My own yoga, Qi Gong, meditation and spiritual practices are the foundation of my vocation. I see my work as helping people manifest their inner truth while harmonizing its expression with their outer lives. The namesake of Pathfinder is a nod to the first Mars lander mission in 1996-1997, carrying the first Mars rover, Sojourner, which was named after American civil rights crusader, Sojourner Truth.
My intention is to support fellow travellers who are on or in search of their path.
黃德珊 Joyce Wong, Ph.D, L.Ac. Studied aerospace engineering at Arizona State University and University of Southern California. After working in industry for almost a decade, she embarked on the study of Chinese medicine at the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), a certified practitioner by the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA), and an Arizona state licensed acupuncturist. Academically trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, she practices classical Chinese medicine through the transmission of Jeffrey Yuen since 2000s. She incorporates Master Nagano Style Japanese acupuncture as taught by Sensei Kiiko Matsumoto and Sensei Tsuyoshi Shimamura, and Matt Callison style sports acupuncture in her clinical practice.
My medical work uses major modalities under the Chinese medicine umbrella such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Tui Na. In addition, I also practice a very gentle and profoundly effective technique, craniosacral therapy, to support the natural progression and resolution of trauma.
Awareness and better self-care is paramount in our healing and long-term well-being; as thus, I often incorporate some form of lifestyle coaching just to shed light on limiting habits that may exist in our lives.
Food and Nutrition We are what we eat. Our relationship with food is often more influenced by emotions and culture rather than the nutritional value of food or the physical needs of our body. Sometimes “homework” for patients include test-driving dietary advice from the perspective of Chinese medicine as well as contemporary nutritional research.
Sound Body Sound Mind Qi Gong exercise, simple meditation practice, stretching pose, or journaling may be included in patients’ “homework” to cement the treatment they receive and to further their healing process.
In some situation, essential oil, homeopathy and or flower essences are incorporated in the treatment. They are powerful, precise, yet gentle medicines and can do wonders when used appropriately.
Pathfinder Healing Practices • 240 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 • (520) 333-2628