Meet Teri
Ayurveda & Nutrition Expert
Ayurveda and Nutrition Expert
Teri is a Certified Ayurveda Practitioner and licensed acupuncturist with advanced studies in India. She holds a 4-year master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM), with board certification from NCCAOM-National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She also earned a Master of Science from University of California, Davis in Community Health and Organizational Development.
An East Asian nutrition and cooking instructor, and certified health coach, she has studied Spiritual PhytoEssencing/aromatherapy, herbal medicine and energy medicine. Teri has also served as a member of the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Her passion is sharing her knowledge through online content, personalized coaching and community involvement.
Empowering People to Take Control of Their Wellbeing
Teri's approach to wellness is to help you understand the underlying causes of your symptoms. Drawing on the ancient techniques of Ayurveda, she'll help you learn how to better understand your body. By incorporating mindfulness, movement and meditation, she can teach you to participate in your own healing process.
Throughout her career Teri has worked with cancer patients and survivors. Oncology massage, acupuncture, nutritional counseling are all modalities she uses to bring comfort and relief. Her years as an oncology massage therapist with Cancer Support Sonoma gave her insights into her clients’ needs and she saw the opportunity to help them learn to be intentional about their journey to wellness.