Sharon Adena, L.Ac. CMT

NARRYE CALDWELL is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial artist, feng shui consultant, Chinese astrologer, and shamanic practitioner. She has bee...

Dr. Jacquelyn van Deusen-Byrd, L.Ac., DAOM, is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and California licensed acupuncturist. Hablo Español. Dr. Jacquelyn also holds a...

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...

Elizabeth Elzey graduated with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California, one of the oldest a...

Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, CA (2008-2012) Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine; Certification in Tuina Clinical Internships and Externships tre...

Veronica Avery, Licensed Acupuncturist / Herbalist, provides family acupuncture for Northern San Luis Obispo County and Southern Monterey County residents wi...

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

Graduate Education: Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine Five Branches University Santa Cruz, California Licensure & Certification: Licensed Acupunctu...

She learned from Traditional Chinese Practitioners and western Medical Doctors in the Masters and Doctoral programs at Five Branches University, specializing...

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...

Dr. Alison Hunter is a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc), a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (OMD), and a certified Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproducti...

Eleonor Mendelson received her Master’s Degree in TCM from Five Branches University and then continued her studies to earn her doctorate degree, with an emph...

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

Heerei Park received both a Master’s and Doctorate from Five Branches University. She graduated from Seoul National University College of Nursing, Kore...

In 1987, Charlie Savoca L.Ac. graduated from the Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  He received his license to practice Acupunct...

Beth Dorsey is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in the State of California as well as a National Diplomat of Oriental Medicine. She specializes in fert...

He graduated with a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, CA in 2002 and specializes in difficult to treat case...

In 2003, I received a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California, and became licensed by the Sta...

President & CEO, Co-founder of Five Branches University

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

Maureen earned her Master’s Degree at Five Branches University,  California Graduate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in Santa Cruz, Ca. and beg...

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...

Education: Washington University, BA in Fine Arts and Women’s Studies, 1987 Feldenkrais Resources Professional Training Program, 1997 Five Branches Universit...

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...

He get a Master’s of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University, a four year program in Santa Cruz, CA. He studied all five branches of Chinese...

Massage certification Monterey Institute of Touch, Monterey CA. 1983 Touch For Health Levels 1, 2 and 3 1984 Structural Rebalancing Training, Rajneeshpuram, ...

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...

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

I earned a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute in 1998 and have been in private practice since then on the Monterey ...

Acupuncturist and Herbalist – offices in Santa Cruz and San Jose Santa Cruz – within the offices of Santa Cruz Spine and Sport Chiropractic, 545 ...

Sandra is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and primary care practitioner in the state of California. She is also nationally certified as a Diplomat of Ori...

YunJoo “JuJu” Kim is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and a primary care provider in the state of California. Her love of Asian medicine and ...

Lishanna’s health education started when she earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Holistic Health from Fairhaven College in Bellingham, Washington. She then moved ...

She is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, holistic health coach, and yoga teacher. After years of training with other like-minded experts, She has learned ...

A healthcare provider since 1994 and over 10,000 treatment visits, Summer is a seasoned practitioner, ready to help you with YOUR healthcare concern! Visit m...

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 ...

Einav is a member of The Birth Point of Santa Cruz, which is a group of licensed acupuncturists that specialize in healthy pregnancies and are on call for in...

Licensed Acupuncturist Kimberly Ertl is a graduate of Five Branches University of Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz. Kimberly teaches one day a week at Five Bra...

Patricia Soza is a licensed acupuncturist, certified holistic health practitioner and certified nutrition consultant. She graduated from the prestigious Five...

Cindy Laprocina, MTCM, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac. helps people experience greater health and vitality through a variety of methods, both ancient and modern.  Clients ...

Kristie Nakasato, L.Ac is a California Board Licensed and a Nationally Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist. She holds a 4-year master’s degree in Tra...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

Having practiced qigong since 2007, Spencer studied medical qigong at Five Branches University and completed a qigong teacher training with Teja Bell. A stud...

Nikol Angel Clark is an Oregon State licensed, and national board Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist serving patients throughout the Columbia River Gorge....

Stephanie DiPietro completed her Oriental Medical Training at Five Branches Institute, a four year college of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Stephanie holds m...

Jenny is a California State and National Board Licensed Acupuncturist. Jenny is proudly a fellow of an elite group of fertility experts worldwide ABORM (Acup...

Courtney Jonson is a functional medicine practitioner, primary care provider and licensed acupuncturist in the state of California. Her clinical interests ha...

I studied Biology at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz and received my Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute in 2001. I feel honor...

Nadia has had a lifelong love of science, earning her BS in Biology at UC Santa Cruz. While she enjoyed labwork, her true calling was in preventative health ...

Dr. Sally, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, blends both Traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine in her healing practice. She is Certified in Tr...

Nina Price is a licensed acupuncturist and success coach for midlife women.She who helps women over 40 “push the reset button” on their health and the rest o...

Carmen is a licensed acupuncturist with the state of California, as well as nationally certified in acupuncture. She has a Master’s degree in Traditional Chi...

I graduated from Five Branches University in 2002, and enjoyed a private acupuncture practice in Santa Cruz, California for several years before moving to Co...

Mental and Emotional Health

Homan received his Master degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University. Studying with different TCM experts since 2011, he built up a...

Elaine is a Licensed Acupuncturist in both Connecticut and California. She is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental...

Doctor LeTa, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and national wellness expert, helps individuals achieve and maintain their healthcare goals effici...

In addition to her work as an acupuncturist & herbalist, Keiko is an initiated marakame. Treatments involve discussion of the situation, concern or ailme...

Lanelle trained with Khosrow Khalighi and Shirley Nichols, two master apprentices of the late Professor J.R. Worsley, a man who is known world-wide as a mast...

Melody Short is a second-generation practitioner of general Chinese family medicine with a particular love for her specialties of Pediatrics and Sports Medic...

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...

Adam Atman is an Acupuncturist, Medical Herbalist, Qigong Instructor, Medical Qigong Practitioner, Adam AtmanAsian Bodywork Therapist, Acupuncture College In...

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...

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...

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

Olivia Liu is a Licensed Acupuncturist both in Hawaii and California, which currently holds the highest standards for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine licen...

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

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...

Lori Gilbert, L.Ac. is a professional Licensed Acupuncturist certified by the State of California. She has a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Med...

Destin Radder, MTCM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist in Lewiston, NY (20 miles north of Buffalo, NY). He is licensed to practice in the states o...

Degrees and Professional Certifications: Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of California by the California Acupuncture Board. Doctor of Oriental Medicine ...

Cathay Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic is one of the few oldest acupuncture clinics in Kansas City Metropolitan areas. It was established in 2001 by Dr. Cathay...

Education Studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University (Hangzhou, China) Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Five Bra...

Eleonor Mendelson received her Master’s Degree in TCM from Five Branches University and then continued her studies to earn her doctorate degree, with an emph...

Daniel graduated with a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Five Branches University, in San Jose, California. He previously received his Mas...

Susannah Lee, LAc has been working at Lokahi since October, 2017. She is also a Certified Massage Therapist and Certified in Maya Abdominal Therapy. Susannah...

Welcome to The Three Lotus Dragon Acupuncture Wellness Center Your overall health begins with good balanced health. Let us help you protect your most valuabl...

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