At Bokkai.com, I am dedicated to wearing three hats in providing exceptional support and guidance in tennis, mentorship/education/being a capacity advocate for kids, teenagers, and neurodivergent individuals, and holistic healing through acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. I am committed to making a positive impact in these diverse areas by offering personalized services tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

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Professionally, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and two Master’s degrees — one in Teaching and one in Oriental Chinese Medicine. I am California licensed and nationally board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. In addition, I possess multiple Single Subject Teaching Credentials (in Health, Life Science, Physical Education, and General Science) and once held a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I taught in the second largest school district in the nation for more than 23 years, where I served not only as a classroom teacher but also as a Lead Health Teacher, coach, MESA Coordinator, and mentor. I had the honor of spearheading schoolwide science fairs, health programs, sports teams, and leadership initiatives, consistently fostering growth, resilience, and achievement among students in highly challenging environments.

 

In addition to my teaching and wellness practices, I have experience working as a developmental interventionist. To be honest, I prefer the term “capacity advocate,” as it sounds more positive in nature and aligns more with my approach to empowering individuals and their families. The technique I use is DIR Floortime, a proven method that helps children and individuals with developmental differences to achieve their full potential through meaningful, individualized interventions.

 

My experience isn’t just academic — it’s personal and transformative. When caring for my father, after a grim prognosis that he would never walk again due to failing health issues, I utilized Chinese Medicine, customized herbal protocols, moxibustion, acupressure, and specialized nutrition to help him reverse his decline. Within a month and a half, his cognition improved, his edema resolved, and he astonished medical professionals by walking unaided, even climbing stairs. In another remarkable case, I helped a young child with stunted growth grow half an inch in just two days through a combination of strategic nutrition, daily moxibustion, and Master Tung acupressure treatments — a testament to how the body can flourish when given the right support.

 

One of my greatest strengths is my ability to connect with almost anyone. I have traveled to more than 90 countries and love making meaningful connections with people around me, whether through shared experiences or simply a moment of understanding. Whether working with neurodivergent students, inspiring kids, or treating complex health conditions, I’ve developed a gift for building bridges and creating strong, supportive relationships. I believe that shared experiences form the foundation for genuine connection, allowing me to meet each individual exactly where they are. Together, we can walk the right path — with the goal that one day, I step aside and simply cheer from the sidelines, watching with pride as they flourish independently.

 

Whether you engage with me as a tennis rally partner, a holistic health practitioner, or an educator and mentor, my hope is that every interaction leaves you — or your loved one — feeling stronger, more inspired, and transformed inside and out. I encourage parent participation when working with children and teens, believing that the strongest growth happens when a united circle of support surrounds a person.

 

If you’re seeking lasting transformation — in wellness, fitness, academic achievement, character development, or emotional strength — I invite you to give me a try. I have a knack for reaching even the most challenging cases, and I am committed to exceeding your expectations at every step.