Stella began publishing Under the Pine in August 2008, shortly after moving her private practice in energy medicine from Los Angeles to Santa Fe, NM. In California, she earned a masters degree in Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College, from which she graduated summa cum laude. Prior to that, Stella worked in magazine publishing in New York City. She was an editor at both Bride’s and Condé Nast Traveler, where she met her husband, Aaron Sugarman. Of Colombian and Virginian heritage, Stella grew up in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, and still knows the difference between a quahog and a littleneck. 

Writer, Acupuncturist, Teacher

Co-Starring

  1. Luna, Chihuahua Extraordinaire


Publishing

Under the Pine

Spirituality & Health

Reality Sandwich

Condé Nast Traveler

InStyle

Budget Living

Travel & Leisure

Lucky

Bride’s


Oriental Medicine

  1. Doctor of Oriental Medicine, NM State Board

  2. Licensed Acupuncturist, CA State Board

  3. Diplomate Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM

  4. Click here for information about Stella’s private practice


Other Interests

Peruvian Shamanism

Buddhism

Mysore Yoga

Bhakti Kriya Yoga

Alchemical Qi Gong

Practicing Spanish