Adeliz Araiza L.Ac. MSTCM

Adeliz is an Acupuncturist, herbalist, and certified Vocologist. She earned her Masters of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley. It was there she learned the gentle needling technique of Japanese Acupuncture, and nutritional therapy. She is also a classically trained vocalist and singing specialist.

She received her certification in the Fundamentals of Vocology from a Clinical Voice Pathologist/Vocologist. Vocology is the study of improving the voice by training the physiological subsystems of the voice, maximizing vocal wellness, and improving vocal freedom and artistry.

She has experience treating fibromyalgia, neuromuscular conditions, mental health and mood disorders, stroke, and has worked at Charlotte Maxwell in Oakland, treating low-income women with cancer, supporting them through chemotherapy and post recovery.

When Adeliz first experienced acupuncture, it liberated her from oppressive states of mind. This inspired her to learn how to help others survive, adapt and thrive amidst the modern challenge of an ever present environment of physical and emotional stress and anxiety. Adeliz is caring, nurturing and kind. She is an active listener dedicated to giving exceptional care and support.

Adeliz is a musician, and a writer, and enjoys gaming and cooking for self-healing.

Her dream one day is to open her own practice, where she can treat singers for neuromuscular conditions, vocal rehabilitation, and performance anxiety.

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I escaped the endless fields of dirt and cacti of my home town, Palm Desert CA, to study Sociology in the Rose City, Portland Oregon. My quest to reach the highest levels of Nerdom had me reading books on herbology and world religions throughout my undergraduate life. I felt drawn to exploring natural medicine and discovered that Chinese Medicine has the longest continuous history of herbalism! After a quick trip around the world, a short stint in a Buddhist monastery, and a whole lotta mango lassi; I ended up in Santa Cruz, enrolled in a Doctorate/Master’s program in TCM, and the rest is history.

I am a big fan of accessible healthcare and I believe that reducing barriers to good health can only make the world a better place to exist in.

When I am not in the clinic, you can catch me reading more innovative books, writing about things which I hope will inspire others, and riding my mountain bike in nature to reconnect.

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Ally Cook, Acupuncture Associate, L.Ac, MTCM/DTCM, E-RYT 200

Dr. Ally Cook completed her master’s and doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University in San Jose. She is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of California. She specializes in the treatment of pain and injury, digestive issues, women’s reproductive health, stress, mood and sleep disorders.

Ally utilizes a variety of needling techniques, including pulse balancing, abdominal acupuncture and Master Tung. Each treatment depends on the interests and needs of the individual, which may include acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, breath work, moxibustion, massage, facial acupuncture, medical qi gong, gua sha, acupuncture with electric stimulation, herbal medicine and supplements. Ally provides diet and nutritional counseling, lifestyle and exercise recommendations tailored to meet your unique needs. She also offers private yoga instruction.

An appointment with Ally involves a thorough intake to get to the root cause of the problem. Ally’s technique is gentle. Your comfort and wellbeing is her top priority, to ensure each treatment feels relaxing and healing.

Ally’s interest in East Asian medicine began while receiving acupuncture in her early 20’s. She became interested in studying traditional Chinese medicine shortly thereafter, particularly after reading Paul Pitchford’s book, Healing with Whole Foods. She felt aligned with this medicine through her interest in creating and promoting health, body energetics and using food as medicine. She continues to learn and expand her knowledge of the human body and experience to provide the best possible care and support for those that work with her.

Outside of the clinic, Ally enjoys teaching and practicing yoga. Some of her most joyful moments are spent outdoors with her dog, Stanley. She’s an avid trail runner, swimmer and weight lifter. She loves getting out of town and into nature to hike, swim and soak in hot springs. Ally’s first love was food; she grew up in the kitchen cooking alongside her mom. Preparing fresh, beautiful food and herbal teas are some of her favorite ways to unwind at the end of the day.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, New York University

Master’s & Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Branches University

E-RYT 200, Noell Clark Yoga

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Kristie Le is a licensed acupuncturist in California with a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, CA. She always felt that there was a strong connection between the mind, body, spirit, and environment and was drawn to TCM because it gave her a holistic framework that confirmed her beliefs.

With a greater understanding of the relationship between the human condition and the universe, the microcosm and the macrocosm, she applies her knowledge of acupuncture and Chinese medicine to address the root causes of ailments and help patients heal and become more physically and emotionally balanced.

Carrying the legacy of the barefoot doctor, she aims to help as many people as possible because she believes that improving the health and well-being of the individual can lead to healing our community as a whole.

When she’s not healing people with needles, she can be found rock climbing, learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and resting. In fact, she is a big proponent of rest and took all of 2023 off to recharge in New Zealand’s nature — becoming one with every body of water she encountered, gaining gnar points shredding down mountain slopes on a snowboard, and becoming so fascinated with the Southern Hemisphere’s night sky that she also became a stargazing tour guide.

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Angela K. Lee L.Ac. MSOM, NCCAOM Founder Angela is a Licensed Acupuncturist for the United States, and International Master in Shaolin One Finger Qi Gong. She received her Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from Samra University 1997, and her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara 1991.

She has a successful and longstanding Acupuncture practice providing Acupuncture and Health services in San Francisco since 1997. She is a 5th Level Instructor in South Shaolin Qi Gong. She in in the Hall of Fame for 30+ years in Martial and Healing Arts. She is the founder of the first Qi Gong classes at UC San Francisco 1997-2015, UC Berkeley 1998-2007, and Kaiser San Francisco 2005-2020. She now holds private classes and seminars around the world. Her love for Qi Gong inspired her to understand the foundations of Chinese Medicine.

In her Acupuncture practice, Angela uses the Balance Method share by the Late Dr. Richard Tan and is an Executive Level Instructor in the style. Only 10% of Acupuncturist understand the ancestral knowledge of this form of Acupuncture which Dr. Tan shared from the books and scripture handed down to him from this father and grandfather. Angela also carried curriculum from the Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture where she spent time in Beijing, China treating patients.

Angela is a direct student the Great Grand Master Cai Qiu Bai, the student of A Shui from the Shaolin Temple in Southern Shanghai. She is internationally recognized as a 5th level instructor in Shaolin One Finger Qi Gong (Shaolin Nei Jing Yi Zhi Chan) 少林气功内劲一指禅 乌鲁冷岳兴安会馆.

In 2017 Angela joined forces with the Anatara Medicine one of the top IV treatment healthcare centers in the world lead by Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz. Here she shares her expertise with patients with stage 4 cancer to the most difficult chronic conditions.

Away from her private practice and teaching, Angela enjoys horseback riding, martial arts, playing the ukulele, and being with her family, which includes humans, horses, dogs, cats, and now chickens.

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