Education
Studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University (Hangzhou, China)
Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Five Branches University (Santa Cruz, California)
Bachelors of Science; Psychology – Capella University (Minneapolis, MN)
About My Practice
Her duties as a practitioner of medicine include evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients using the science and tools of Chinese medicine. Treatments may include the following modalities: acupuncture, moxabustion, Chinese medicinal phytotherapy, Tuina therapy, Guasha therapy, Cupping therapy, Qigong prescriptions, diet and nutrition consultations.
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885 N. San Antonio Rd. Suite M Los Altos CA 94022 USA
Kim completed her masters degree at Five Branches University of Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA in 2002.She established White Peony Acupuncture in Los Alt...
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200 7th Ave. Santa Cruz CA 95062 USA
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...
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40 Ala Malama St Kaunakakai, Molokai HI 96748 USA
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1520 The Alameda #130 San Jose, CA 95126
Dr. Judith Tognetti, L.Ac., is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist and Nationally Certified Acupuncturist. She received her Masters of Sc...
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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...
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200 7th Ave, Ste 135, Santa Cruz, 95062
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, tuina, shonishin, diet and lifestyle therapy from a traditional Asian perspective. I specialize in family me...
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Standing Now Acupuncture & Ayurveda 4245 Capitola Rd Ste. 103, Capitola, CA
831-588-8169831-588-8169
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45 San Clemente Ste D-130 Corte Madera, CA 94925
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...
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39819 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont, CA 94538
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...
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Womens Health Acupuncture Herbs & Nutrition Life Coaching Medical Qigong Mental, Emotional Health Pain Management Pediatrics
320 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Dr. Sally, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, blends both Traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine in her healing practice. She is Certified in Tr...
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Homan received his Master degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University. Studying with different TCM experts since 2011, he built up a...
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732 Front Street, Suite 207 Louisville, CO 80027
MTCM (Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine) from Five Branches Insitute, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Santa Cruz, California, 1996. Bachelor of...
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1701 K St NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20006
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...
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1701 County Road, Suite N Minden, NV 89423
Stephanie Pavlik was born and raised in Carson City, Nevada. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Nevada, Reno before studying Traditio...
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2525 Wallingwood Drive, Austin, TX 78746
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology University of California at Santa Cruz, (UCSC), 1992 – 1998 Clinical Massage Therapist The SOMA Institute – The Natio...
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851 Fremont Avenue, Ste 114, Los Altos, CA, United States
Carissa has a Master degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and has been practicing and learning from her masters for many years. She grew up in a sma...
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Mr. Frank earned a doctorate of medical Qigong from the International Institute of Medical Qigong in Monterey, California and through this program, earned ce...
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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...
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930 Mission St. Suite #2 Santa Cruz CA 95060 USA
Backgroand: California Board Licensed Acupuncturist Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine Certified Orthopedic...
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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...
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700 Cass street #116 Monterey, CA 93940
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5150 Graves Ave suite 11H San Jose, CA 95129
She received the national certificate of Oriental Medicine, earned her Doctoral degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Five Branches University, a...
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3576 Laurel Avenue, Oakland, CA, USA
The purpose of Oakland Acupuncture Project is to make Chinese Medicine accessible by providing affordable community-centered health care. All acupuncture tre...
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6105 Snell Ave. Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95123
EY was born in a Traditional Chinese Medicine family in South Korea. However, EY majored Business from Seoul National University, worked for Samsung Electron...
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Education: Master’s of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM), Five Branches University, San Jose, CA Bachelor’s of Arts (BA), Family and Consumer Science, Kobe...
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Dov earned his master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Five Branches University, in Santa Cruz, CA and additionally has studied in China at ...
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740 Front St., Suite 250 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
George Samuel, L.Ac. Has been blessed to study and practice with numerous masters of Asian healing arts. He has studied gynecology with Sharon Feng, sports m...
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230 California Street Ste. 308 San Francisco, CA 94111
Joshuah Ciafardone is a trained intuitive, Chinese Medical Practitioner, Certified Spirit Coach®, and Sridaiva Instructor. He is a graduate of Five Branches ...
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10390 Coloma Road, Suite 3 Rancho Cordova CA 95670 USA
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...
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1101 South Winchester Boulevard L-241, San Jose, CA, United States
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779 Cayuga St. Suite #4 Lewiston, NY 14092
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...
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550 Water Street, Building K, Unit 2 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Glenn is a faculty member at ACTCM in San Francisco and Five Branches University in San Jose where he teaches pain management, orthopedic acupuncture and spo...
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845 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
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...
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3 Corporate Park #168, Irvine, CA 92606
Education: Five Branches Institute College of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006 – 2008 Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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22 Merrick Lane Northampton, MA 01060
Kathryn Cadwgan is a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Nationally Certified in Oriental Medicine and a Certified Massage Therapist. She obtained her Mast...
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Three Lotus Dragon Acupuncture Wellness Center 215 N. San Mateo Dr. Ste 3 San Mateo, CA. 94401
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...
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12704 Highway 9 P.O. Box 201 Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Julie Broder graduated from Five Branches Institute with a Masters in Chinese Medicine in 1999. She studied Western Herbology with Christopher Hobbs in 1988...
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15251 National Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, United States
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879 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
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Christine Klein earned a doctoral degree from Five Branches University, where she completed her post-graduate studies in acupuncture and oriental medicine. S...
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999 West Hamilton Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA
Jeffrey J. Kelly began his study of Qigong in China in 1987. He holds a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University where h...
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6055 Meridian Ave, Suite 30 San Jose, CA 95120
Bryan Reisinger, 42, is a California State Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Massage Therapist with over 10 years of experience providing whole body...
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4986 Cherry Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA
Acup Health Center offer traditional oritental Medicine treatments by means of Acupuncture, Acupressure, Tuina, Herb and Nutrition. Acupuncture has been use...
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I received my Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz in 2006. Throughout the last ten years, I have had the ...
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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...
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667 Lighthouse Ave, Suite #201 Pacific Grove CA 93950 USA
Education: Washington University, BA in Fine Arts and Women’s Studies, 1987 Feldenkrais Resources Professional Training Program, 1997 Five Branches Universit...
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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...
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240 Oak Meadow Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032
I have completed my Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree with a focus in Cosmetic Acupuncture, specifically Cellulite Reduction Therapy.
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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...
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829 De La Vina Suite 310 Santa Barbara Ca 93101
Graduating at the top of his class from 5 Branches University in Santa Cruz, Ca, Jonathan earned a speciality in sports medicine and pain management. He furt...
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239 Laurel St. Suite 102 San Diego CA 92101 USA
Jim Chialtas is a San Diego native, graduating from Serra High School in 1993. He went on to attend the University of California at Santa Cruz to achieve his...
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621 E Campbell Ave #12, Campbell, CA 95008
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...
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3535 Ross Avenue, Suite 101, San Jose, Ca. 95124
Charmian Traynor. LAc, CMT earned her masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine with a specialization in Five Element acupuncture at Five Branches Unive...