June Cheng L.Ac.

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 ...

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...

Kevin Craft earned a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is completing his Doctorate in Integrative Medicine at Five Branches University. He is mento...

Dr. Chunming (Bruce) Hsiao is a licensed Acupuncturist in the states of California and New York. He graduated from South Baylo University with a master degre...

Jim Chialtas is a San Diego native, graduating from Serra High School in 1993. He went on to attend the University of California at Santa Cruz to achieve his...

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

Christabel Tabbada is a California State and Nationally Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. As a former athlete, Christabel understands the unique needs of...

Stephen Kaplan, MS, L.Ac, LMT is board certified with the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) to practice...

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...

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

Acupuncturist and Herbalist – offices in Santa Cruz and San Jose Santa Cruz – within the offices of Santa Cruz Spine and Sport Chiropractic, 545 ...

After graduating from UC Berkeley, he began an in-depth exploration of different traditions of holistic medicine. Eventually, Chinese Medicine presented itse...

Arcadia earned a Masters degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Five Branches College and Clinic of Traditional Oriental Medicine, in Santa Cruz Califo...

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)...

Gretchen earned her Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. After her graduation from Five Branches,...

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

Dat On L.Ac founded Serendipity Integrative Health Clinic which provides Acupuncture, Herbs, Tuina massage, and Medical Qigong. Dat also teaches regular clas...

Kristie Nakasato, L.Ac is a California Board Licensed and a Nationally Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist. She holds a 4-year master’s degree in Tra...

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

Yuval is a Pain Relief Specialist, and works with people of all walks of life, from athletes to office workers, who are experiencing dysfunction and pain in ...

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

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

Academic Training: Five Branches University. Santa Cruz, CA Master’s Traditional Chinese Medicine Four Year Comprehensive Clinical & Academic Maste...

Mental and Emotional Health

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

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

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

Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology from University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from San Jose S...

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

Gabriel is licensed as an acupuncturist by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine as ...

Degrees and Professional Certifications: Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of California by the California Acupuncture Board. Doctor of Oriental Medicine ...

Dr. Danling Zhang has been a licensed acupuncturist in the bay area for 20 years. She earned a DAOM – Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from ...

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)...

Natan Bar-Shimon has been practicing Acupuncture since 2001. He completed a Doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in 2013. Natan has tau...

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

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

A healthcare provider since 1994 and over 10,000 treatment visits, Summer is a seasoned practitioner, ready to help you with YOUR healthcare concern! Visit m...

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

Christopher Miller, L.Ac., is a graduate of Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California with a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He maintains A...

Shawn was introduced to Chinese medicine in 2003 through his early studies in Taijiquan, and in 2008 graduated from Five Branches University with a Master’s ...

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...

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

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...

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

Angie K. Love, L.Ac. holds a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz. She is a California State Licensed ...

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...

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...

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...

Sean is the owner of East Bay Acupuncture & Natural Medicine and a licensed acupuncturist. He specializes in both Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, ...

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...