Longmont, CO: Stacey Donelson
Fast facts Practice type: Hybrid Specialties: General wellness, infertility, insomnia, stress, women’s health Styles: Herbal therapy, pediatric acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? To help everyone find balance and create health. To educate that we can heal ourselves. To improve community and personal health in a tangible, clear way. What [...]
More Info
Toronto, ON: Naomi Frank
Fast facts Practice type: Community Specialties: Addiction, anxiety, general wellness, pain, women’s health Styles: Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I was living in Hong Kong in 1996, and a couple of acupuncture visits got me out of some serious pain. That caught my interest [...]
More Info
Vancouver, BC: Nicole Longstaff
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Anxiety, digestive conditions, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, stress Styles: Auricular acupuncture (ear), facial rejuvenation acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I was pursuing an education in dietetics when I saw a seminar on acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I was completely fascinated by the [...]
More Info
Perrysburg, OH: Tamara D. Willingham
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Digestive conditions, infertility, musculoskeletal pain, stroke, women’s health Styles: Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, Five Element acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? After eight years of practice as a massage therapist, I moved to Seattle to study acupuncture and herbal medicine. I wanted to better [...]
More Info
Louisville, KY: Shelby VanCleve
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: General wellness Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? My journey with Chinese medicine stemmed from my own complaints that were not addressed by the medical community. I sought the help of a local acupuncturist. He was able [...]
More Info
Bradenton, FL: Susan K. Stone
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: General wellness, facial rejuvenation acupuncture Styles: Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), trigger point acupuncture Why did you become an acupuncturist? Teaching yoga for 10 years made it easy for me to see where my passion lies—in making a difference for people. I loved (and still do) seeing [...]
More Info
Los Angeles, CA: Kathleen Port
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Anxiety, facial rejuvenation, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, women’s health Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, pulse balancing, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I became an acupuncturist because I felt so much better after being treated myself, beyond what I sought treatment for. My practitioners were attentive, kind [...]
More Info
Lake Forest, CA: Maureen Hartker
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Anxiety, back pain, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries Styles: Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? Although I respect Western medicine and what it can offer, I became more and more discouraged with the limitations of the current healthcare system. I thought [...]
More Info
Sacramento, CA: Lise Vernasco
Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Back pain, facial rejuvenation, insomnia, skin conditions, stress Styles: Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I’ve always been athletic. Many years ago I developed heel spurs. My podiatrist told me that he could operate but that I might need several [...]
More Info
Culver City, CA: Michael Costa
Fast facts Practice type: Hybrid Specialties: Back pain, headaches / migraines, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, women’s health Styles: Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, NADA, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I became an acupuncturist to preserve and maintain my own health and the health of others. I truly enjoy making acupuncture accessible to [...]
More Info