Ruby’s path into the healing arts has always been guided by a deep connection to both body and spirit. As a high school basketball player, she became familiar with the body’s musculature, resilience, and the inevitable aches that come from pushing beyond limits. Later, her work in theater nurtured her intuition, presence, and ability to listen on a deeper level. Together, these experiences taught Ruby that true healing is both physical and intuitive—a balance of structure and sensitivity—which continues to shape the way she cares for others.

In 2008, Ruby graduated from the Ashland Institute of Massage in Oregon and began her professional journey as a massage therapist. After several years of practice, she returned to school and graduated from Portland State University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a minor in Psychology. Her original plan was to continue on to Occupational Therapy graduate school, but after just one semester at Pacific University Ruby realized her true calling was elsewhere. She felt drawn to a medicine that could address both the science of the body and the deeper roots of health and imbalance. That path revealed itself in Chinese Medicine.

Since 2017, Ruby has been dedicated to the study of Thai and Chinese Medicine, traditions that resonated with her immediately because of their holistic approach. She was inspired by the way they treat not only the “branches”—the symptoms and surface-level imbalances—but also the “roots,” the underlying causes that give rise to illness or discomfort. She finds profound meaning in the way Chinese Medicine draws wisdom from the earth and the universe, honoring the interconnectedness of all things. This philosophy has transformed her practice and outlook, deepening her belief that when one person comes back into balance, it contributes to the harmony of the greater whole.

In her sessions, Ruby blends modalities from both Eastern and Western perspectives to create individualized treatments for her clients. She integrates orthopedic cupping, therapeutic stretching, Tok Sen, Gua Sha, healing liniments, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and herbal supports—all with the intention of helping her clients not only recover from injuries but also build resilience, maintain vitality, and feel more connected to themselves.

Ruby credits her teachers, Nephyr Jacobsen of The Naga Center in Portland, Oregon, Master Kru Maew of Nuad Tok Sen Baan in Chiang Mai, Thailand,  Bev Martin, Kathryn Misetich, Mateo Steffeck, and Sharon Bauer for their generous guidance and inspiration, which continue to ripple through her work.

Today, Ruby is pursuing her Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She will transition fully into acupuncture in 2028 upon graduation, carrying forward her dedication to integrative, heart-centered care. Until then, Ruby continues to honor both her roots in massage therapy and her growing practice in Chinese Medicine, with gratitude for her journey and a deep commitment to her patients’ well-being.