Frank, Mara

Mr. Frank earned a doctorate of medical Qigong from the International Institute of Medical Qigong in Monterey, California and through this program, earned ce...

Dr. McDonald has been serving the natural healthcare needs of Athens area families for nearly 20 years. He was previously in clinical practice at NEWS from 1...

She graduated from  Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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...

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...

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

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...

Homan received his Master degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University. Studying with different TCM experts since 2011, he built up a...

Mental and Emotional Health

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 ...

Douglas is the owner of Structural Elements™. He has been assessing and treating orthopedic disorders for the past fifteen years. He completed a four-year me...

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

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...

Janet received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology- Physiology at San Francisco State University. While studying for her Bachelor’s she got a minor in Holistic ...

Tanja A. Brekke has been in practice as an acupuncturist for 25 years.  She has provided services in Bozeman for 21 years. She graduated from Five Branches I...

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

Monique Hulick holds a Masters Degree from Five Branches University and is a California Acupuncture Board Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc).

Neda’s interest in medicine began at a young age. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Public Health from UC Berkeley. With a vision of attending medical sc...

NARRYE CALDWELL is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial artist, feng shui consultant, Chinese astrologer, and shamanic practitioner. She has bee...

Maureen earned her Master’s Degree at Five Branches University,  California Graduate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in Santa Cruz, Ca. and beg...

Lynn Ablondi, L.Ac., is an Acupuncturist, certified Nationally and licensed in California and Hawaii. She is an herbalist using Traditional Chinese Herbal Me...

Kathryn Cadwgan is a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Nationally Certified in Oriental Medicine and a Certified Massage Therapist. She obtained her Mast...

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

John, along with his personal friends Ron Zaidman and Charles Belyea, was involved in the creation of Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA. He was in t...

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...

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

Dr. Heather Bird is a California and nationally licensed acupuncturist. Her specialty is pain management and increasing emotional well being. She earned her ...

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...

In 1997 Kimberley received her BA in sociology with an emphasis in social work. She received her Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine degree 2008 from Fi...

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

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...

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...

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

Five Branches Institute College of Traditional Chinese Medicine   2015 – 2017 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

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

Dr. Heidi Fu, RN, LAc., DAOM, Specializes in: For your Health: Pain and Infertility Treatment For your Beauty: Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture For your Well...

Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture is developed by Professor Ming Qing Zhu, L.Ac. based on his 50+ years of extensive clinical experience. Our therapy is integrat...

EDUCATION Master of Science: Traditional Chinese Medicine  Acupuncture & Herbology Five Branches University － Santa Cruz, Ca Bachelor of Science: Kines...

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...

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...

She holds a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, from Five Branches University and is certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture (Dipl.Ac.) by the N...

Licensed Acupuncturist since February 2009 Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Five Branches University, San Jose, CA) – December 2008 California ...

Holly studied at Five Branches University, completing the Asian Massage and Bodywork program and two years of the Masters Program in Traditional Chinese Medi...

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...