Bachelor’s from UC San Diego in Sociology with minors in Environmental Studies and Law.

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