Amy’s study of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine began after these treatments provided her life-changing benefits from her own chronic pain and illness. She was first licensed in California where acupuncturists are licensed primary health care providers. She has been practicing in the Pioneer Valley since 1992.  Amy was a breastfeeding peer counsellor for the Hampshire Countyl WIC program from 1992-2006 and became a CLC, Certifield Lacatation Counsellor in 2006.

 Amy apprenticed for two years with Raven Lang, OMD, a midwife for twenty years before she began her practice of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Amy was privileged to study outside of school with Dr. Miriam Lee, a highly respected acupuncturist and author. Amy has published several articles on parenting in the book Parenting from the Heart and the magazine Natural Jewish Parenting

Amy’s eight years of professional education includes a four-year Master of Science program at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine; with Master Herbalist Dr. Yat-Ki Lai and studies at the Post-Graduate Institute of Oriental Medicine in Hong Kong. She continues to expand her knowledge through classes, including ad advanced certificate program in Chinese herbs and women’s health issues and gynecology.

The heart of Amy’s practice is her faith in the body’s ability to heal itself. While symptoms provide feedback, Amy’s work is based on healing the whole person rather than curing isolated symptoms.

Amy lives in Springfield with her husband, chiropractor Dan Garfield, and their six children.