Selena’s path into Integrative Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine began in 1987, when she worked as an assistant to an acupuncturist in San Francisco. This early experience sparked a lifelong passion for healing that led her to formally study Chinese medicine after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
She trained in Seattle, San Francisco, and Beijing, China, and earned her Master of Science in Chinese Medicine from Meiji College of San Francisco (AIMC). In 1998, Selena became a licensed acupuncturist in California. She completed a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the Pacific College of Health and Science, with a focus on Integrative Medicine.
Selena is also a Certified Provider of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncture through the National Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncturists, offering gentle support for patients in palliative and end-of-life care.
Over the years, Selena has opened and led several acupuncture practices, first in San Francisco and then in Fresno, where she cared for a wide range of patients throughout the Central Valley for more than two decades. In 2022, she returned to Northern California to be closer to family and now welcomes patients in Petaluma.
Selena’s integral approach draws on her training in Japanese-style acupuncture, Five Element diagnostics and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She continues to learn, grow and enhance her awareness in the field and has been fortunate to study under many wonderful mentors over the years. She is dedicated to helping each patient find balance, resilience, and a deeper sense of wholeness.
