John’s journey into acupuncture began during a semester abroad at Chengdu University in China. He was further influenced by his percussion teacher, jazz legend Milford Graves, to pursue his interest in Chinese medicine and martial arts. He began his healing arts career with massage therapy, graduating from the Swedish Institute in 1998, and later earned his Masters in acupuncture in 2005. In 2025, John relocated to upstate New York, where his acupuncture practice focuses on orthopedic, neurological, and sports issues, while his bodywork is incorporating spiraling, twisting, stretching, and circular movements in order to maximize function and performance. Outside of work, he enjoys exercising, cooking brunch, and relaxing with a good book in his hammock.