About Isa

(She / They)

My name is Isa (pronounced ee-sa) and I am a licensed acupuncturist. My acupuncture practice, Little Forest Acupuncture, is inspired by the woods in and around Middlebury.

I have been an acupuncturist since 2008, when I completed a four-year Master’s program in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California.

Before moving to Vermont, I worked in Northern California at UC Davis Health, seeing patients in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, the Integrative Medicine Clinic, and the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

I specialize in treating:

Stress & Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia & Nightmares
Low back pain & Sciatica
Injuries, sprains, and joint pain
Neck pain
Migraines & Headaches
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Digestive Disorders
PMS symptoms
Painful periods
Irregular periods
Fibromyalgia
Peripheral neuropathy
Cancer treatment side effects, such as CIPN, brain fog, hot flashes, and joint pain

I am dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive healing environment, and have a body-positive, non-judgmental approach to health and healing. As a member of the queer community, I also especially enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ+ community.

My wife and I moved to Middlebury in 2024 and we have loved connecting to the land and spirit of this beautiful town. Outside of the acupuncture clinic, my other passion is writing fantasy and speculative romance novels. You can find my books on Amazon and Bookshop.org

Lastly (and certainly not least), please meet my very sweet and friendly dog, Snowflake! He loves meeting new people and dogs, and has even had acupuncture himself! He is my research partner, forest companion, and cuddle buddy.