Naturally inspired health + wellness
acupuncture, chinese medicine, cupping, Gua Sha, Tuina + Herbs
Hello there.
Whether you're seeking relief from musculoskeletal pain, help regulating your menstrual cycle, navigating menopause, seeking postpartum support, looking to make changes in a chronic (or acute) skin condition, need help igniting your digestive system, or managing your emotional climate I'm here to assist you in finding balance. Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the oldest medical systems in the world and offers as many paths to health as there are people to experience them. I look forward to meeting you and working together.
Nice to meet you.
My name is Gabi. I've been a resident of Decorah since 2005. An East coast transplant, I moved here after my undergraduate studies to deepen my knowledge and experience with organic farming systems. After years cultivating wildflowers, learning about seed production in a variety of systems and greenhouse management, I decided to follow a calling I had been ignoring for years. To learn about herbal medicine and embark on a journey in alternative medicine.
“Gabi is a fantastic acupuncturist and herbalist. Her treatments are insightful and full of care, and I know she is going to get to the bottom of the problem. If you’re looking for someone to help get you feeling better, I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
“Please know what a delight it was to have your acquaintance and to be taken care of by you for our recent rounds of acupuncture treatment. I very much appreciated your smile, your humor, your laugh, your warmth, your openness, and your comforting/reassuring ways. Your treatments were very effective, and I received excellent mileage out of your knowledge of alternative treatments beyond putting needles into my back, neck, and knees. I refer to the mini-needling “hammer” technique and the guasha, in addition to whatever else you may have tried that I can’t pronounce!”
A variety of modalities
There are SO many things we can do during your treatment. If acupuncture isn’t within your comfort zone but you still want to work with Chinese medicine, other offerings include tuina (Chinese medical massage), Dolphin Neurostim Microcurrent Acupoint Therapy, Aromapoint Therapy, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion and gentle Japanese non-insertion acupuncture.
Chinese herbalism
I absolutely love herbs. Chinese herbalism is a complex, rich and has a deep and fascinating history. As we work together herbs might be suggested to help augment your healing process, in which case a custom formulation will be crafted just for you or topical applications will be recommended. I tend to be a rather conservative herbalist - I prefer to see what changes the body makes with acupuncture and lifestyle changes before adding in internal supplementation. It’s important to note that internal herbs are not for everyone and it depends on your health history and current medication list.
herbal provisions
I am excited to offer a selection of amazing small-batch herbal formulations from herbalists across the United States who create unique offerings for self-care. You'll find small-batch herbal teas, powders + elixirs,, salves, anointing oils, and face care formulations all made with intention and thoughtfulness by small intentionally-run, earth friendly businesses. I also curate a modest selection of crystals and rocks for some earth power. Most of our curated offerings can now also be found in our online shop since physical shopping has been limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take a moment to drop into self care and breathe.