Tracy is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and co-founder of SimplyStrong Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine in San Diego, CA. She completed her Master’s and Doctorate degrees at the Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego in 2023. Tracy also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. Tracy has always been passionate about health and wellness and has dedicated herself to helping others in her community.
During her acupuncture school, Tracy completed her clinical internships at UCSD Family Medicine, UCSD Jacobs Medical Center, Rady’s Children’s Hospital, and Topcare Hospice.
Her professional journey began after she graduated from the Atlanta School of Massage in 1990. Tracy spent 18 years honing her bodywork skills and was Nationally Certified as well as a licensed Holistic Healthcare Practitioner. She worked in various settings, including spas, chiropractic clinics, and hospices, and also provided care to professional athletes.
Following her bachelor’s degree, she worked as a Hospice volunteer coordinator, which was inspired by her experience of caring for her grandparents at the end of their lives. Tracy saw how acupuncture could greatly benefit hospice patients and their families during this time.
Tracy is deeply committed to supporting patients of all ages facing diverse internal medicine and musculoskeletal complaints. Her clinical interests include palliative and hospice care, psycho-emotional health, and healthy aging. She aims to empower her patients to enhance self-awareness and actively engage in their healing processes. Tracy is committed to utilizing diverse modalities, such as acupuncture, to address the specific needs of each individual. She firmly believes that attaining a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit is crucial for optimal health.
During her free time, Tracy enjoys spending quality moments with her husband, son, and two dogs. She enjoys activities such as pilates, hiking, and dancing, as well as spending time in nature, aligning with her belief in achieving equilibrium between the mind, body, and spirit for overall well-being.
