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Blue Peacock Acupuncture Team.
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Hi, We Are The
Blue Peacock Acupuncture Team.
We can't wait to
meet you.
A Few Things About Erin,
Licensed Acupuncturist
I was graduated from Bastyr University in 2007 with the degree of Master of Science in Acupuncture. While in school, I completed clinical rotations at Harborview Hospital, Caroline Downs Family Medical Center, Highpoint Medical Clinic, and Bastyr Center for Natural Health.
I am committed to ongoing continuing education in Traditional Chinese Medicine to enhance my knowledge and remain up to date with new and emerging information. I prefer to focus studies on acupuncture neurology and am fascinated by the effects of acupuncture on the nervous system. The body's capacity to heal itself is truly phenomenal!
Outside of my love for East Asian Medicine, I have a deep passion for travel, especially to wildlife destinations and I am an animal lover to my core. I have volunteered for the farm sanctuaries of Pasado’s Safe Haven and Heartwood Haven, I have fostered four wonderful dogs through Ginger's Death Row Dogs, and I'm currently volunteering as a guide for Wolf Haven International, a sanctuary for captive wolves and wolfdogs.
A Few Things About Erin,
Licensed Acupuncturist
I was graduated from Bastyr University in 2007 with the degree of Master of Science in Acupuncture. While in school, I completed clinical rotations at Harborview Hospital, Caroline Downs Family Medical Center, Highpoint Medical Clinic, and Bastyr Center for Natural Health.
I am committed to ongoing continuing education in Traditional Chinese Medicine to enhance my knowledge and remain up to date with new and emerging information. I prefer to focus studies on acupuncture neurology and am fascinated by the effects of acupuncture on the nervous system. The body's capacity to heal itself is truly phenomenal!
Outside of my love for East Asian Medicine, I have a deep passion for travel, especially to wildlife destinations. I am an animal lover to my core. I have volunteered for the farm sanctuaries of Pasado’s Safe Haven and Heartwood Haven, I have fostered four wonderful dogs through Ginger's Death Row Dogs, and I'm currently volunteering as a guide for Wolf Haven International, a sanctuary for captive wolves and wolfdogs.
A Few Things About Nancy,
Licensed Acupuncturist
I had previously enjoyed a 20-year career as a travel professional, traveling to destinations in Europe, South Asia, East Asia, Africa and the South Pacific as a tour host and passenger sales agent for an airline, a cruise line and tour companies. After seeing so much of the world and having many fulfilling experiences, I decided to return to and delve deeper into my lifelong interest in Chinese culture by studying the healing art of acupuncture, earning my Master of Acupuncture from Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2001. Since then, I have practiced this ancient traditional medicine in a wide variety of settings, including integrated clinics, public health settings, community clinics and as a volunteer provider.
I have a special interest in helping people with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety and have worked both as staff provider and a volunteer in clinics and agencies that treat people coping with addiction and emotional health problems.
Outside of my acupuncture practice, my interests include music, art, travel and day-hiking. I am an avid believer in the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga, and have practiced for over 20 years. I have
studied with Richard Schactel in the Iyengar tradition and I am a Registered Yoga Trainer. I often suggest poses for patients to help with alignment, relaxation and self-care for pain issues.
Personally, I have recently moved back to the Tacoma area (my childhood home) from Seattle to enjoy a quieter lifestyle. I am very happy to be here and I love my new home with my semi-retired musician husband, standard poodle and nearby family.
A Few Things About Valarie,
Office Assistant/Front Desk
I graduated from Northwest University in 2022 with a Bachelor's in Communication Studies. In my three years at Northwest, I worked consistently to help plan and bring to life events for my community. I learned about my love for service centered work and the joy of helping others form connections and make memories!
Since graduating, I have picked up new hobbies such as going to see live music and spending more time in nature, whether that be a long hike or a quick walk to the beach. I've also gotten back to some old hobbies as well, such as watercolor, sculpting, and crocheting.
I have always been a creative person and I love to explore and find new ways to express that in my every day life.
A Few Things About Lyra "lie-rah",
Therapy Dog
Lyra's "gotcha" date is December 22, 2021. She was found as a stray dog in Tijuana from Casa Dog rescue at 5 years old. We may not know what her first 5 years were like, but we do know that she is now a cherished family member to Erin and a natural therapy dog at Blue Peacock.
Lyra has had her share of past traumas, not only finding herself in need of a home at 5 years old, but also with physical traumas as well. Only a few months after she was adopted, she slipped a cervical disk and needed surgery to repair it. She was paralysed for almost 4 weeks due to the slipped disk injuring her spinal cord. She received acupuncture treatments and physical therapy to get her back to walking, running, and playing once more. Now, it's just a distant memory.
Lyra is a quiet, sweet, calm little girl who absolutely loves to curl up on laps and sleep during intakes. She is a comfort to many patients who have anxiety or are having a difficult day.
We also realize that not everyone is a dog person!
Lyra is perfectly happy to sunbathe outside, or snooze in her nice fluffy bed in the office for those who would prefer to not have a dog in the room.
A Few Things About Lyra "lie-rah", Therapy Dog
Lyra's "gotcha" date is December 22, 2021. She was found as a stray dog in Tijuana from Casa Dog rescue at 5 years old. We may not know what her first 5 years were like, but we do know that she is now a cherished family member to Erin and a natural therapy dog at Blue Peacock.
Lyra has had her share of past traumas, not only finding herself in need of a home at 5 years old, but also with physical traumas as well. Only a few months after she was adopted, she slipped a cervical disk and needed surgery to repair it. She was paralysed for almost 4 weeks due to the slipped disk injuring her spinal cord. She received acupuncture treatments and physical therapy to get her back to walking, running, and playing once more. Now, it's just a distant memory.
Lyra is a quiet, sweet, calm little girl who absolutely loves to curl up on laps and sleep during intakes. She is a comfort to many patients who have anxiety or are having a difficult day.
We also realize not everyone is a dog person!
She is perfectly happy to sunbathe outside or snooze in her nice fluffy bed in the office for those who would prefer to not have a dog in the room.
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