Acupuncturists in California
Oliver C Chu
Acupuncturist, OMD, LAc
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94112
Oliver's journey into healing arts began in 1982. As a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese medicine who specializes in Traumatology (Ditda-Shangke), he received extensive apprenticeship training in the States, Hong Kong, and Beijing under several reputable first-generation physicians, esoteric healers of Eastern medicine, and venerable masters of traditional martial arts since childhood.
Oliver also served as a clinical intern and mentored at various facilities including American Institute of Acupuncture Orthopedics & Traumatology, California Pacific Medical Center, and Yueyang Hospital of Integrative Medicine in Shanghai, China.
Oliver's journey into healing arts began in 1982. As a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese medicine who specializes in Traumatology (Ditda-Shangke), he received extensive apprenticeship training in the States, Hong Kong, and Beijing under several reputable first-generation physicians, esoteric healers of Eastern medicine, and venerable masters of traditional martial arts since childhood.
Oliver also served as a clinical intern and mentored at various facilities including American Institute of Acupuncture Orthopedics & Traumatology, California Pacific Medical Center, and Yueyang Hospital of Integrative Medicine in Shanghai, China.
Dao Acupuncture & Wellness
Acupuncturist, LAc , FABORM, MAOM
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
Monica Kim is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Owner of Dao Acupuncture & Wellness. She is a specialist in reproductive wellness (Fertility, Pre and Post-natal Care), stress reduction, and pain management. She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of California, San Diego with a concentration in Spanish Literature and General Biology. Monica believes that many of the diseases that one encounters are a result of mental and emotional trauma. By bringing the body and mind to a state of balance, then one begins to heal without the use of prescription medication or invasive methods.
Monica Kim is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Owner of Dao Acupuncture & Wellness. She is a specialist in reproductive wellness (Fertility, Pre and Post-natal Care), stress reduction, and pain management. She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of California, San Diego with a concentration in Spanish Literature and General Biology. Monica believes that many of the diseases that one encounters are a result of mental and emotional trauma. By bringing the body and mind to a state of balance, then one begins to heal without the use of prescription medication or invasive methods.
Escondido Acupuncture Center
Acupuncturist, RN, MSTOM, LAc
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
A registered nurse for more than 20 years, Donna found that while mainstream medical care was very effective for treating acute problems and life threatening conditions, it was often less successful with chronic problems, and pain. She began exploring alternative medicine and studied acupuncture at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego.
A registered nurse for more than 20 years, Donna found that while mainstream medical care was very effective for treating acute problems and life threatening conditions, it was often less successful with chronic problems, and pain. She began exploring alternative medicine and studied acupuncture at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego.
Yun Woo Kim
Acupuncturist, DATM, LAc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316
My main goal for patients is to kill the pain right away. I want to be the Number One Pain Killer in Encino. Please, text me first for your appointment (213-554-9428).
My main goal for patients is to kill the pain right away. I want to be the Number One Pain Killer in Encino. Please, text me first for your appointment (213-554-9428).
Acupuncture Global Systems
Acupuncturist, LAc, NCCAOM
Verified Verified
Upland, CA 91786
Acupuncture and natural herbs medicine here in Acupuncture Global Systems." Our office has two acupuncture doctors(Male and Female). Dr. young Shin has over 19 years and Dr. chris Park has over 12 years of experience in traditional korean and asian medicine. Hole family are acupuncture and natural herb medicine doctors in Korea. We have a special program of Computer Diagnostic Program and Applied Kinesiology. We can also Ultra sound scans be a licensed for Musculoskeletal.
Acupuncture and natural herbs medicine here in Acupuncture Global Systems." Our office has two acupuncture doctors(Male and Female). Dr. young Shin has over 19 years and Dr. chris Park has over 12 years of experience in traditional korean and asian medicine. Hole family are acupuncture and natural herb medicine doctors in Korea. We have a special program of Computer Diagnostic Program and Applied Kinesiology. We can also Ultra sound scans be a licensed for Musculoskeletal.
Wendy Stedeford
Acupuncturist, DACM, EAMP, LAc, CCHT
Verified Verified
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Your health is my passion. I believe strongly in the power of Traditional Asian Medicine and have spent the last 17 years pursuing knowledge and experience of this incredible medicine. Whatever your health pursuits are, This medicine has answers for you. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you.
Your health is my passion. I believe strongly in the power of Traditional Asian Medicine and have spent the last 17 years pursuing knowledge and experience of this incredible medicine. Whatever your health pursuits are, This medicine has answers for you. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you.
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.
Sung C Cho
Acupuncturist, PhD, LAc, DiplAc
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90247
I believe that we have the greatest doctor in ourselves. It is a great gift from God but we forget it. Every kinds of medicine including acupuncture are just a helper to assist the inner doctor. I think that I am responsible for awakening the inner doctor using the oriental medicine to maximize the improvement.
For the result, I would like not only to give patients treatment but also to take a load off their mind as a lifetime companion. I like to helping people and making the world a better place.
I believe that we have the greatest doctor in ourselves. It is a great gift from God but we forget it. Every kinds of medicine including acupuncture are just a helper to assist the inner doctor. I think that I am responsible for awakening the inner doctor using the oriental medicine to maximize the improvement.
For the result, I would like not only to give patients treatment but also to take a load off their mind as a lifetime companion. I like to helping people and making the world a better place.
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.
Huifang Zhao
Acupuncturist, PhD, LAc
Not Verified Not Verified
Irvine, CA 92618
Need an acupuncturist? Choose the best. We are very experienced acupuncture experts with Ph.D.s with 11-13 years of extensive training with world top acupuncturists in China, 37 years of experience in Oriental & Western Medicines (including 10 years of hospital practice experience), and are professors of acupuncture universities in China, USA and Canada. We also have published numerous acupuncture books and journal articles. Check out our website for details.
Need an acupuncturist? Choose the best. We are very experienced acupuncture experts with Ph.D.s with 11-13 years of extensive training with world top acupuncturists in China, 37 years of experience in Oriental & Western Medicines (including 10 years of hospital practice experience), and are professors of acupuncture universities in China, USA and Canada. We also have published numerous acupuncture books and journal articles. Check out our website for details.
Emiko Okabe
Acupuncturist, LAc, DiplOM
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
Before opening my own practice in Folsom, I worked at a busy acupuncture clinic for 4 years where we saw average 55 patients per day. It was precious experience for me as I was able to see and treat various medical conditions from the age of one-month-old babies to over 100-years-old elders.
In Japan, acupuncture has been used extensively to treat childhood ailments. For youger childrens, I use special pediatric tools that developed about 300 years ago in Japan. Childrens, actually, respond better and faster than adults due to their sensitivity.
Before opening my own practice in Folsom, I worked at a busy acupuncture clinic for 4 years where we saw average 55 patients per day. It was precious experience for me as I was able to see and treat various medical conditions from the age of one-month-old babies to over 100-years-old elders.
In Japan, acupuncture has been used extensively to treat childhood ailments. For youger childrens, I use special pediatric tools that developed about 300 years ago in Japan. Childrens, actually, respond better and faster than adults due to their sensitivity.
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Acupuncturist, LAc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alhambra, CA 91801
I grew up in Taiwan and am the 3rd generation of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) in my family. I received my master degree in Science of Rehabilitation of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine which is the top five rating TCM university in China.
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Hatice Poroy
Acupuncturist, LAc
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I am a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner who is also trained as a medical doctor. I specialized in Pediatrics as a Western physcian. In my Chinese medicine practice, I treat patients with all ages.
Pain management,cancer support, pediatrics, women's health, allergies, asthma, migraines, emotional and mental well being are some, but not all of the areas I like to work at.
I like to spend time with my patients to get to know them better, and to make sure that they feel listened and cared in the best possible way.
I am a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner who is also trained as a medical doctor. I specialized in Pediatrics as a Western physcian. In my Chinese medicine practice, I treat patients with all ages.
Pain management,cancer support, pediatrics, women's health, allergies, asthma, migraines, emotional and mental well being are some, but not all of the areas I like to work at.
I like to spend time with my patients to get to know them better, and to make sure that they feel listened and cared in the best possible way.
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.
Desiree Paus Sterling
Acupuncturist, LAc, DiplOM, MS, AS, HHP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
Desiree Sterling received her Master's of Science from Pacific College of Oriental medicine (PCOM) in San Diego in 2005. She graduated from the Norwegian College of Acupuncture in 2002 and has also had formal training in Physical Therapy from Oslo, Norway. She has treated collegiate athletes at the RIMAC sports facility at UCSD in San Diego. Some of her training includes functional endocrinology, functional blood chemistry, and neuro-endocrine-immune problems.
She provides treatments for endocrine and hormonal disorders related to infertility, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, decreased immunity, hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, diabetes, thyroid and adrenal issues as well as cardiovascular conditions.
Desiree Sterling received her Master's of Science from Pacific College of Oriental medicine (PCOM) in San Diego in 2005. She graduated from the Norwegian College of Acupuncture in 2002 and has also had formal training in Physical Therapy from Oslo, Norway. She has treated collegiate athletes at the RIMAC sports facility at UCSD in San Diego. Some of her training includes functional endocrinology, functional blood chemistry, and neuro-endocrine-immune problems.
She provides treatments for endocrine and hormonal disorders related to infertility, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, decreased immunity, hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, diabetes, thyroid and adrenal issues as well as cardiovascular conditions.
Farahnaz Akhavan
Acupuncturist, LAc
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
Farahnaz Akhavan has worked in the alternative medicine and health care field for over 20 years. She worked in the field of OB/GYN and women's health for several years before becoming an alternative medicine practitioner. She also worked with the united nations as health care professional for two years. She has helped chronically ill patients for numerous years through pain management and nutritional / herbal consultation. She has post graduate training in pain management, migraine headache, and arthritis pain. She accepts attorney's lien for auto and work injuries.
Farahnaz Akhavan has worked in the alternative medicine and health care field for over 20 years. She worked in the field of OB/GYN and women's health for several years before becoming an alternative medicine practitioner. She also worked with the united nations as health care professional for two years. She has helped chronically ill patients for numerous years through pain management and nutritional / herbal consultation. She has post graduate training in pain management, migraine headache, and arthritis pain. She accepts attorney's lien for auto and work injuries.
Lina Lui
Acupuncturist, LAc
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92831
Lina Lui, L.Ac. & O.M.D. Specialist in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs and Fu's Subcutaneous Needling. She studied Chinese medicine before her family came to U. S. She received her Master Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in Los Angeles on July 2000. Please go to the website ( www.llacupunctureherbs.com )'s testimonials to read some patients' reviews.
Lina Lui, L.Ac. & O.M.D. Specialist in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs and Fu's Subcutaneous Needling. She studied Chinese medicine before her family came to U. S. She received her Master Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in Los Angeles on July 2000. Please go to the website ( www.llacupunctureherbs.com )'s testimonials to read some patients' reviews.
Newport Wellness Group
Acupuncturist, LAc, OMD
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dr. Mehvar is a licensed Acupuncturist, with a doctorate degree in Oriental Medicine. With an integrative medicine practice that helps transforms patients’ lives using innovative Approaches and alternative interventions, Dr. Shohre Mehvar, OMD, LAc started Newport Wellness Group before the word “wellness” was trending. With a holistic approach to wellness, Dr. Mehvar offers a comprehensive weight loss program. Dr. Mehvar specializes in the management of pain, specifically due to sport injuries, post- Operative pain, IBS, back pain, fibromyalgia, and more. The practice also treats stress, mental and emotional issues.
Dr. Mehvar is a licensed Acupuncturist, with a doctorate degree in Oriental Medicine. With an integrative medicine practice that helps transforms patients’ lives using innovative Approaches and alternative interventions, Dr. Shohre Mehvar, OMD, LAc started Newport Wellness Group before the word “wellness” was trending. With a holistic approach to wellness, Dr. Mehvar offers a comprehensive weight loss program. Dr. Mehvar specializes in the management of pain, specifically due to sport injuries, post- Operative pain, IBS, back pain, fibromyalgia, and more. The practice also treats stress, mental and emotional issues.
Daniel Kiyama
Acupuncturist, LAc, CKTP
Verified Verified
Los Osos, CA 93402
Health shouldn't be complicated. With so much information available, both good and bad, from friends, family, media and online, it's confusing. We'll sit down and address your health concerns, sort through the questions, see what's working and not working for you, and come up with a plan for your needs.
Health shouldn't be complicated. With so much information available, both good and bad, from friends, family, media and online, it's confusing. We'll sit down and address your health concerns, sort through the questions, see what's working and not working for you, and come up with a plan for your needs.
Jenna K. Vitale
Acupuncturist, DiplOM, LAc
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Jenna Vitale Dipl.O.M. is a Board certified practitioner of Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. With an innate ability to empower others, she offers simple yet effective solutions for her patients to create better health and peace in their lives. Jenna is skilled in the Balance Method, a Classical Chinese acupuncture style that produces fast pain relief and all-around efficient results. She is adept in prescribing herbal and supplementary medicine. Jenna believes natural healthcare should be available to all people, therefore she offers sliding scale prices for those who need it.
Jenna Vitale Dipl.O.M. is a Board certified practitioner of Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. With an innate ability to empower others, she offers simple yet effective solutions for her patients to create better health and peace in their lives. Jenna is skilled in the Balance Method, a Classical Chinese acupuncture style that produces fast pain relief and all-around efficient results. She is adept in prescribing herbal and supplementary medicine. Jenna believes natural healthcare should be available to all people, therefore she offers sliding scale prices for those who need it.
Acupuncture in California - 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. California 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 California licensed acupuncturists?
A licensed acupuncturist in California 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).