Acupuncture

Mental and Emotional Health

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...

Chihkang M. Chou L.Ac. graduated from Five Branches University as one of the top of the class and received his Master of Oriental Medicine.  Then He pass the...

Lee is a graduate of U.C., Berkeley, with a BA in Psychology. Lee , a “Doctor of Chinese Medicine,” is a graduate of Five Branches Institute in S...

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...

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...

B.S. Chemistry, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Branches Institute, Santa Cruz, CA. January 1994 Licens...

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

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...

A graduate of Hobart and William Smith College in Geneva, NY, Mylinh received a double major in Biochemistry and Asian Studies. While working in biotechnolog...

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...

Dr. Gigi Shames is a Doctor of Natural Health. Ms. Shames is also a licensed acupuncturist. Offices in San Rafael and Cotati, CA, specializing in treating th...

Jessica’s interest in Chinese medicine began during her year-long stay in China where she studied Chinese Language and Cultural Studies at Zhejiang uni...

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 ...

I am a California Licensed Acupuncturist, License #AC 9207. I graduated from Five Branches University with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Med...

For over 40 years, Phil Caylor has been instrumental in helping patients achieve immediate pain relief, providing support in detoxifying and toning the tissu...

Jenny has been practicing traditional Chinese medicine which includes internal medicine diagnosis, acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, electric acupuncture and he...

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

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

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...

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

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

Dr. Judith Tognetti, L.Ac., is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist and Nationally Certified Acupuncturist. She received her Masters of Sc...

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

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

Kristi is a Board Certified Diplomate of Chinese Herbology and of Acupuncture; is a licensed acupuncturist in California and in Washington (now called an Eas...

Jackie is a licensed Acupuncturist in the state of California with a Masters Degree in Chinese Medicine and Herbalism. She specializes in 5 Elemenet Acupunct...

Vladi Starkov is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and natural health practitioner in Sonoma County who comes from a lineage of women healers in Bulgaria....

Jonathan Wang is a California Licensed Acupuncturist who finished his Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University in San Jose.

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...

I graduated from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz in 2003 and received a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I started my practice in South...

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...

Robin Ray Green is a mother of two boys, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and a leading expert in the field of pediatric acupuncture. She holds a Master’...

Linda Machol, MTCM, L.Ac. is National Board (NCCAOM) certified as a Diplomat of Acupuncture and holds a Colorado State acupuncture license. Ms. Machol formal...

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...

MTCM (Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine) Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, California MBA in Quantitative Analysis from University of Cincinnati, O...

Jennifer completed her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz,  then went on to an externship at the Zhe...

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

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 ...

Jennifer received her training at highly-esteemed Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. While there, she received over 3,200 hours of rigorous ...

Wendy Ballen began studying Tai Chi Chuan with Chang I-Chung in 1981. She was a natural foods baker at Staff of Life Bakery in Santa Cruz, CA, where she met ...

The complementary nature of acupuncture, Chinese meridians and yoga steered me to graduate studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, first at American College...

Biography: Licensed Acupuncturist CA & HI. MTCM. Dipl. Acup. Doctoral Fellow Five Branches University. San Jose, CA. Private practice, Big Island Hawaii....

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...

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

Julie Broder graduated from Five Branches Institute with a Masters in Chinese Medicine in 1999. She studied Western Herbology with Christopher Hobbs in 1988...

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

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

Master of Oriental Medicine, Five Branches University, CA – 4 Year Program – Advanced Fertility/Infertility Training through/Fellow of the American Board of ...

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...

Corey A. Miller, L.Ac is a California board certified acupuncturist and herbalist. She received her Master’s of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from ...