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

I am an acupuncturist, herbalist and intuitive energy healer. I spent four years studying Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University in Santa C...

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

Stephen, owner of Pacific Healing Arts, received his degree in Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in 2003. His education included extensive train...

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...

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...

Spring Smith is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist with a passion for healing. She received her Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine ...

I received degrees in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine both from Bastyr University, in Kenmore, Washington, and from Five Branches University, in Santa Cruz...

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...

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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 ...

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...

I received a Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, California, which was a four year comprehensive program in b...

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...

As a graduate from ACTCM in San Francisco with a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nobue was trained in diverse clinical settings and unusu...

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

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

Adriane Dourte was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She attended Central High School. She received a Bachelors of Science from Temple University. She spe...

Evi  Tigan has worked in the health care profession in different capacities all of her working life. At 35, she followed her calling to study Traditional Chi...

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...

I hold a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University and I’m a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of California.

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

Her studies took her across the country to Bridgeport, Connecticut where she earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and two Masters; one in Human Nutr...

Amy Dickinson, L.Ac., grew up in Boulder. Following her graduation from The University of Colorado, she taught English in Japan and traveled extensively in A...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

Education: Five Branches Institute College of Traditional Chinese Medicine   2006 – 2008 Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Tao’s Chinese Medicine is a California based Nonprofit 501(c)3 whose goal is to provide Chinese Medical service at affordable rates to the general publ...

Dr. Richard Esquivel is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, performing functional medicine and acupuncture in Milpitas, California (CA). He believes that natural,...

David is the founder of the Earth Medicine Institute and practitioner and teacher of all five branches of traditional Chinese medicine: Acupuncture Herbal m...

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...

Brett Anne VanCott is a licensed Acupuncturist who has practiced in Maine for the past 10 years. In 1997, she earned a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese...

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...

Tatyanna is a licensed acupuncturist in the  State of California. She holds a BA in Feminist Studies and a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She atten...

A graduate of Five Branches Institute of Chinese Medicine (MTCM) in Santa Cruz, Amy completed post-graduate training in China at the Zhejiang College of Trad...

Joanne Gramo, L.Ac has been practicing Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in Santa Cruz since 1994. Her comfortable office is currently located in Santa Cruz, C...

My name is Lucinda Kotter and I am a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc). I hold a Masters Degree in TCM from Five Branches Institute (now Five Branches University)...

I obtained my massage license after taking the part-time program at Maui School of Therapeutic Massage in 2007.  I moved to Santa Cruz, CA in 2010 and starte...

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...

Tyler Lapkin is a California Board licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. He is a graduate of Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA where he spent 4 year...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...