Herbs & Nutrition

Amy Dickinson, L.Ac., grew up in Boulder. Following her graduation from The University of Colorado, she taught English in Japan and traveled extensively in A...

In 1997 Kimberley received her BA in sociology with an emphasis in social work. She received her Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine degree 2008 from Fi...

Duane graduated in 2006 with a masters degree in TCM from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. Specialties include allergy elimination, pain m...

Kaila Cruttenden is a licensed acupuncturist by both the California Board and Nationally as a Diplomat of Chinese Medicine. She has a passion for helping peo...

Dr. McDonald has been serving the natural healthcare needs of Athens area families for nearly 20 years. He was previously in clinical practice at NEWS from 1...

A graduate of Five Branches Institute of Chinese Medicine (MTCM) in Santa Cruz, Amy completed post-graduate training in China at the Zhejiang College of Trad...

Adrianna holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is a Certified North American Tang Shou Tao (NATSTA natsta.org) Instructor. She te...

Arcadia earned a Masters degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Five Branches College and Clinic of Traditional Oriental Medicine, in Santa Cruz Califo...

Stephanie Pavlik was born and raised in Carson City, Nevada. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Nevada, Reno before studying Traditio...

Nancy Burns is a CA State Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. She is a professor at Five Branches University and has been an active member ...

Tyler Lapkin is a California Board licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. He is a graduate of Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA where he spent 4 year...

In addition to Korean Hand Acupuncture, Dr. Lobash is also an experienced herbalist, and has a special certification in Tuina after studying in Xiamen China ...

Acup Health Center offers traditional oriental Medicine treatments by means of  Acupuncture, Acupressure, Tuina Massage, Herb and Nutrition. Acupuncture has...

Benjamin is one of the Bay Area’s most respected and knowledgeable herbalists and a licensed acupuncturist. With over 20 years of experience, Benjamin ...

Monique Hulick holds a Masters Degree from Five Branches University and is a California Acupuncture Board Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc).

Do you wonder if what you are doing to get pregnant is right for YOU? Do you feel overwhelmed, sad, lonely and disconnected from family, friends, and even yo...

L. Francesca Ferrari  lived in a mountain village of Northern Italy as a young child. She returned to gain her education in California and is blessed with an...

Education : 1)Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, California.  This 4-year Master’s program included over...

Jonathan Ferris, L.Ac., MTCM, has been practicing and studying the various modalities of Chinese medicine for the past 8 years and is a Licensed Acupuncturis...

Scott attended Five Branches University in Santa Cruz Ca. He passed his state boards in 1997 and opened his practice. Licensed by the state as an acupuncturi...

Dr. Richard Esquivel is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, performing functional medicine and acupuncture in Milpitas, California (CA). He believes that natural,...

Dr. Sheng-wei Lan holds the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree. She is a practitioner specializing in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Med...

Jill Marino began her education in energy medicine, after completing her B.F.A. degree from Southern Oregon University in 1986. She studied for three years w...

Carla McClure, LAc, is a graduate of the esteemed Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California, with a Master’s of Science degree in Traditional Chines...

Kari Knapstad is a California state licensed acupuncturist, having earned a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) from the highly regarded Fi...

While licensing and a well developed educational structure supported a profession and career in the U.S., he didn’t foresee what a journey he was undertaking...

Mental and Emotional Health

Tatyanna is a licensed acupuncturist in the State of California. She holds a BA in Feminist Studies and a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She attend...

Dr. Gordon received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Five Branches University, San Jose, California in 2009. In 1993, she earned her M...

I cannot remember a time in my life when I was not interested in other languages and cultures. My curiosity in and exploration of various forms of holistic h...

Dat On is Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM). He graduated from Five Branches University and is board licensed since 2011. He loves to motiva...

As a graduate from ACTCM in San Francisco with a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nobue was trained in diverse clinical settings and unusu...

Barbara grew up in upstate New York in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Barbara recieved a Master’s Degree in Health Education and a Masters Degree i...