Meet Holly!

Holly joined The Pin Cushion in February 2013

and has been practicing Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for over 15 years. She specializes in pain and stress relief, autoimmune disorders, women’s health, weight loss and facial rejuvenation.  Holly graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College’s Santa Fe, NM campus in 1998 with a Master’s of Science degree in Oriental Medicine. She began her career in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the Chinese Acupuncture & Herbology Clinic in Asheville, NC, and owned and operated the Appalachian Acupuncture & Herbology Clinic in Boone, NC for 5 years. She moved to Orcas Island, WA in June 2005 and was a practicing member of the Healing Arts Center - the oldest, continuously run healing arts cooperative in the country. In May 2012, Holly decided to try living in the city and moved to West Seattle. She is happy and excited to practice Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in another island community, Vashon.

Additionally, Holly has a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Florida and a Certificate of Graduation from the Florida School of Massage/Florida Institute of Natural Health and practiced massage therapy for 10 years. Over the past 5 years, Holly has practiced Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine on board several luxury cruise ships. Holly has traveled and worked with people from all over the world and has explored natural healing techniques from several different cultures. In her free time, Holly enjoys sea kayaking and camping, yoga, cooking, hiking, biking, board games and traveling.