Danielle Lombardi

It is an honor and privilege to join the Acupuncture Relief Project this fall. I am very excited to be able to provide practical and effective medical care to a community in need.

My interest in public health has lead me to volunteer as a crisis-line advocate for survivors of sexual assault and as an art teacher for developmentally challenged adults.  These experiences have taught me how building community and cultivating relationships are essential aspects of healing.

In my work as an artist and documentary filmmaker, my films have focused on people telling their unique stories.  My approach to the treatment process is similar.  As I develop creative partnerships with my patients, I am able to understand their stories holistically, and better able to serve their needs. I embrace this collaboration and the way it empowers the patient to take part in their own healing process.

Volunteering at the Vajra Varahi Clinic in Nepal will be an amazing opportunity for me to share and connect with a whole new group of people. I’m excited for the work we will do together. I look forward to new landscapes, new friendships and new stories!

Thank you so much for your support!