Andrea has been dedicated to the practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine since obtaining her Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2002. Graduating with honours from the renowned Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, one of North America's leading Chinese Medicine schools, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice.
Andrea’s primary focus revolves around offering patients comprehensive, personalized care. She actively advocates for preventative health, wellness, and patient empowerment. Andrea’s treatment approach incorporates a blend of acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, nutritional counselling, and functional medicine, in order to help her patients feel their best.
Known for her caring and nurturing demeanor, Andrea infuses sensitivity and compassion into her treatments. Prior to her move to Squamish, she co-founded Glow Acupuncture and Wellness Center in Vancouver—a prominent centre for integrative health, recognized with The Georgia Straight’s Readers Choice Award for Acupuncture for seven consecutive years.
Outside the clinic, Andrea enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, hiking, running, camping, practicing yoga, and spending time with her husband and twin boys.