Dr. Borandi received her Doctor of Acupuncture (DAC) degree from Pacific College of Health and Science in 2020. Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, she worked for the National Institutes of Health, and the Social Security Administration. During her 15 years in public service she served a wide variety of needs ranging from software programming to strategic IT planning. During this time, she earned her Project Management Professional, and Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers, and collaborated with specialists across multiple state and federal agencies on matters pertaining to the design and execution of public health programs. 

In 2014, following her graduation from the Master of Acupuncture program at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, she began treating veterans at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC in the Integrative Health and Wellness department, and the War Related Illness and Injury Study Center. Upon moving to St. George Utah in 2016, Dr. Borandi was elected to serve on the Utah Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Board as Vice President. She also provided acupuncture services at the Southern Utah Veteran’s Home. Dr. Borandi now owns and operates her own private acupuncture practice, and is proud to have taught acupuncture to the bright minds moving into medicine at Rocky Vista Osteopathic University.

Dr. Borandi holds the following licenses and certifications:

•  Certified Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
•  Licensed Acupuncturist through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing and the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
•  Certified Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation Specialist
•  Certified in Clean Needle Technique by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM)
•  Acu Detox Specialist Certificate - issued by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)

Dr. Borandi enjoys educating herself about the many facets of both ancient and conventional medicine. She loves teaching people about acupuncture and helping her patients understand what modalities might be right for them. She believes an interdisciplinary approach to health and wellness offers the best possible outcome for everyone, and she takes a lot of pride and joy in her work. 

Dr. Borandi loves yoga, dancing, skiing, rock climbing, and cycling. She also enjoys traveling and experiencing other cultures. She considers it a privilege to work with people as they traverse their unique healing process, and she is grateful to be a part of such a vibrant and loving community.