Hi, I’m Caiius (they/them)

As a Five Element Acupuncturist, I invite authenticity and aim to support what matters most to each of my patients. Through inquiry, observation, and deep listening, my approach traces the root cause of a given ailment and uses the least amount of stimulation to invite the greatest transformation. I work in alliance with the elemental movements of life, the building blocks of nature, supporting a systemic return to the source where health and wellness flow.

I studied Environmental Science in undergrad, and have practiced sustainable agriculture and herbal medicine in central Vermont for over a decade. My understanding of ecology has prepared me as a practitioner of Chinese Medicine to view and interact with each patient as a complex ecosystem.

I hold a Masters of Acupuncture, graduating from the Academy of Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, FL. I am Board Certified via the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and licensed in Vermont and New Hampshire. I study with the Virtue of Heaven/Earth, a school dedicated the ongoing training of acupuncturists.

Supporting people with:

  • Chronic health conditions

  • Depression/ Anxiety

  • Fatigue

  • Maintaining a strong sense of self and purpose

  • Finding Inspiration

  • Healthy Aging

  • Eating Disorders

  • Additiction Recovery

  • Gender Transition/ Dysphoria Support

  • Post surgical support

  • Mental Clarity/Increased focus

  • Pain reduction

  • Menstrual Irregularity/ Fertility/Hormone balance

  • Postpartum Care

  • PTSD

  • Insomnia

  • Puberty

  • Digestive Issues

  • Joint/Muscle Pain/Injuries

  • Numbness/poor circulation

  • Cardiovascular health

  • Arthritis

  • Headaches/ Migraine

  • Allergies and Asthma

  • And more!

Virtue of Heaven/Earth

I have been a student of the Virtue of Heaven/Earth since 2019. This is an advanced study and clinical training for practitioners who are dedicated to reaching the root of life in their patients. Teaching clinics meet twice a year in Montpelier to assist practitioners to better serve their patients in these times. Practitioners of the school bring their patients who have difficult-to-treat or seemingly non-responsive conditions.

The Intensives are a clinical training program of The Unseen Hand: Medicine from Antiquity, a nonprofit organization built to house and teach an ancient alchemical traditions of Light. Taoist Five Element Acupuncture, as a tradition, has been nurtured and grown through the centuries in the living relationships between teachers and students. Clinical Intensives are for the hands-on training of practitioners through the oral transmission of this tradition. They are a place for deep care for patients.

Past Patient Testimonials:

  • Caiius is fabulous! They are kind, knowledgeable, and effective. I have seen them for several different issues…Lyme flare, digestive issues, and sinus infection. Each treatment has amazed me by how quickly symptoms abated. Beyond the relief of having my physical body return to ease and full functionality, the mental and emotional parts of myself have come into balance. Each treatment has left me calmer and more content. Thanks to Caiius, I am becoming really appreciative of who I am…at 70 years old it’s about bloody time! I heartily trust and recommend them.

    -Anonymous Patient, age 70

  • “Caiius’s gentle radiance, loving kindness and warm presence alone are enough to provide healing, but when paired with the level of care and attention they bring to their art, they are indeed gifted. In my first treatment, they nimbly identified and facilitated the release of a deeply stored pain that I had struggled to access with other practitioners. It was like a light had finally pierced the dark I had not experienced in so long. I cannot speak highly enough of Caiius— a truly gifted healer and light on this earth.

    -Anonymous Patient, age 27

  • In 2022 we found ourselves as parents in a very desperate situation with our tween daughter. We were dealing with depression, anxiety, and feelings of not wanting to be alive. Caiius was what we now call one of our angels. Their ability to listen to our concerns and our child's feelings made a world of difference. Caiius, worked with our tween until we started to see a positive productive shift in her. The darkness, depression, anxiety were something that were not as powerful as they once were in our child. Slowly Caiius transitioned us to less sessions a week until we were seeing a consistent more stable person.

    -Anonymous Parent of Patient (age 13)

  • Caiius is so attentive and thoughtful with each treatment. They take their time and truly hold space for what brought me to acupuncture. Caiius was able to work with my goals and my healthcare providers to see that all avenues were considered in addressing my menstrual cycle irregularity. There were so many symptoms to navigate and a lot of time between cycles to determine improvement. It did take some time but Caiius’s treatments were key to sustaining a regular cycle. Everyone’s body is different and Caiius is open to helping create an individualized path to health.

    -Anonymous Patient, age 33

  • I immediately felt at home when I entered Caiius’s treatment room. In a non-invasive way, they thoughtfully asked questions and carefully listened to my reason for wanting an acupuncture session. Once I was on the table their manor was gentle and professional and I felt they were really communicating with my body as they decided upon the treatment plan. After the session and I felt open and relaxed and the issue I was dealing with began to improve.

    -Anonymous Patient, age 84