I’ve spent nearly 25 years helping people navigate the space where stress, chronic pain, burnout, recovery, performance, and modern life collide. I’m a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, founder of Charm City Integrative Health in Baltimore, author of *The Cupping Book*, former Chair and Vice-Chair of the Maryland State Board of Acupuncture, and co-host of the *Irreverent Health* podcast, where we take deep dives into the science, history, and sometimes uncomfortable realities of modern wellness culture. My work sits at the intersection of traditional East Asian medicine, modern research, nervous system regulation, recovery science, and practical integrative healthcare. I’ve spent decades translating complex health concepts into language real people can understand and actuall...