Heidi Branlund, L.Ac.

Dr Regina Dagorret is a licensed acupuncturist and holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM). She recieved her Masters Degree in Traditio...

Olivia Peters-Lazaro is a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) in California. She attended Five Branches University in Santa Cruz where she earned a Masters degree...

Colleen graduated Five Branches in 1990, earning the first Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine bestowed there. While there she studied and ...

Adam Moes has been serving Butte County as a California State Licensed Acupuncturist since 2002. He brings many skills and gifts to his practice, and is reno...

She received a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, from Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, California. Geri is an Certified GAPS Diet Practit...

Alison is a California state licensed acupuncturist with a master’s degree in science and oriental medicine. She graduated from the Acupuncture and Integrati...

Lupine Meredith Wread is a California Licensed Acupuncturist and herbalist trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element medicine, and Japanese Acupu...

After 16 years of midwifery in Switzerland, I moved to Santa Cruz in 1995 to study Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Five Branches Institute.

Backgroand: California Board Licensed Acupuncturist Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine Certified Orthopedic...

Alison is a California state licensed acupuncturist with a master’s degree in science and oriental medicine. She graduated from the Acupuncture and Integrati...

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

I graduated from the Master’s Degree program at the Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1993 and passed both the California Stat...

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...

Laura Breeden, L.Ac. is a Virginia licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and nationally certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She graduated from ...

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...

Marcus Rhoden, L.Ac. practices as an Acupuncturist in Lakewood, CO.He graduated from The Five Branches Institute and has been practicing since 2006.

After growing up in the Midwest, I moved to Santa Cruz to study alternative medicine, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five B...

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

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 ...

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

She is a graduate of Five Branches University, including advanced studies at a hospital in Hangzhou, China. She has also trained in large clinics in the Unit...

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

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...

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...

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

I hold a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University, in Santa Cruz, Ca. I became a Utah board certified acupuncturist in 2...

Sarah Karsmarski is a Chinese Medical Practitioner, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and primary care provider in California. She is a graduate of Five Bran...

Her studies in Anthroposophy, at the Rudolf Steiner College, set her foundation for understanding self and the gifts that connect us to nature. Her non-judgm...

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

Kaila Cruttenden is a licensed acupuncturist by both the California Board and Nationally as a Diplomat of Chinese Medicine. She has a passion for helping peo...

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

David received his  4 Year Masters degree in acupuncture and herbal medicine from the Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. David has over 10 y...

Watching the Acupuncturist manipulate his father’s energies fascinated Wayne so much that he began to research acupuncture and the more he learned the more i...

Josh Schneider is the Co-founder of Cloud Gate Acupuncture and Healing Arts. Josh formally began his studies of Chinese Medicine and Chinese Internal Martial...

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

Tracy Cone, L.Ac is the owner of Santa Cruz Wellness and is a California state licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She is a graduate of Five Branches Unive...

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

Kari Knapstad is a California state licensed acupuncturist, having earned a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) from the highly regarded Fi...

Bea Hammond is a third generation healthcare provider. She grew-up in Berlin, Germany. She received her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...

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

Lauren Saputelli, MSTCM, L.Ac. is a California state licensed acupuncturist, certified in integrative sports medicine.  She received a B.A. in Molecular, Cel...

I 1989 began studying Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA at Five Branches Institute for Chinese Medicine. In 1992 I graduated with a Master of Chinese Medici...

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 ...

Brianna completed her Masters degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA. This four year rigorous program provide...

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...

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’...

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

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...

President & CEO, Co-founder of Five Branches University