Darcy has been in practice as a licensed acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner for two decades.
Darcy spent the first half of her life in Asia, where she derived her early interest in Traditional Chinese medicine. She initially became certified in Traditional Chinese Herbal Sciences through the Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute (RMHI) in Montana, a two-year program from which she graduated in 2001. She then went on to graduate from the Colorado Chinese Medicine University (formerly Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine) in Denver, Colorado in 2006 with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. She is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Washington.
Darcy has studied with several nationally-recognized acupuncturists to effectively treat and manage all types of pain disorders, including sports injuries. Realizing the complexity of modern-day health challenges, beginning in 2018 Darcy began studying functional medicine, learning to interpret lab work to pinpoint and treat more complex disease through dietary therapies and supplements, uniquely combined with her knowledge of Chinese herbs.
Through her personal struggle and eventual mastery of the management of her own autoimmune disorder, Darcy is well-versed in helping her patients find relief from digestive, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Recognizing a need in many of these patients for ongoing guidance and support in attaining important health goals, Darcy eventually completed her certification as a Health & Well-Being Coach in 2024, and currently offers health coaching as an additional service.
Over the course of her career, Darcy has worked in a number of different clinical settings in Nebraska, Colorado, and Idaho, including co-ownership and management of one of the largest community acupuncture clinics in Colorado. Darcy is a passionate educator; she has written and published numerous health articles, and has taught classes on a variety of health topics.
Darcy and her husband have one grown daughter still living in Colorado. They moved to beautiful northern Idaho in 2021, where they enjoy the great outdoors. In her free time, Darcy enjoys reading philosophical books, meditating, and spending as much time hiking in nature as she can.
