Jessica is the founder and solo practitioner of illuminate qi. She has been working with communities in the DMV for the past 16 years by supporting them to maintain their health and well-being in different capacities. She started her multidisciplinary background in healthcare as a certified Massage Therapist in 2008, then acquired a Bachelor’s of Nursing in 2013, and later enhanced her knowledge with a Master’s of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2018 after studying at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) and New England School of Acupuncture (NESA).

Jessica has a passion for learning how the body functions and is dedicated to discovering different styles of treatment in order to produce effective results. Her philosophy on health rehabilitation for clients includes having self-efficacy during recovery: If your heart and mind lead the way, your body will follow. She believes our bodies are wonderful machines that are capable of incredible achievements. Jessica has worked with people with all types of ailments and conditions and finds great purpose in helping others to facilitate their healing.

Jessica is committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle + peace of mind through strength training, yoga, and meditation.