Walnut Creek, CA: Nikoo Saleh Kasmai
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Autoimmune conditions, digestive conditions, interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? My diverse background and experiences as an adolescent led to an interest in the human condition. While working at a medical clinic in Tennessee, I [...]
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Los Angeles, CA: Leona Marrs
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Addiction, anxiety, digestive conditions, musculoskeletal pain, women’s health Styles: Auricular acupuncture (ear), NADA, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I studied biology and literature as an undergraduate, and then after graduation moved to my mother’s homeland, Japan. I went there to teach English and experience [...]
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Fincastle, VA: Brian Huwe and Mary Beth Ladenheim
Fast facts Practice type: Hybrid Specialties: Autoimmune conditions, digestive conditions, general wellness, menstrual conditions Styles: Classical Chinese medicine, herbal therapy Why did you become an acupuncturist? We became acupuncturists because of our combined positive experiences with Traditional Chinese Medicine, our desire to pursue a deeply meaningful career, and our academic interest in a philosophical medicine. [...]
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Framingham, MA: Abby Greiner
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Depression, digestive conditions, general wellness, insomnia, women’s health Styles: Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, Japanese acupuncture, veterinary acupuncture Why did you become an acupuncturist? Before becoming an acupuncturist, I worked with horses. I was amazed at how much better my horse felt after his acupuncture treatments, so I decided to [...]
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Annandale, VA: Elaine Wolf Komarow
Fast facts Practice type: Hybrid Specialties: Digestive conditions, general wellness, infertility, menstrual conditions Styles: Five Element acupuncture, trigger point acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? Just like the gentleman on the razor commercials, I was a satisfied customer. I first received acupuncture more than 20 years ago and loved the [...]
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New York, NY: Jane Terrana
Fast facts Practice type: Community Specialties: Allergies, digestive conditions, menstrual conditions, sports injuries, women’s health Styles: Community acupuncture, motor point acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I saw how effective acupuncture and herbal medicine were while working in wellness centers through college. Many people who came through the doors had [...]
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Minneapolis, MN: Katherine Krumwiede
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Allergies, depression, digestive conditions, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I was watching a show on public television that featured the initial interview between an acupuncturist and a new patient. The acupuncturist was asking the patient questions [...]
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San Francisco, CA: Paola Acuna
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Allergies, anxiety, digestive conditions, infertility, musculoskeletal pain Styles: Japanese acupuncture (Kiiko Matsumoto) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I never went to the doctor growing up. I learned from an early age that with excellent health, we can thrive. I have devoted my life to helping people achieve a [...]
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Scottsdale, AZ: Melanie L. Miller
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Digestive conditions Styles: Nutritional and dietary therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I suffered for most of my life with chronic conditions for which conventional medicine seemed to have no treatment or explanations. I was allergic to everything, my immune system was shot, I [...]
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Surrey, BC: Dani Foster
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Anxiety, digestive conditions, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, stress Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I’ve always been passionate about healing. Even as a child, I could often be found comforting people or animals in distress. Having always been fascinated with the [...]
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