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		<title>Santa Cruz, CA: Marianne Benforado</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Back pain, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, stress Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;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 [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/santa-cruz-ca-marianne-benforado/">Santa Cruz, CA: Marianne Benforado</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Back pain, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, stress<br />
Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;s Balance Method, Muscle Channel Technique (MCT), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
There was a difficult period of my life—a five year span—when I lost many people, including my parents, who I loved dearly. Regular acupuncture treatments helped me maintain my physical and mental health during this challenging time. It became clear to me that death can come at any time and you better not waste any time. My dream was to be of direct service and to facilitate healing for others. My parents were wonderful people who contributed to the world in many ways, and I felt a responsibility to carry on this legacy in a purposeful way. My father, an allopathic doctor, was described as a “mensch” by his colleagues, and I aspired to make him proud. He was always interested in Eastern thought and medicine and would be absolutely delighted to see me following in his footsteps providing loving care for those in need.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
My ongoing training with a Chinese master acupuncturist has increased my knowledge, confidence, and determination to share this incredible medicine. When looking for an acupuncturist to add to your health team, it&#8217;s important to find someone you trust and resonate with. That connection is an important factor in the healing process. I am accessible by phone or email prior to making an appointment to see if we are a good fit.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
Everything! Seriously! I am doing work that I love—spending time with people, listening, being hands-on, and facilitating healing with acupuncture, herbs, and other modalities. I always strive to deeply listen and offer support on the physical and spiritual level. I love doing hands-on work (Reiki, craniosacral, etc.) to enhance the needles and feel that I receive benefit from this as well. I keep my rates reasonable to make acupuncture accessible to those who need it.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
Most people aren’t aware of the vast scope of conditions I can effectively treat in my practice. These include anxiety, bone fracture, common cold, constipation, cramps, diarrhea, headaches, fatigue, insomnia, hip and low back pain, knee issues, muscle strain, general pain, PMS, postpartum issues, sprains, and stress. If my patients have a new health concern, they know now to call me and ask, “Can acupuncture help with this?” The answer is usually, &#8220;Yes!&#8221; Acute issues can often be addressed in two-to-four treatments, while chronic issues may take longer.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I need regular exercise or I get really crabby. Having a daily spiritual practice is also a key. I try to regularly schedule time off to renew myself. I follow the 80-20 rule with food and try to eat a simple healthy diet 80 percent of the time. When I splurge on something every once in a while, I bless it and then fully enjoy it. Laughter is a great way to reduce stress, and thankfully my goofy dog keeps me from getting too serious. Being connected with nature is essential for me.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://feelbetteracu.com">feelbetteracu.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:mbenforado@gmail.com">mbenforado@gmail.com</a><br />
(831) 212-3090<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BenforadoAcupuncture">Facebook</a><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marianne-benforado/16/52b/783">LinkedIn</a>    </p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
630 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062<br />
1288 Kifer Road, Suite 202, Sunnyvale, CA 94086</p>
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		<title>Walnut Creek, CA: Nikoo Saleh Kasmai</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/walnut-creek-ca-nikoo-saleh-kasmai/">Walnut Creek, CA: Nikoo Saleh Kasmai</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Autoimmune conditions, digestive conditions, interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain<br />
Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
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 became interested in medicine. I observed that our struggles with illness and pain, though difficult, have the potential to unite us in our shared experiences and align us with our truest selves. Pain can be an important catalyst for change if we choose to listen to its messages and cultivate awareness in our lives. </p>
<p>I reluctantly became a patient of acupuncture myself while suffering from chronic pain. The pain started to disappear and after I realized the importance of my own role in recovery, my body healed itself. I discovered a new definition of health. I also began to view Chinese medicine not only as a way to achieve individual health and happiness, but as a vehicle to establishing the balance and wellbeing of our communities, on a social and environmental level.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I am dedicated to listening in my practice. I believe my patients experience relief and empowerment when they speak to someone who acknowledges their pain and health struggles. I also incorporate various tools in treatment. I often use massage, when appropriate, because it provides patients with a little something extra that makes them feel pampered. I also sometimes use essential oils and aromatherapy to help people relax or as a therapy for headaches, colds, allergies, and sinus problems. </p>
<p>Often a series of treatments is needed before people experience the true medical benefits of acupuncture. So, I try my best to provide a comfortable, enjoyable experience each time a person comes in. I&#8217;d like people to view my clinic as a retreat, a place where they release stress and anxiety, and leave feeling nurtured and restored.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
I like listening to peoples&#8217; stories. I find that listening is very rewarding, and it&#8217;s essential to developing a sound treatment plan. If we listen to our patients&#8217; stories, often they will tell us exactly what their bodies need. I enjoy seeing an individual leave the clinic happier than when they came in.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
I hear quite a few misconceptions about acupuncture. Two in particular are important. The first one is that acupuncture only treats pain. Not true! Acupuncture is a tool of Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine is a sophisticated and complex system of medicine that has its own philosophy of internal medicine. Acupuncturists use various tools, including acupuncture, herbal formulas, moxibustion, and cupping to help the body heal itself according to these principles of internal medicine. Therefore, acupuncturists treat a variety of illnesses, including problems of the viscera and systemic diseases like autoimmune conditions. </p>
<p>The second misconception is that you have to believe in acupuncture in order for it to work. I know that&#8217;s not true because I was a skeptic myself. Acupuncture is not a religion and you don&#8217;t have to have faith for it to work. That is good news for skeptics! Some amount of skepticism is normal and healthy for anyone considering medical intervention of any kind. People should have questions and doubts, whether it&#8217;s Western medicine or a holistic approach. I&#8217;m happy to answer questions, and skeptics are always welcome!</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I try to do as I say, and say as I do. I eat organic whole foods and avoid processed foods with ingredients that I can&#8217;t pronounce. If I indulge, I look for good-quality foods with few, natural ingredients. In general, I pay attention to sugar intake and portion size. Portion control is easier to implement than counting calories and fat grams. I try to eat green, leafy vegetables every day. I never buy &#8220;non-fat&#8221; or &#8220;fat-free&#8221; products. I cook whenever possible at home, because that&#8217;s the best way to control what goes in my body. I take my Omega 3s, probiotics, and Chinese herbs when necessary. I walk my dog every day and try to be silly and have fun—it reduces stress! Laughter is good medicine—they weren&#8217;t kidding. </p>
<p>Lastly, if I get off track with my health, I take notice and make changes. Guilt surrounding food choices and habits is counterproductive to health, so that&#8217;s something I work on. I think we all need to be more gentle with ourselves as we make changes for our health. Shaming ourselves or others is rarely a catalyst for change.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://guesthouseacupuncture.com">guesthouseacupuncture.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:info@guesthouseacupuncture.com">info@guesthouseacupuncture.com</a><br />
(925) 567-3337<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guest-House-Acupuncture/185653354840756">Facebook</a><br />
<a href="https://plus.google.com/102804281721447832695/about">Google+</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/GuestHousePins/">Pinterest</a><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/nikoo-saleh-kasmai/38/58b/b80">LinkedIn</a><br />
<a href="http://walnutcreek.patch.com/blog_posts/have-a-happy-spring-season">Blog on Walnut Creek Patch</a>    </p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
110 La Casa Via, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598</p>
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		<title>Los Angeles, CA: Leona Marrs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Addiction, anxiety, digestive conditions, musculoskeletal pain, women&#8217;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&#8217;s homeland, Japan. I went there to teach English and experience [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/los-angeles-ca-leona-marrs/">Los Angeles, CA: Leona Marrs</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Addiction, anxiety, digestive conditions, musculoskeletal pain, women&#8217;s health<br />
Styles: Auricular acupuncture (ear), NADA, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
I studied biology and literature as an undergraduate, and then after graduation moved to my mother&#8217;s homeland, Japan. I went there to teach English and experience living abroad. While I was there, I began taking acupuncture classes for fun at a branch of Beijing University. I loved it. Chinese medicine totally made sense to me and took a lot of information into consideration that I found was ignored in Western medicine. It seemed like a perfect combination of my interests and values. I excitedly moved back to Seattle to start Chinese medical school at Bastyr University.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I am not an extremist and feel that balance is a lifelong goal for all of us in this modern world. I feel that if one accepts that, it can ease a lot of pressure we put on ourselves. My diverse history has exposed me to a lot of experiences and people, and I have no judgement of others. I know that in each of us there is a place where we can feel whole and fulfilled, and I wish to guide my patients to that peaceful place.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
I love seeing one become more aware of their mind and body. It is such a special transformation and really a key to being present and living life fully. It is an awareness that can only enhance one&#8217;s life experience and I am constantly honored to be a part of that.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
That it doesn&#8217;t work. Humans are intelligent enough to abandon ideas and philosophies when they don&#8217;t hold up. Anything that has a 3,000 year old history and still exists clearly has some substance and value.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
Accepting that balance is always a goal. Exercise, enjoying food, living life honorably, finding inspiration, having passion, being respectful and honest, and not being too hard on myself.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://leonamarrs.com">leonamarrs.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:leonamarrs@gmail.com">leonamarrs@gmail.com</a><br />
(206) 383-6746</p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
3542 Hollydale Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039</p>
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		<title>Los Angeles, CA: Elen Lauper</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Anxiety, HIV / AIDS, musculoskeletal pain, stress, trauma Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, Classical Chinese acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture Why did you become an acupuncturist? I first stumbled upon acupuncture through a book I read in the 70s. It made so much sense to me, that there was a blueprint for [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/los-angeles-ca-elen-lauper/">Los Angeles, CA: Elen Lauper</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Anxiety, HIV / AIDS, musculoskeletal pain, stress, trauma<br />
Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, Classical Chinese acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
I first stumbled upon acupuncture through a book I read in the 70s. It made so much sense to me, that there was a blueprint for maintaining health, rather than just managing disease. Practicing acupressure and reflexology on myself, I learned to recognize the warning signs of injury and illness. It has been a remarkable experience, witnessing the results of acupuncture on myself, and my family and friends. When the opportunity arose to enroll in a training program to become an acupuncturist, I jumped at it. This has been the most interesting and rewarding profession, learning how the body, mind, emotions, and psyche work together to maintain us.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I believe that wellness is about what kind of relationship we have with ourselves as well as how well we adapt to change. Learning self-care techniques and learning to recognize signs of imbalance in the ways we use our energy—these are as important as the treatments themselves. My role is to create the space where healing happens, and teach that to my clients. In addition to my private practice I also conduct wellness clinics, where groups of people get the tools they need for self- care as well as a mini-treatment.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
Watching the process of healing, and especially when I see the look of curiosity and surprise as acupuncture changes the way clients perceive their body&#8217;s responses. People go from &#8220;please fix me&#8221; to &#8220;oh, that&#8217;s why this is happening.&#8221; Most importantly, the satisfaction I get from teaching people to see the connections between our thoughts and our feelings, and our body. I view acupuncture as a systems review, like having a schematic diagram of how the body is supposed to work when all systems are a go. Except unlike a machine, this process is organic, and acupuncture is both a science and an art.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
One of the biggest misconceptions is that it is outside the mainstream. That was true 20 years ago. But over these last 20 years, it’s gained acceptance. It’s offered in hospitals, for example, most often for pain. And that leads to another misconception, which is that it is primarily for pain. Because East Asian medicine focuses on balance, it releases muscles. As the muscles release, pain is alleviated—and digestion, breathing, and mental focus all improve. So pain relief is only the beginning of what acupuncture offers. Like so many modalities, people sometimes come to acupuncture with the attitude that all they need to do is passively receive treatment. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Healing is achieved, no matter what the treatment, when we participate in the process. Without that, real change can’t be maintained.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I try to synchronize my life with the seasons, and in times of change I make organic chicken soup with lots of roots and veggies (and a small shitake mushroom). It also helps me to look at the night sky regularly, for perspective and inspiration. And when I am having trouble, I beat a drum to remind myself of who I am.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://elenlauperacupuncture.com">elenlauperacupuncture.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:elenlauper.lac@gmail.com">elenlauper.lac@gmail.com</a><br />
(818) 459-4953<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elen-Lauper-LAc/327217248776">Facebook</a><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/elenlauperlac">LinkedIn</a>   </p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
3171 Los Feliz Blvd, Suite 211, Los Angeles, CA 90039</p>
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		<title>Los Angeles, CA: Jennifer Hoger</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Allergies, cosmetic care, musculoskeletal pain, stress Styles: Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? While growing up in a family of Western medical doctors, I always believed there had to be another way to treat maladies besides using antibiotics and pharmaceuticals. [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/los-angeles-ca-jennifer-hoger/">Los Angeles, CA: Jennifer Hoger</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Allergies, cosmetic care, musculoskeletal pain, stress<br />
Styles: Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
While growing up in a family of Western medical doctors, I always believed there had to be another way to treat maladies besides using antibiotics and pharmaceuticals. With acupuncture, I found that way. Using your own body, acupuncture helps to bring you back into balance by treating not only the symptoms of your pathology but also the root of your imbalance. ​​I received my bachelor&#8217;s degree at University of California Santa Barbara and moved to Los Angeles in 2001. Having lived here for over a decade, I know the stressful demands that this city can put on your body and mind. Acupuncture has helped me to maintain a healthy, pain-free, and relatively stress-free lifestyle. My goal is to help you do the same!</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
Attending the master&#8217;s program at Emperor&#8217;s College allowed me to see hundreds of patients in the college clinic, while affording the opportunity to work with patients outside the clinic at The Disney Cancer Center in Burbank, and at UCLA&#8217;s Arthur Ashe Medical Center. I have recently received training in the Mei Zen Facial Rejuvenation techniques of cosmetic acupuncture, which not only helps to reduce visible signs of aging but also strengthens the body&#8217;s immune system, thereby promoting longevity. ​​I am also a certified yoga instructor, having trained at Yogaworks Center For Yoga. I incorporate this training into my practice, using yoga as an adjunct to acupuncture as a healing modality.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
I love to help people. Helping people transform their lives through regular acupuncture and guided lifestyle changes is the most rewarding experience.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
The biggest misconception about acupuncture is that it is painful. I myself suffered from a fear of needles growing up, but when you experience acupuncture, you realize how comfortable the experience can be. The needles are hair-thin, and the sensations that you experience are often quite pleasurable and relaxing.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I see an acupuncturist every week to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I also exercise three-to-four times a week, and I eat balanced meals with lean meats and vegetables and fruits daily. I practice yoga three-to-four times a week and meditate daily.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://jenniferhogeracupuncture.com">jenniferhogeracupuncture.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:jenniferhogeracupuncture@yahoo.com">jenniferhogeracupuncture@yahoo.com</a><br />
(323) 445-9048<br />
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		<title>La Verne, CA: Matthew D. Bauer</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Back pain, general wellness, headaches / migraines, women&#8217;s Health Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? My path to becoming an acupuncturist began with my own low back injury as a teenager. After years of finding no relief, I happened [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/la-verne-ca-matthew-d-bauer/">La Verne, CA: Matthew D. Bauer</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Back pain, general wellness, headaches / migraines, women&#8217;s Health<br />
Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
My path to becoming an acupuncturist began with my own low back injury as a teenager. After years of finding no relief, I happened upon a book on acupressure then had the incredible luck to study with a Master acupressurist from Japan and a 37th generation Chinese medicine doctor. I then began to study Taoist philosophy from a 74th generation Taoist master from whom I learned the foundation of early Chinese science, including natural healing. All this took place while I was completing two apprenticeships in the construction trades, but I left that line of work to become an acupuncturist and open my own practice in 1986. Since then I have been fortunate to have helped thousands of people and support my family by practicing the world’s most advanced and tested form of natural therapy.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
While there have been nearly 20,000 licenses issued for acupuncturists in the U.S., very few of those have been successful in building and maintaining a full-time practice. I have been working full time in the same area of the East San Gabriel Valley for 27 years. I have been successful because I get good results for a high percentage of my patients and am honest about when I may not be able to help someone. My goal is to see that everyone who walks in my door will go out that door benefiting from my services, even if that service is telling them I cannot help them and referring them to someone who can.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
The best part of my work is that I am able to help the vast majority of those who seek my help for virtually any health problem, and I do it with a safe, natural therapy. When the patient is happy, it makes me happy, so I end up being a pretty happy guy.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
The biggest misconception about acupuncture is that it hurts—that is not at all the case, especially when the modern, ultra-thin needles are used. Acupuncture causes the body to produce a natural chemistry that typically puts people (and even animals) into a state of deep relaxation. Many patients tell me they get their best rest during these treatments. Most people cannot believe that laying there with several needles poked in them can be so relaxing! </p>
<p>The next biggest misconception is about how it works. Acupuncture stimulates your body’s own resources, helping your body to do a better job of healing and maintaining itself. That is why acupuncture has the potential to be useful in so many conditions.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
Helping people heal in a calm, relaxed environment greatly helps my own energy. I also learned many years ago that keeping a simple, healthy routine is very important. When we eat, exercise, work, play, rest, and serve others in a set routine, our bodies make the most of our energy. I also take Chinese herbs and give myself regular acupuncture. This has helped me stay healthy enough to have only missed four or five days of work due to illness in the last 27 years!</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://laverneacupuncture.com">laverneacupuncture.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:laverneacupuncture@gmail.com">laverneacupuncture@gmail.com</a><br />
(909) 599-2347</p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
3827 Emerald Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750</p>
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		<title>San Francisco, CA: Paola Acuna</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/san-francisco-ca-paola-acuna/">San Francisco, CA: Paola Acuna</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Allergies, anxiety, digestive conditions, infertility, musculoskeletal pain<br />
Styles: Japanese acupuncture (Kiiko Matsumoto)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
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 life with less pain, stress, or illness and to teaching them a lifestyle of balance. When I discovered acupuncture in college, it felt like instant magnetism. I was drawn to its unique and deep healing abilities.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
Instant and lasting results. Trained in Kiiko Matsumoto&#8217;s style of acupuncture, I utilize a feedback system of diagnosis that ensures that I precisely pinpoint the root cause of your discomfort, and that you leave my office feeling dramatically better. I consider myself a health detective—unraveling the story of who you are, offering you physical relief, and providing you tools for transforming how you feel in your life. You provide me your health map, and, like a pilot, I locate the precise coordinates to unlocking your physical and emotional recovery.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
Interacting with my patients and watching miracles happen. People change right in front of my eyes. As they continue their treatments, I watch them feel happier and live healthier. A woman recently came into my office for back pain. She had been in a car accident and after going to her chiropractor for a month he suggested she try acupuncture to help alleviate her pain. Her body movements, personality, and physical findings showed me issues that existed before the accident, and together with her words, I was able to quickly locate her personal prescription for healing. She is now pain free and back to her everyday life. Miracles like this are the fuel that keeps me excited about this medicine.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
1) Acupuncture doesn’t work. 2) Acupuncture uses big needles and hurts. Acupuncture has been around for 5,000 years. It is a highly regarded medical practice that has been referred to by Western medical doctors, chiropractors, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals for over 30 years in America. Many newcomers walk into my office thinking that the size of an acupuncture needle is the same as that of a hypodermic needle, which is the needle used for vaccinations. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and often cannot be felt when inserted. A fun fact: It takes 15 acupuncture needles to fit in the hole of a hypodermic needle.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
Being an athlete, yogini, and swimmer, I have always been very involved with my physical and nutritional health. I exercise daily for at least an hour, I eat well, I work hard, I make sure to spend time with my friends and family, and I try to receive bodywork once a week. I am energized by my life’s work. It is such a privilege and joy to practice acupuncture every day. I truly feel blessed to have such wonderful patients who fill my day with connection, laughter, and discoveries. Thank you!</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://pointoflifeacupuncture.com">pointoflifeacupuncture.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:paola@pointoflifeacupuncture.com">paola@pointoflifeacupuncture.com</a><br />
(415) 823-1796<br />
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<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
166 Geary Street, Suite 1102, San Francisco, CA 94108</p>
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		<title>Meiners Oaks, CA: Apolonia Paulusse</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Hybrid Specialties: Arthritis, brain injuries, epilepsy, pediatric conditions, women&#8217;s health, Styles: Herbal therapy, Japanese acupuncture, pediatric acupuncture Why did you become an acupuncturist? After I got myself much healthier and stronger through a macrobiotic diet, I was introduced to acupressure and Shiatsu (Ohashi and Masunaga were my teachers). I saw its [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/meiners-oaks-ca-apolonia-paulusse/">Meiners Oaks, CA: Apolonia Paulusse</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Hybrid<br />
Specialties: Arthritis, brain injuries, epilepsy, pediatric conditions, women&#8217;s health,<br />
Styles: Herbal therapy, Japanese acupuncture, pediatric acupuncture</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
After I got myself much healthier and stronger through a macrobiotic diet, I was introduced to acupressure and Shiatsu (Ohashi and Masunaga were my teachers). I saw its effectiveness and kept studying deeper into acupuncture and herbal medicine. As I had a very poor diet as a kid, herbs have been very valuable in my adult years.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I have been a licensed acupuncturist for 28 years. My Japanese style includes a lot of massaging the reflex areas and points to feel if they give the desired release. I look for root causes, so I ask people about traumas, physical or emotional, illnesses, surgeries and accidents, even ones that they think are behind them.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
Every person is so different. Discovering the root of why someone&#8217;s life force is blocked, sometimes under layers of other symptoms or prescription drugs, is very rewarding and puts me in touch with this miraculous phenomena: Life. Acupuncture makes people and acupuncturists more openminded and connected to what we really are.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
Needles are hair-like antennas. I call them i.s.o. needles. In hospitals, the same word &#8220;needle&#8221; is used for injections or inoculations, which cut holes in your body and hurt, and sometimes make you sick too. I have had people who would never allow another needle because they have had too many, but they let me work with acupressure, moxa, cupping or a little hammer for superficial stimulation of the skin. This produces a very relaxing and healing effect.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I do a five-minute qigong routine (Qi Fusion style) and a few salutations to the sun. Also, sitting meditation, Vipassana, and personal-growth meetings with small groups. Gardening and cooking with my own grown produce and wild vegetables is very fun and relaxing for me.</p>
<p><strong>What conditions do you prefer to treat?</strong><br />
Traumatic brain injuries or neck injuries because they are so insidious. They can cause personality changes and great mental stress. Medical drugs do not seem to enhance quality of life, or the accident is forgotten but the person has bad problems from it—from insomnia to sleeping too much to confusion. </p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
(805) 229-1321</p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
225 North Arnaz Street, Meiners Oaks, CA 93023</p>
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		<title>Los Angeles, CA: Kathleen Port</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Anxiety, facial rejuvenation, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, women&#8217;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 [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/los-angeles-ca-kathleen-port/">Los Angeles, CA: Kathleen Port</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Anxiety, facial rejuvenation, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, women&#8217;s health<br />
Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, pulse balancing, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
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 and compassionate, and that inspired me. I discovered that this medicine contained a web of connections from body to mind to spirit that spoke to me more profoundly than anything I’d experienced before, except for yoga. I became certified as an Iyengar Yoga teacher before I made the transition to Chinese medicine. Acupuncture presented an opportunity to take energetic bodywork to a deeper level.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
The most important reason someone chooses me is that I listen to them, address their questions and concerns, and then—based on that initial chemistry—they decide to trust me. I care deeply about my patients, take them seriously, and they connect with that. I give them my full attention and frequently stay in the room with them the entire treatment. I find techniques, protocols and tools with which they resonate. If someone is too sensitive for needles, I might apply essential oils on acupuncture points. Someone might need a blood test, or a referral to another medical professional, or dietary suggestions. I have a gentle touch. I treat my patients according to what they need, not according to a style of treatment.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
When a new patient explains their health history and I am able to explain the unique pattern of their disharmony, they are grateful that I understand, and I enjoy that moment of connection. I am thrilled when someone steps off the table and exclaims “wow!” when we both see the immediate impact of their treatment. When someone has a stubborn or chronic condition, they might not be able to hold the initial results for more than a day, but they get a sense of where we can go with this, and that motivates them to continue with treatment. That moves me deeply. I enjoy offering solutions and options that they feel are workable. I am very happy when a patient returns after a successful course of treatment for support in another area, and then chooses to come in for a seasonal “tune-up.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
I hear two big misconceptions: acupuncture only treats pain and that it has to hurt in order to work. First, ours is a comprehensive medical system and has the potential to treat many conditions (the World Health Organization lists 30 conditions with research to back the efficacy of treatment, and up to 40 additional ones, with research caveats). Second, there are many styles of needling, plus effective acupressure techniques. I can achieve results with techniques appropriate to my patient, without alienating them. And usually, once the first few needles are in, the patient becomes more relaxed and then we find the appropriate way forward together.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I try to stay healthy by taking a moderate path and trying to make good choices. When life becomes out of balance, as it invariably does from time to time, I try to lighten up and go with the flow until I can correct course. I need fresh air and a walk with my dog, a bowl of soup, a few yoga poses and a steady dose of <em>New Yorker</em> cartoons. I like to laugh. I listen to music. I believe in the power of a cup of tea. And, of course, I take herbs and receive acupuncture.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://kathleenport.com">kathleenport.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:Kathleen@PortFamily.com">kathleen@portfamily.com</a><br />
(310) 230-0280<br />
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<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
2211 Corinth Avenue, Suite 202, Los Angeles, CA 90064</p>
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		<title>Lake Forest, CA: Maureen Hartker</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/lake-forest-ca-maureen-hartker/">Lake Forest, CA: Maureen Hartker</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Anxiety, back pain, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries<br />
Styles: Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
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 to myself, “there must be a better way,” especially for those in pain. I decided to enter into a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree program that strongly incorporates a Western-medical protocol as part of its curriculum.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
With dual Masters Degrees—acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and community counseling—I am able to offer my patients a more comprehensive and holistic approach in helping them out of pain (physically, mentally and emotionally). In my previous experience working in the mental health field as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFTI), I realized the importance of providing quality and compassionate care in a professional setting. I have experience counseling individuals, couples, families and children. I am passionate about getting my patients out of pain and guiding them to a life filled with peace and balance. My intention is to help create and maintain a renewed vitality within each individual.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
I appreciate and love that I have found a career that allows me to help people in every aspect of their life. Chinese medicine is often a last resort for many and it is gratifying to give patients the results they are hoping for.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles; roughly 10 acupuncture needles can fit into one hypodermic needle. The largest misconception about acupuncture is that it hurts. Of course, every individual has his or her own pain tolerance level and I am very sensitive to this in my own practice. For the majority of people though, minimal discomfort is felt. In fact, some people have commented that the feeling is unfamiliar, pleasant and relaxing. </p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I incorporate a variety of vegetables into my diet, drink a lot of water, and breathe deeply often. I love to spend time in nature and enjoy walking, hiking, snowboarding, biking, running, and paddle boarding. I practice yoga as a way to stretch and strengthen the body, and as a tool to help manage the stress of daily life. I also use Chinese herbs and acupuncture for general wellness.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://acupunctureinnature.com">acupunctureinnature.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:info@acupunctureinnature.com">info@acupunctureinnature.com</a><br />
(949)-505-4004<br />
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<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
22691 Lambert Street, Suite 512, Lake Forest, CA 92630<br />
23151 Verdugo Drive, Suite 114, Laguna Hills, CA 92653</p>
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