About

I believe that I was born with a gypsy spirit, as I never feel comfortable staying in one place for too long.  I believe that you can drink champagne any time of the day.  I believe that Billie Holiday has the most soulful voice.  I believe that humans should be able to breathe underwater.  I believe that peace is the only way to peace.  I believe that chocolate fixes every problem.  I believe that Sunday’s are best spent in bed drinking a cafe con leche and reading the NY Times.  I believe that animals are our friends, not our food.  I believe that a day has been wasted if I have not learned at least one new thing.  I believe that change is necessary for the growth of the soul.  I believe that everyone should know how to say “hello” and “thank you” in the language of the country they are in.  I believe that elephants are the most beautiful creatures to grace this planet.  I believe sunsets should not be missed if possible.  I believe that the purpose of life is to end the suffering of all sentient beings.  I believe that I have the greatest family and group of friends a person could ask for…

Having just expressed my beliefs, it is now time for me to disclose some basic facts about myself!  My name is Andrea, but everyone calls me Andi.  For most of my adult life I have led a dichotomous existence of both wanting to flutter my wings around the world AND to settle down and focus on my true calling in life, which is being a Chinese Medicine Doctor.  It is a constant game of tug-of-war that I play with myself and I am currently seeking a way to balance both desires.

I grew up in North Carolina, however I have lived in 7 states and the place that most feels like “home” to me is New York City, where I lived during my 4 years of Graduate School.  I recently returned to the South to be closer to my family and to open up my own Wellness Center where I practice Chinese Medicine.  I have dedicated myself to healing others through this extraordinary medicine, as I am convinced it is the most holistic and comprehensive medical system available.

When I am not treating patients, as previously mentioned, I am traveling or dreaming of the next place to visit.  Thus far, I have stepped foot in about 40 countries.  My adventure filled life is satiated only by more experience and more knowledge.  To me, my country is the world and I want to explore all of it!  My undying love affair with travel is due to the sheer intrigue of untrodden roads, different cultures, and life-changing encounters.