Tricia earned a 3-year Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Five Branches University and the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2007. Her education included over 3,000 classroom and practical hours in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition, Counseling, Ethics and Practice Management. After graduating, she passed 4 board exams to become board certified by the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine).
Tricia has maintained an acupuncture practice and worked in herbal production and manufacturing, quality systems and research and development for Wishgarden Herbs, Inc.
In order to keep her board certification, Tricia must take 60 continuing education credits every 4 years and 30 continuing education credits every 2 years to keep her license in the state of Florida.
She focuses her continuing education on her life experiences and interests in sports medicine, women’s health, herbal medicine and supporting a healthy lifestyle. She completed a 60 hour sports medicine apprenticeship so she could educate and support athletes through injury and wellness.
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
“ I started seeing Tricia at the right time. I had just gotten over Covid and found myself suffering from debilitating long haul covid symptoms. Fatigue, brain fog, chronic exhaustion, weakened immune system among other symptoms. I must had have seen 10-15 different medical professionals seeking help and Tricia was able to bring me healing and find the root causes, help me address them and get me back to my normal lifestyle that I couldn’t do before. I’m now feeling much better, active daily and most of my symptoms have subsided or are at a very manageable level. I’m very thankful for her help.” — M. K.
“I can’t thank Tricia enough for the treatments I have had over the past year. I have used acupuncture for migraine headaches, neck issues, sinus problems, shoulder issues, back and hip discomfort. Every time, I have felt improvement! She has also incorporated “cupping” and a “TENS” machine into my therapy which has been extremely beneficial. Tricia’s knowledge about our body is extensive. Her expertise also carries over into herbal supplements and tinctures. For me, I prefer something that is made in nature in comparison to a “chemical”. Tricia is a caring, trusting medical professional. I whole heartedly recommend her for helping you get and keep your body healthy and in balance! — S.S.
“I have Harrington Rods due to a surgery for scoliosis. One of my rods separated…causing a nerve to be pinched. I am thankful for Tricia and acupuncture for allowing me to function without the use of prescriptions drugs for pain. — M.G.