Cultural and ancestral intuitions around care are undeniably powerful currents in our collective experience.

Many cultures carry wisdoms and traditions which have been extracted by individuals, organizations, and institutions without acknowledgment of their origins or the impact of extraction on the culture of origin.

As a person practicing a form of care outside of my ancestry on land my ancestors never knew, I am committed to examining how these dynamics shape me personally and professionally.

I do not wish to extend cultural knowledge that originates outside my ancestry without finding ways to contribute to the communities these offerings come from and the land I live on.

As one (but not my only) way of attending to collective care and repair, I make small monthly donations to the following organizations:

• Asian Counseling and Resource Center

• Massage Parlor Outreach Project

• Duwamish Tribal Services

• Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund

I invite you to consider making your own donation to one of these organizations if you’ve benefited from my work.