Professional Background
Katie is board certified Diplomate of both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and she is licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia. Katie attended Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, where she completed a Master's degree of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM). Katie is happily residing and doing acupuncture at Pure Aesthetica in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA.

Organizations
Katie is currently on the Board of Directors of the Acupuncture Society of Virginia.

Wellness
Katie believes our bodies have an amazing capacity to heal themselves. According to Katie "the body's sole purpose is to keep us functioning optimally. However, we need to make a conscious effort to promote this ability. We MUST make time for self care. Self care needs to be integrated into your daily routine. Being healthy and feeling good is a lifestyle CHOICE! Decide to make that choice today."