The Beginning
Dia’s journey with Oriental Medicine began in 1992 when she enrolled in the Masters program at SAMRA University. Working during the day and attending seven classes a week, mostly at nights, she completed her coursework just as the Northridge earthquake shook everyone up.
A Journey Interrupted
Deciding that she wasn’t ready to continue on into the Clinic, she left SAMRA and turned to Theology. Finishing her PhD in 1996, she went on to work as Clergy-at-Large until late 2000 when she decided to complete her Oriental Medicine studies.
Returning to Acupuncture
After much research, Dia decided to finish at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. In 2001 she returned to school. Returning to the profession after so much time meant plenty of coursework, as well as Clinical study. She finished her Masters in 2003 and was licensed in 2004.
Dia served as Dean of Students, as well as an instructor and assistant clinic supervisor, at Emperor’s College until August 2007.
Into the Future
Feeling drawn to focus more on treating patients, Dia left her position in the College’s administration to turn her attention to a full-time private practice in Tarzana, CA. She continued to teach at local acupuncture schools and hosts students as interns in her clinic. Dia’s affinity with herbs adds extra dimension to her treatments.