Pain Management

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...

Stephanie graduated from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA and received her Doctor of Acupuncture degree from Yo San University in Los Angeles study...

Following a 2 year study of western herbs with well know botanist and herbalist Christopher Hobbs Ph.D., Doc enrolled as one of the first students at Five Br...

Dr. Ligong Ho is a CA Certified Acupuncturist, trained by world-wide famous Chinese Medicine Doctors – Dr. Ni Hai Sha who is very famous in Jing-Fang (Classi...

Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology from University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from San Jose S...

Angie Love, LAc holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) from Five Branches University. She’s a California state board Licensed A...

Jenny Johnston, L.Ac. Dipl.O.M, FABORM, is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist, Nationally Certified Diplomat in Oriental Medicine, and Fellow of the A...

Adam White, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., M.T.C.M. received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University and his Master’s degree in Traditional Chine...

Dr. Heidi Fu, RN, LAc., DAOM, Specializes in: For your Health: Pain and Infertility Treatment For your Beauty: Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture For your Well...

I graduated from the Master’s Degree program at the Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1993 and passed both the California Stat...

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology University of California at Santa Cruz, (UCSC), 1992 – 1998 Clinical Massage Therapist The SOMA Institute – The Natio...

Charmian Traynor is a licensed acupuncturist and licensed massage therapist in the state of California. She currently operates a private practice in Santa Cr...

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...

Yuval is a Pain Relief Specialist, and works with people of all walks of life, from athletes to office workers, who are experiencing dysfunction and pain in ...

Licensed by the State of California to practice Chinese medicine. Earned a four-year Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches in Sa...

Ron Hough is a native Michigander, who attended Alma College for his first Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with a follow up year at Michigan State Univer...

EY was born in a Traditional Chinese Medicine family in South Korea. However, EY majored Business from Seoul National University, worked for Samsung Electron...

Andrea is licensed to practice acupuncture both nationally, and in the state of California where she is recognized as a Primary Care Provider. While studying...

John, along with his personal friends Ron Zaidman and Charles Belyea, was involved in the creation of Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA. He was in t...

Robert has been involved in Complementary Medicine since 1992 and is also a college instructor, teaching Chinese Medicine, Clinical Studies, Anatomy & Ph...

He received Process Acupressure sessions for several years, which lead to a Process Acupressure class in 2000. This opened the door to classes in Acupressure...

Yoko Fujimaki was born and raised in Japan, but has called the US home for 25 years. Her enthusiasm for healing began with reiki and chakra manipulation, evo...

She moved to Austin in 1991 after I earned a degree in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Cruz. I then spent another three and half years ...

Autoimmune diseases, pain, gynecology, liver diseases. Jasmine Berke is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. She received her Doctorate in Acupun...

Stacy Smith holds a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Five Branches University. She is licensed to practice acupuncture and herbal me...

After graduating with honors from Stanford University, I went on to earn my Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in 2002.  F...

Sally graduated from Five Branches, a traditional Chinese medicine school in Santa Cruz, California. She also loves the Japanese acupuncture tradition and ha...

Megan Dauphin is a California board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, with specialty certifications in infertility, sport’s medicine, and orthopedics.  ...

Mr. Anthony Von der Muhll is the only Licensed Acupuncturist in Santa Cruz, CA who is a credentialed Fellow of the American Academy of Pain Management. His t...

Dr. Heather Bird is a California and nationally licensed acupuncturist. Her specialty is pain management and increasing emotional well being. She earned her ...

May 1987: Graduated from Five Branches Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA (1720-hour program) -March 1988: Licensed after passing the California...

Camille Vardy, L.Ac., DNBAO received her Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute (now known as Five Branches University) in Santa...

My name is Kaz Wegmuller. I am an acupuncturist and herbalist. The methods I use – herbal medicine, scraping, cupping, stone ball, moxa, non-penetratin...

Cara Ortiz is a California board certified acupuncturist and herbalist. She received her Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches Univ...

Ann’s educational background includes: • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Southern Oregon University • Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM), Fi...

Licensed in California in 1987, Lynne graduated from the Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, California. Lynne has studied and presented internationally, ...

David Kitts studied Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the Five Branches Institute of Oriental Medicine in Santa Cruz. He has developed his own system of a...

Jason Moore, L.Ac. is the Director of Acupuncture at Coast Family Acupuncture Fort Bragg, CA. He is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), and a ...

A skilled physician, she is one of the very few practitioners with the highest accredited degree available in her field, a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Orien...

ACTCM (San Francisco) Masters graduate NCCAOM Licensed ICEAM Certified Five Branches Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM)  

Grew up in China, and came from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) family background. At age 17 she was admitted to the Chinese Air Force Medical School and ...

Sharon McIlwaine is a fully licensed acupuncturist with 20+ years of experience. She has practiced in New York, California, Vermont & Massachusetts and t...

Matt Van Dyke, EAMP was born and raised in Western Washington, however, his study of acupuncture took him to Five Branches University of Traditional Chinese ...

Marianne’s area of specialization is Orthopedics and Sports Injuries. She completed extra course work including focused clinical training to receive th...

L.Ac. — Licensed Acupuncturist, State of California, 2000. MTCM — Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Masters Degree.Five Branches Institute ...

Pain Management for Acute and Chronic Conditions , Musculo-skeletal, Digestion, Sleep, Immunity Muscle and Joint pain Work/Sports related injuries Post-ope...

As a primary care provider, Serina is dedicated to providing excellence in healthcare and supporting her patients on their path to radiant health and well-be...

Laura is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She is board certified by the National Certification for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She ear...

Justin Bovert L.Ac received a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California with a special emphasis...

I attended the Northwest School of Botanical Studies where I completed a “Professional (Western) Herbalist Training.”In the years following I attended Five B...