Cassondra holds a Bachelor’s degree in both biology and French with a minor in international studies from Loyola University Chicago. After graduating, she moved to Miami for a graduate program in molecular and biomedical sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Upon completion, and after discovering the wide span of treatment modalities encompassed by a license in acupuncture, she opted against medical school and chose to study traditional Chinese medicine at Florida College of Integrative Medicine. During her time at FCIM, Cassondra earned the Trudy McAlister Foundation Scholarship, Lynn Thames Scholarship, and Society of Acupuncture Research Conference Scholarship. She also received extra training in facial acupuncture and Tung acupuncture. She now has her Master’s in Oriental medicine, and a third Bachelor’s degree, in professional health studies. Cassondra is certified in Acupuncture Injection Therapy and is completing her board exams to obtain her license as an Acupuncture Physician. Currently, she is working with ARC acupuncture and physical therapy specialist as a technician while completing her board exams, we welcome her as an essential member of our skilled team.