Mark Herro,L.Ac

Dao Wellness & Acupuncture Center is Almaden’s premiere provider of alternative health solutions. We tailor each treatment to address your current ...

Adam completed his undergraduate degree in Physics in 1997 and soon after initiated his journey into medicine by traveling to India to volunteer with the poo...

Therese has demonstrated her dedication to the practice of Chinese medicine through extensive graduate education and training. Some of her academic and profe...

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...

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...

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

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...

Licenced Acupuncturist, 2014 Certified Massage Therapist via California Massage Therapy Council, 2015 Asian Massage and Healing Arts Program, extension progr...

Dr. Zhou is a licensed and certified acupuncturist and founder of Yi Xin Acupuncture in California. She has over a decade of medical practice in Acupuncture ...

Michelle Turley L.Ac graduated from Five Branches University with her Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Five Branches University derives its na...

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...

Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Branches University Post-graduate and Continued Advanced Clinical Training, Classical Five Element Acupuncture ...

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

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

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...

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

Mary Beth Hassett graduated from the Masters Degree program at Five Branches Institute in 1997. She has a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is nati...

I am a Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, located in Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. I have over twenty-five years ...

Jennifer Minor, Founder, Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Herbalist, and Certified CranioSacral Therapist

After five years of Chinese Medical school, years of post-graduate study to specialize in Women’s Health and chronic disease, treating patients in private pr...

Dr. Bolz is licensed by the California Acupuncture Board in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She graduated from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in...

Debbie McMenemy is a licensed acupuncturist in California, and is a nationally certified Diplomate in Acupuncture. She holds a 4-year master’s degree from Fi...

My schooling was completed at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. I earned a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I also have a BS in Nut...

Dr. Nancy Lowe began her career in holistic health over 30 years ago with an interest in natural foods and nutrition. She became a certified massage therapis...

Paul Lee (L.Ac.) is a second-generation acupuncturist and Central Coast native. He graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental science and Geography f...

Ashley holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine with a focus in women’s health. During her study at Five Branches University, she followed h...

I graduated from Five Branches University at San Jose with a Master of Science. I also hold a Masters in Social Psychology from Bar- Ilan University, and a B...

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...

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...

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

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...

Erik Smith holds a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Five Branches University and a masters degree in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr ...

President & CEO, Co-founder of Five Branches University

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 ...

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

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

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...

Christine Klein earned a doctoral degree from Five Branches University, where she completed her post-graduate studies in acupuncture and oriental medicine. S...

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...

Hiromi is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist as well as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine of National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Orie...