Acupuncturists near Santa Monica, CA
Mahtab Ghajar
Acupuncturist, DAOM, LAc, Dipl OM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
I am a California licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified diplomat of Oriental Medicine with over 20 years of experiences in the field. I studied Naturopathic Medicine in Germany where I began my studies in Eastern medicine with emphasis in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicinals/Herbology followed by 6 months of intensive studies in Beijing International University of Chinese Medicine. After earning master's and doctoral degrees in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in the US, I have expanded my clinical experiences in Japanese Acupuncture with an externship in Japan as well as Korean Acupuncture other than Chinese Acupuncture.
I am a California licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified diplomat of Oriental Medicine with over 20 years of experiences in the field. I studied Naturopathic Medicine in Germany where I began my studies in Eastern medicine with emphasis in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicinals/Herbology followed by 6 months of intensive studies in Beijing International University of Chinese Medicine. After earning master's and doctoral degrees in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in the US, I have expanded my clinical experiences in Japanese Acupuncture with an externship in Japan as well as Korean Acupuncture other than Chinese Acupuncture.
Atsuki Maeda
Acupuncturist, DAOM, LAc, Dipl OM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
I have over 37 years of practical experience and specializes in gentle and painless Japanese Acupuncture for all conditions, gender and age. Have you ever felt your symptoms come from somewhere else than physical and rather more psycho-emotional? Our emotions effect our physical condition greatly and vise versa. My approach is to see a person as a whole integration of mind-spirit-body. In Vedic medicine, it says “The primordial cause of disease (dis-ease) is forgetting that you are a spirit.” Celestial Acupuncture is for those who are striving on your spiritual path but little bit struggling with manifesting a true desire.
I have over 37 years of practical experience and specializes in gentle and painless Japanese Acupuncture for all conditions, gender and age. Have you ever felt your symptoms come from somewhere else than physical and rather more psycho-emotional? Our emotions effect our physical condition greatly and vise versa. My approach is to see a person as a whole integration of mind-spirit-body. In Vedic medicine, it says “The primordial cause of disease (dis-ease) is forgetting that you are a spirit.” Celestial Acupuncture is for those who are striving on your spiritual path but little bit struggling with manifesting a true desire.
Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine
Acupuncturist, DAOM, LAc, Dipl OM
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
My goal is to help you achieve your health goals and improve your overall quality of life. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, I integrate acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and movement (yoga, qigong) to improve your health in a sustainable way. At the Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, we use this integrated approach in a beautiful, serene setting to address a range of health issues: Women's Health, Anti-aging, Facial Rejuvenation, and Cosmetic Acupuncture, Chronic Back, Neck and Joint Pain, Stress and Anxiety, Digestive Health and Skin Disorders. Thank you! Dr. Chianni Lin
My goal is to help you achieve your health goals and improve your overall quality of life. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, I integrate acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and movement (yoga, qigong) to improve your health in a sustainable way. At the Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, we use this integrated approach in a beautiful, serene setting to address a range of health issues: Women's Health, Anti-aging, Facial Rejuvenation, and Cosmetic Acupuncture, Chronic Back, Neck and Joint Pain, Stress and Anxiety, Digestive Health and Skin Disorders. Thank you! Dr. Chianni Lin
Neil R Gumenick
Acupuncturist, MAc(UK), LAc, DiplAc
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I have practiced and taught Classical Five-Element Acupuncture exclusively for 42 years. I focus on the unique individual patient before me, not labeled diseases or symptoms, which are only the expression of a deeper imbalance. My aim is to identify and resolve the core imbalance, whether it be at the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, or all of the above. In this way, symptoms resolve naturally and effortlessly.
I have practiced and taught Classical Five-Element Acupuncture exclusively for 42 years. I focus on the unique individual patient before me, not labeled diseases or symptoms, which are only the expression of a deeper imbalance. My aim is to identify and resolve the core imbalance, whether it be at the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, or all of the above. In this way, symptoms resolve naturally and effortlessly.
Copacetic Health
Acupuncturist, DAOM, LAc, AP, Dip OM, FABORM
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Ideal clients are those with health concerns that are willing to be guided in making dietary and lifestyle changes to aid the treatment protocols in ensuring positive outcomes. This approach allows me to treat a range of concerns from pain and orthopedic to digestive, metabolic and addictive pattern issues.
Ideal clients are those with health concerns that are willing to be guided in making dietary and lifestyle changes to aid the treatment protocols in ensuring positive outcomes. This approach allows me to treat a range of concerns from pain and orthopedic to digestive, metabolic and addictive pattern issues.
Doann Tsuneo Kaneko
Acupuncturist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Many of my patients have sports injuries, occupational conditions, auto related injuries, stress related disorders, mental and emotional issues and psychosomatic conditions. Their symptoms are acute inflammation, chronic pain and flare-ups of both. I treat carefully after referring specialists for acute severe cases. Then one of my goals is to get results as soon as possible and as much as possible. All of us expect faster and certain recovery with less treatment. If I'm not treating pain, my patients enjoy oriental medicine for the transformation of the body, mind and spirit, including karmic issues.
Many of my patients have sports injuries, occupational conditions, auto related injuries, stress related disorders, mental and emotional issues and psychosomatic conditions. Their symptoms are acute inflammation, chronic pain and flare-ups of both. I treat carefully after referring specialists for acute severe cases. Then one of my goals is to get results as soon as possible and as much as possible. All of us expect faster and certain recovery with less treatment. If I'm not treating pain, my patients enjoy oriental medicine for the transformation of the body, mind and spirit, including karmic issues.
Min Hee Lee
Acupuncturist, PhD, OMDr, LAc
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
The main objectives of acupuncture treatment are relieving pain and other symptoms, strengthening the immune system, and balancing, harmonizing and integrating the functions of the internal organs with each other, making for a unified, healthy person, rather than a collection of fragmented, disharmonious parts. Oriental Medicine addresses and seeks to find the root or the cause of the problem rather than just merely treating the manifestations of various symptoms.
Acupuncture increases the blood circulation to the area where the fine tiny needles are inserted. With increased circulation of blood the muscles relax, and they become tightened.
The main objectives of acupuncture treatment are relieving pain and other symptoms, strengthening the immune system, and balancing, harmonizing and integrating the functions of the internal organs with each other, making for a unified, healthy person, rather than a collection of fragmented, disharmonious parts. Oriental Medicine addresses and seeks to find the root or the cause of the problem rather than just merely treating the manifestations of various symptoms.
Acupuncture increases the blood circulation to the area where the fine tiny needles are inserted. With increased circulation of blood the muscles relax, and they become tightened.
Melanie Kaplan LAc
Acupuncturist, LAc, MT
Verified Verified
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Acupuncture + Oriental Medicine is a time-tested path that helps in rebuilding and maintaining your health. Acupuncture is able to treat a vast number of ailments by utilizing highly individualized treatment plans. Through the use of thin needles, moxibustion, massage, nutritional + herbal counseling, aromatherapy + meditation, Melanie is able to bring your body into balance and create a reservoir of strength + energy to help maintain your health. Strong in the belief that optimal health is achieved when we integrate all parts of our being, physical, emotional + spiritual, Melanie believes that by educating + empowering her patients they can find their path to wellness.
Acupuncture + Oriental Medicine is a time-tested path that helps in rebuilding and maintaining your health. Acupuncture is able to treat a vast number of ailments by utilizing highly individualized treatment plans. Through the use of thin needles, moxibustion, massage, nutritional + herbal counseling, aromatherapy + meditation, Melanie is able to bring your body into balance and create a reservoir of strength + energy to help maintain your health. Strong in the belief that optimal health is achieved when we integrate all parts of our being, physical, emotional + spiritual, Melanie believes that by educating + empowering her patients they can find their path to wellness.
Sharon Xiuxia LI
Acupuncturist, PhD, LAc
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Dr. Sharon Li has the PhD. in Neurosciences/physiology. She knows the western and Eastern medicines well and has the experiences in the both fields. She is a expert in neurological disorders includes pain, Parkinson's disease, stroke and Dementia. Now she offers her knowledge and skills to her patients with the natural healing. Email to: app@acumother.com, call or text to: (310) 699 - 1028
Dr. Sharon Li has the PhD. in Neurosciences/physiology. She knows the western and Eastern medicines well and has the experiences in the both fields. She is a expert in neurological disorders includes pain, Parkinson's disease, stroke and Dementia. Now she offers her knowledge and skills to her patients with the natural healing. Email to: app@acumother.com, call or text to: (310) 699 - 1028
Caroline Kirk
Acupuncturist, LAc, Dipl OM, MTOM
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are useful for both acute and chronic conditions. Whether you've been struggling with ongoing digestive discomfort, irregular periods, menopausal symptoms, side effects from other treatments and medications, or injured your shoulder exercising, treatments are tailored to your individual system by taking into account your present complaint plus a deep dive into your current and past health history. If you need support understanding your health on a holistic scale, my services can be of assistance.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are useful for both acute and chronic conditions. Whether you've been struggling with ongoing digestive discomfort, irregular periods, menopausal symptoms, side effects from other treatments and medications, or injured your shoulder exercising, treatments are tailored to your individual system by taking into account your present complaint plus a deep dive into your current and past health history. If you need support understanding your health on a holistic scale, my services can be of assistance.
Foster Ryan
Acupuncturist, LAc, MTCM, DiplAc
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
My ideal client is interested in returning themselves to optimal health, and is interested in doing what it takes to achieve that. I use acupuncture and Functional Medicine- science based herbalism and nutrition- to help them achieve these goals. I specialize in treating orthopedic pain conditions, Hashimotos's thyroiditis, Metabolic Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, autoimmune, digestive, inflammatory, and chronic ill health conditions. The mechanisms behind these are one and proper identification of the underlying issues and proper treatment and lifestyle modification can have a dramatic impact. I use modern lab work along with traditional methods to identify these issues.
My ideal client is interested in returning themselves to optimal health, and is interested in doing what it takes to achieve that. I use acupuncture and Functional Medicine- science based herbalism and nutrition- to help them achieve these goals. I specialize in treating orthopedic pain conditions, Hashimotos's thyroiditis, Metabolic Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, autoimmune, digestive, inflammatory, and chronic ill health conditions. The mechanisms behind these are one and proper identification of the underlying issues and proper treatment and lifestyle modification can have a dramatic impact. I use modern lab work along with traditional methods to identify these issues.
John B Barrett
Acupuncturist, LAc, DAOM
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90067
With over 20 years clinical experience, Dr. Barrett provides a most comprehensive form of Acupuncture and East-West Functional Medicine. Trained in the US & China, he is affiliated with Cedars Sinai and practices in Century City. His treatments are unique and begin with a consult when your condition, etiology and treatment will be explained in detail. As a treatment natural herbal prescription, diet & nutrition, therapeutic exercises, and stress management will be discussed. His philosophy is to minimize office visits by teaching you how to accelerate the healing process and maintain excellent health on your own.
With over 20 years clinical experience, Dr. Barrett provides a most comprehensive form of Acupuncture and East-West Functional Medicine. Trained in the US & China, he is affiliated with Cedars Sinai and practices in Century City. His treatments are unique and begin with a consult when your condition, etiology and treatment will be explained in detail. As a treatment natural herbal prescription, diet & nutrition, therapeutic exercises, and stress management will be discussed. His philosophy is to minimize office visits by teaching you how to accelerate the healing process and maintain excellent health on your own.
Changqing Joseph Yang
Acupuncturist, PhD, LAc
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Dr. Yang is a very experienced doctor in Traditional Chinese medicine. He is dealing with all difficult clinical conditions. His Motto is Passionate and Professional.
Dr. Yang is a very experienced doctor in Traditional Chinese medicine. He is dealing with all difficult clinical conditions. His Motto is Passionate and Professional.
AMC Dragon Acupuncture 29+ Exp
Acupuncturist, LAc, OMD, MD(CN)
Verified Verified
Century City, CA 90067
With 29 years of clinical & hospital practice in medicine and acupuncture, Dr. Li is an expert in pain management, infertility, eye diseases, skin and sinus problems, weight control etc. She has successfully treated thousands of patients with headache, neck/back/knee pain, sciatica, arthritis, digestive problems, insomnia, irregular painful menstruation, anxiety, depression and more. Dr Li received Medical Doctorate (MD) degree and extensive medical training.She has delivered high quality treatment to vast numbers of patients in China and US. She is one of most recognized professionals in the field of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture.
With 29 years of clinical & hospital practice in medicine and acupuncture, Dr. Li is an expert in pain management, infertility, eye diseases, skin and sinus problems, weight control etc. She has successfully treated thousands of patients with headache, neck/back/knee pain, sciatica, arthritis, digestive problems, insomnia, irregular painful menstruation, anxiety, depression and more. Dr Li received Medical Doctorate (MD) degree and extensive medical training.She has delivered high quality treatment to vast numbers of patients in China and US. She is one of most recognized professionals in the field of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture.
Ghim Lam
Acupuncturist, DAOM, LAc, DilpAc, CCHT, PhDc
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Dr.Ghim Lam, D.A.O.M. (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), who train intensively in integrating Chinese and western medicine to boost the hormonal and endocrine system of the body to obtain an immediate result since 1988. He combines Painless Abdominal Acupuncture, Face-Neck Acupuncture and Neurological Acupuncture into his practice to helps patients eliminates neurological pain, stress, anxiety and depression effectively. Besides, he also received training from many masters from China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore in the early 80's, who taught him integrating the Body-Mind awareness to restore the patient's energy.
Dr.Ghim Lam, D.A.O.M. (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), who train intensively in integrating Chinese and western medicine to boost the hormonal and endocrine system of the body to obtain an immediate result since 1988. He combines Painless Abdominal Acupuncture, Face-Neck Acupuncture and Neurological Acupuncture into his practice to helps patients eliminates neurological pain, stress, anxiety and depression effectively. Besides, he also received training from many masters from China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore in the early 80's, who taught him integrating the Body-Mind awareness to restore the patient's energy.
Bon H Cho
Acupuncturist, LAc, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Are you tired of taking prescription? Have you tried everything and nothing worked to control your pain? It’s time to see a new way to find satisfactory relief. We’re so happy you’re here! Our practitioners have the unique ability to work together to bring you complete, comprehensive health care.Your first appointment with Dr is an initial consultation, at which time you will discuss your current health issues and medical history.Dr will then recommend a treatment plan that will specifically address your unique condition and constitution. at which time you will discuss your current health issues and medical history. And we treat you
Are you tired of taking prescription? Have you tried everything and nothing worked to control your pain? It’s time to see a new way to find satisfactory relief. We’re so happy you’re here! Our practitioners have the unique ability to work together to bring you complete, comprehensive health care.Your first appointment with Dr is an initial consultation, at which time you will discuss your current health issues and medical history.Dr will then recommend a treatment plan that will specifically address your unique condition and constitution. at which time you will discuss your current health issues and medical history. And we treat you
AYA Acupuncture & Herbs Inc
Acupuncturist, LAc
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Restore balance with our holistic approach! Specializing in physical pain (sciatica, back, neck, shoulder, knee) and mental health (depression, stress, insomnia). Beyond relief, we prioritize overall wellness—weight management, cosmetic acupuncture, digestive health, and women's well-being. Schedule your transformative appointment today!"
Restore balance with our holistic approach! Specializing in physical pain (sciatica, back, neck, shoulder, knee) and mental health (depression, stress, insomnia). Beyond relief, we prioritize overall wellness—weight management, cosmetic acupuncture, digestive health, and women's well-being. Schedule your transformative appointment today!"
Felice Acupuncture
Acupuncturist, LAc, DiplOM, MTOM
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034
My ideal client is someone who is looking for perspective and a new way to heal their bodies from a holistic perspective. I see issues across the board such as: insomnia, gut health, pain, anxiety, depression, neuropathy, TMJ, facial fine lines and wrinkles, fatigue, post COVID syndrome and much more!
My ideal client is someone who is looking for perspective and a new way to heal their bodies from a holistic perspective. I see issues across the board such as: insomnia, gut health, pain, anxiety, depression, neuropathy, TMJ, facial fine lines and wrinkles, fatigue, post COVID syndrome and much more!
Kuang-Chen Yang
Acupuncturist, PhD, LAc, DilpAc
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Dr. Kuang Yang has extensive training in internal medicine, specializing in infertility and IVF /IUI treatments,Hormone balance, PMS,PCOS, weight loss,IBS,allergy,stress,skin disease,Face lift, and pain management especially in acute and chronic musculoskeletal dysfunctions and neurological disorders such as vertigo,Headache,Migraine,Arthritis, stroke,numbness,Bell's palsy,Multiple Sclerosis,Shoulder pain,back pain,knee pain,Sciatica pain, Fibromyalgia, ED.
Dr. Kuang Yang has extensive training in internal medicine, specializing in infertility and IVF /IUI treatments,Hormone balance, PMS,PCOS, weight loss,IBS,allergy,stress,skin disease,Face lift, and pain management especially in acute and chronic musculoskeletal dysfunctions and neurological disorders such as vertigo,Headache,Migraine,Arthritis, stroke,numbness,Bell's palsy,Multiple Sclerosis,Shoulder pain,back pain,knee pain,Sciatica pain, Fibromyalgia, ED.
Guru Dev Kaur Khalsa L.Ac.
Acupuncturist, LAc
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
With over 5 decades of experience in various forms of holistic healing Gurudev has a vast reservoir of knowledge from which to draw on to help her patients empower themselves. Trained both in analytical and intuitive comprehension she uses practical methodologies, as well as western medical analysis, in both examination and treatment. Internal medical, emotional and structural issues are all addressed and treated in order to re-balance and restore a a patients whole system in a holistic and natural manner. Acupuncture can also used with much success for releasing past trauma.
With over 5 decades of experience in various forms of holistic healing Gurudev has a vast reservoir of knowledge from which to draw on to help her patients empower themselves. Trained both in analytical and intuitive comprehension she uses practical methodologies, as well as western medical analysis, in both examination and treatment. Internal medical, emotional and structural issues are all addressed and treated in order to re-balance and restore a a patients whole system in a holistic and natural manner. Acupuncture can also used with much success for releasing past trauma.
Acupuncture in Santa Monica - is it right for me?
Acupuncture is based on the concepts of oriental medicine or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is one of the oldest healing practices in the world. Santa Monica acupuncturists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat the many conditions, aches and pains that respond to acupuncture.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Credentials for Santa Monica licensed acupuncturists?
A licensed acupuncturist in Santa Monica needs a minimum of two years college education and must complete three years of professional training and pass the State's approved licensing examination. The three year program includes both theory and hands-on clinical practice. Most States' professional training programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).