I am a Five Element Doctor of Acupuncture that has been practicing holistic and integrative medicine for 15 years. I am very clear on my purpose to be of service to others, as support on the journey to acceptance, love and well-being.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My descendants are of Irish, Russian, Italian and English origin. We are passionate, witty, courageous, compassionate and complex as a whole.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Beginning in the family funeral business at a young age printing and handing out programs, to all facets of the restaurant industry, a graphic arts job designing apparel and coaching lacrosse to holistic wellness.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I walk to Sunny Day Cafe and YogaFresh for breakfast or lunch on my breaks in-between patients and enjoy One Eleven Main and Barretts on the Pike for dinner.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I moved from Baltimore to attend BAMS and John Carroll High School. I began my first restaurant industry job as a hostess at Ruby Tuesday formerly on Rt. 1.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I would have to say that my patients are the most interesting people I’ve met in the community. Diverse, intriguing and passionate about their own wellness journey.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I have always enjoyed the Wizard of Oz, The Secret of NIMH, Legend and any movie with Patrick Swayze in it.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Continue to be human. Our perceived imperfections are not necessarily there to be fixed. Accepting them and choosing to consciously befriend them, we can engage in the journey of self-transformation. One actively transforming human has the ability to create a ripple effect of self-happiness that can inspire others to pursue the same. Keep smiling at others, even if they do not smile back.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Bel Air Roller Rink, the Arcade that was in Tollgate Mall, the John Carroll School campus and those roads I drove to and from school each morning singing to some distant tunes that would now be considered “classic”.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
At this moment in time, Annie Lennox to discuss her perspectives on the current state of the music industry as a female musician and Dianne Connelly, the founder of Tai Sophia Institute, where the first accredited acupuncture program in the US began and my mentor to discuss the future of acupuncture and conversations about cultivating oneness or inclusivity within the wellness industry and being clear about our intentions to serve others. We would meet at Sunny Day Cafe.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I enjoy the artistic community and how the events featured, especially in Havre de Grace, that highlight such immense passion, eclectic and diverse creativity just bubbling beneath the surface.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I’ll never tell.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I auditioned and sang at the Apollo Theater in New York.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Havre de Grace, MD.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Father, Patrick Curran. And, my Great Grandfather and all my Grandparents that have passed.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, Love, Embrace
