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Chinese Herbal Dermatology

Skin as a reflection of the inner landscape.

In Chinese medicine, the skin is not separate from the rest of the body.

Skin conditions can reflect deeper patterns involving digestion, hormones, inflammation, circulation, immunity, stress, and the body’s internal environment.

Chinese herbal dermatology takes a whole-body approach to concerns such as:

  • Acne

  • Eczema

  • Psoriasis

  • Rosacea

  • Rashes

  • Dryness and irritation

  • Chronic inflammatory skin conditions

Treatment may include individualized Chinese herbal formulas, acupuncture, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and topical herbal therapies when appropriate.

Rather than simply trying to suppress what is appearing on the surface, we explore why the body may be expressing itself this way.

The skin has a language.
Together, we learn how to listen.

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Patient Experiences

  • "I’ve worked with Katie for a few months now and she’s helped relieve muscle tension, regulate my nervous system and as well as getting my hormonal acne under control with her medicinal tinctures. Katie is warm, attentive and intentional with each treatment."


    – Meghan

  • "My experience with Dr Katie has been life changing. I came in with some gut issues and a skin issue that has been causing itchiness and discomfort. She got me started on some Chinese Herbs and my itching and skin irritation has improved tremendously as well as my gut."


    – Shae

  • "The last couple of weeks of my pregnancy, I had a pretty significant eczema flare-up, and the acupuncture helped so much. What I love about Katie is that she is incredibly in tune with the ancient Chinese teachings behind acupuncture and takes the time to explain how it works with the body’s energy, circulation, and healing. She walks you through everything, encourages you to breathe through the treatment, and creates such a calm and safe space.”


    – Eriyul

  • "The environment is always calm and welcoming, and I always leave feeling better than when I arrived. I’m so grateful to have her as a healer, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for support with recovery, pain relief, or overall wellness.”


    – Angela

  • "I had never done acupuncture which brought some nervousness but Dr. Katie was so kind, comforting, and did an amazing job at explaining everything. I feel she really listens and cares and helped me come up with a plan to healing. We worked on my lower back pain which was so helpful! I felt really relaxed after our sessions. Would recommend acupuncture with Dr. Katie to everyone if I could!"

    – Carla

  • "I can't recommend Katie enough. I've tried acupuncture a few different times over the years but never really felt like it was for me. Since my first session with Katie, I've experienced some incredible healing in my knee, foot and back. She's always incredibly professional and takes the time to hear how things are going before each session and tunes in to uncover what my body needs in that moment."


    – Seth