My Philosophy
Baby Mae
What I offer is a partnership. I truly care about the women I work with and see myself as a resource, an advocate, and a steady presence throughout your life. I bring my expertise, but also my deep belief that your body isn’t a problem to fix. You are not a problem to fix. My role is to support you in feeling more at ease, more at home in yourself. There’s no pressure here to be perfect, do more, or get it right. Often it’s softening that creates the most relief. This is a space for gentleness and honesty- where healing happens on your terms, and life gets to feel easier.
My ultimate goal is to provide you with a relationship of care that will stand behind you in what ever you need to be resourced, autonomous, and free to thrive.
My History
My path to Chinese medicine was shaped by both curiosity and my health. After earning a degree in Pre-Medicine, I worked at All Women’s Health Services, a women’s clinic in Eugene, Oregon. I was initially drawn to study naturopathic medicine, but after experiencing the immediate and lasting effects of acupuncture for myself, I knew I’d found something almost magical.
I earned my Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. In 2006, I traveled to China for advanced training in holistic gynecology at Zhe Jiang University. Later, I completed a Doctorate in Chinese Medicine, with a focus in women’s health and pain management. My capstone project- centered on insufficient lactation- included collaboration with respected practitioners Raven Lang and Claudia Citkowitz.
Rooted in classical Chinese medicine and shaped by more than 20 years of clinical experience, my work focuses on the full arc of women’s health and women’s bodies. I use acupuncture, herbal medicine, and advanced functional medicine training to craft individualized treatment plans that support long-term health and meaningful outcomes.
My approach is practical, deeply informed, and centered on you. I’m here to listen, to guide, and to walk alongside you.
Doctorate labor and delivery intensive at Lutheran Medical Hospital, Brooklyn, New York.
My Professional Experience
Current
2007 - Present
Acupuncturist, New Mission Acupuncture
Past
2007 - 2014
Continuing Education Coordinator, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2007 - 2009
Instructor, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2002 - 2003
Nurse, All Women's Health Services, Eugene, Oregon
Education
2012 - 2015
Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, California
April 2014
Doctorate Apprenticeship Retreat with Raven Lang, L.Ac., Arcata, California
November 2013
Labor & Delivery Intensive with Claudia Citkowitz, L.Ac., Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
January & September 2013
Doctorate Apprenticeship Intensive with Raven Lang, L.Ac., Santa Cruz, California
2003 - 2007
Master's of Traditional Chinese Medicine, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, California
Fall 2006
Senior Internship, Zhe Jiang Traditional Chinese Medical University, Hang Zhou, China
1998 - 2002
B.S. in Women's and Gender Studies and Preparatory Medicine Program, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Certifications and Affiliations
State of California Acupuncture Board Licensed, L.Ac., #AC12308
Tui Na Massage Certification, C.M.T.
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) Trained
Clean Needle Technique Certified
First Aid and CPR Certified
Reiki Level II Attuned
Student Interns
Nikki continues to accept student interns interested in her areas of specialty to follow her in her private practice.
