New York, NY: Juliette Aiyana
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Menstrual conditions, pelvic pain, pregnancy and labor support, weight loss, women’s health Styles: Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? For almost a decade before becoming a TCM practitioner, I practiced as a massage therapist specializing in injury and chronic pain, [...]
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Concord, MA: Michelle Soucy
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Cancer support, general wellness, infertility, musculoskeletal pain, women’s health Styles: Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? During my first acupuncture treatment, I remember experiencing such a profound state of relaxation and sense of comfort within my body that I [...]
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Santa Cruz, CA: Marianne Benforado
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Back pain, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, stress Styles: Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, Muscle Channel Technique (MCT), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? There was a difficult period of my life—a five year span—when I lost many people, including my parents, who I loved [...]
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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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Austin, TX: Tammy Garcia
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Allergies, cosmetic care, infertility, pediatric conditions, women’s health Styles: Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, pediatric acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I was attracted to acupuncture after I was involved in two car accidents and was unable to get rid of my neck and upper back [...]
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New York, NY: Aimee Raupp
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Autoimmune conditions, cosmetic care, infertility, pregnancy and labor support, women’s health Styles: Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I became an acupuncturist, herbalist, and author of health and wellness books because I have a passion and desire to help people reach their [...]
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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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Portland, OR: Stephanie Worth
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Anxiety, back pain, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, women’s health Styles: Pediatric acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), trigger point acupuncture Why did you become an acupuncturist? Acupuncture is the medicine I was looking for my whole life. Health has always been my interest and priority, but acupuncture resonated with me, [...]
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New York, NY: Heidi Kothe-Levie
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Autoimmune conditions, cancer support, general wellness, HIV / AIDS, women’s health Styles: Herbal therapy, Master Tung acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? While living abroad in Japan, my own health journey had a life-altering course correction by a Japanese acupuncturist. I knew I wanted [...]
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