I am a California licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified diplomat of Oriental Medicine with over 22 years of experiences in the field. I studied Naturopathic Medicine in Germany where I began my studies in Eastern medicine with emphasis in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicinals/Herbology followed by 6 months of intensive studies in Beijing International University of Chinese Medicine. After earning master's and doctoral degrees in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in the US, I have expanded my clinical experiences in Japanese Acupuncture with an externship in Japan as well as Korean Acupuncture other than Chinese Acupuncture.
I am a California licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified diplomat of Oriental Medicine with over 22 years of experiences in the field. I studied Naturopathic Medicine in Germany where I began my studies in Eastern medicine with emphasis in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicinals/Herbology followed by 6 months of intensive studies in Beijing International University of Chinese Medicine. After earning master's and doctoral degrees in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in the US, I have expanded my clinical experiences in Japanese Acupuncture with an externship in Japan as well as Korean Acupuncture other than Chinese Acupuncture.
Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine
Acupuncturist, DAOM, LAc, Dipl OM
Santa Monica, CA 90404
My goal is to help you achieve your health goals and improve your overall quality of life. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, I integrate acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and movement (yoga, qigong) to improve your health in a sustainable way. At the Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, we use this integrated approach in a beautiful, serene setting to address a range of health issues: Women's Health, Anti-aging, Facial Rejuvenation, and Cosmetic Acupuncture, Chronic Back, Neck and Joint Pain, Stress and Anxiety, Digestive Health and Skin Disorders. Thank you! Dr. Chianni Lin
My goal is to help you achieve your health goals and improve your overall quality of life. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, I integrate acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and movement (yoga, qigong) to improve your health in a sustainable way. At the Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, we use this integrated approach in a beautiful, serene setting to address a range of health issues: Women's Health, Anti-aging, Facial Rejuvenation, and Cosmetic Acupuncture, Chronic Back, Neck and Joint Pain, Stress and Anxiety, Digestive Health and Skin Disorders. Thank you! Dr. Chianni Lin
Many of my patients have sports injuries, occupational conditions, auto related injuries, stress related disorders, mental and emotional issues and psychosomatic conditions. Their symptoms are acute inflammation, chronic pain and flare-ups of both. I treat carefully after referring specialists for acute severe cases. Then one of my goals is to get results as soon as possible and as much as possible. All of us expect faster and certain recovery with less treatment. If I'm not treating pain, my patients enjoy oriental medicine for the transformation of the body, mind and spirit, including karmic issues.
Many of my patients have sports injuries, occupational conditions, auto related injuries, stress related disorders, mental and emotional issues and psychosomatic conditions. Their symptoms are acute inflammation, chronic pain and flare-ups of both. I treat carefully after referring specialists for acute severe cases. Then one of my goals is to get results as soon as possible and as much as possible. All of us expect faster and certain recovery with less treatment. If I'm not treating pain, my patients enjoy oriental medicine for the transformation of the body, mind and spirit, including karmic issues.
Melanie incorporates massage, cranial sacral, visceral manipulation, aromatherapy, cupping, gua sha, electro-acupuncture and meditation into most of her treatments.
Acupuncture + Oriental Medicine is a time-tested path that helps in rebuilding and maintaining your health. Acupuncture is able to treat a vast number of ailments by utilizing highly individualized treatment plans. Through the use of thin needles, moxibustion, massage, nutritional + herbal counseling, aromatherapy + meditation, Melanie is able to bring your body into balance and create a reservoir of strength + energy to help maintain your health. Strong in the belief that optimal health is achieved when we integrate all parts of our being, physical, emotional + spiritual, Melanie believes that by educating + empowering her patients they can find their path to wellness.
Melanie incorporates massage, cranial sacral, visceral manipulation, aromatherapy, cupping, gua sha, electro-acupuncture and meditation into most of her treatments.
Acupuncture + Oriental Medicine is a time-tested path that helps in rebuilding and maintaining your health. Acupuncture is able to treat a vast number of ailments by utilizing highly individualized treatment plans. Through the use of thin needles, moxibustion, massage, nutritional + herbal counseling, aromatherapy + meditation, Melanie is able to bring your body into balance and create a reservoir of strength + energy to help maintain your health. Strong in the belief that optimal health is achieved when we integrate all parts of our being, physical, emotional + spiritual, Melanie believes that by educating + empowering her patients they can find their path to wellness.
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I enjoy working with patients who are committed to taking their next step on their healing journey. My ideal patient has this commitment. I am ready to offer my complete support to my patients.
I enjoy working with patients who are committed to taking their next step on their healing journey. My ideal patient has this commitment. I am ready to offer my complete support to my patients.
Dr.Ghim Lam, D.A.O.M. (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), who train intensively in integrating Chinese and western medicine to boost the hormonal and endocrine system of the body to obtain an immediate result since 1988. He combines Painless Abdominal Acupuncture, Face-Neck Acupuncture and Neurological Acupuncture into his practice to helps patients eliminates neurological pain, stress, anxiety and depression effectively. Besides, he also received training from many masters from China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore in the early 80's, who taught him integrating the Body-Mind awareness to restore the patient's energy.
Dr.Ghim Lam, D.A.O.M. (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), who train intensively in integrating Chinese and western medicine to boost the hormonal and endocrine system of the body to obtain an immediate result since 1988. He combines Painless Abdominal Acupuncture, Face-Neck Acupuncture and Neurological Acupuncture into his practice to helps patients eliminates neurological pain, stress, anxiety and depression effectively. Besides, he also received training from many masters from China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore in the early 80's, who taught him integrating the Body-Mind awareness to restore the patient's energy.
Welcome! I am excited to help you achieve your health goals with natural medicine. Whether you are looking for ways to improve your health, seeking wellness care or wanting to address a specific issue, we can help. My clinic offers Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic and Herbal medicine. I have an extensive herbal pharmacy on site with granular, tincture and pill-form herbs. Acupuncturists can treat a vast array of diseases. I welcome all types of patients - just call / email me with questions.
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I believe that we have the greatest doctor in ourselves. It is a great gift from God but we forget it. Every kinds of medicine including acupuncture are just a helper to assist the inner doctor. I think that I am responsible for awakening the inner doctor using the oriental medicine to maximize the improvement.
For the result, I would like not only to give patients treatment but also to take a load off their mind as a lifetime companion. I like to helping people and making the world a better place.
I believe that we have the greatest doctor in ourselves. It is a great gift from God but we forget it. Every kinds of medicine including acupuncture are just a helper to assist the inner doctor. I think that I am responsible for awakening the inner doctor using the oriental medicine to maximize the improvement.
For the result, I would like not only to give patients treatment but also to take a load off their mind as a lifetime companion. I like to helping people and making the world a better place.
I have been in Chinese Medical Practice since 1986 after graduating from California Acupuncture College. I then enrolled in the Doctorate program at Samra Univ. of Oriental Medicine and received my credential in August 1988. I was licensed by the NCAA until 2007 and participated in their testing & licensing program.
In 1996, I had the pleasure of being part of a group to study acupuncture in a hospital setting at the XiYuan Hospital of PRC and attend the 2nd International Symposium on Medical Qi Gong. The group was present for the opening ceremonies of the first government sponsored Medical Qi Gong Academy where we also underwent a rigorous course of training. In January 2006 I completed the Acupuncture Orthopedics course given by Lerner Education and received my credential to become a Diplomate of Acupuncture Orthopedics (NBAO).
I have been in Chinese Medical Practice since 1986 after graduating from California Acupuncture College. I then enrolled in the Doctorate program at Samra Univ. of Oriental Medicine and received my credential in August 1988. I was licensed by the NCAA until 2007 and participated in their testing & licensing program.
In 1996, I had the pleasure of being part of a group to study acupuncture in a hospital setting at the XiYuan Hospital of PRC and attend the 2nd International Symposium on Medical Qi Gong. The group was present for the opening ceremonies of the first government sponsored Medical Qi Gong Academy where we also underwent a rigorous course of training. In January 2006 I completed the Acupuncture Orthopedics course given by Lerner Education and received my credential to become a Diplomate of Acupuncture Orthopedics (NBAO).
My main objective is to help others feel a renewed sense of energy & focus in their day-to-day lives and to help you achieve your maximum health potential. I believe that medicine is a partnership between Doctor and Patient and I will be available to you at every step of the journey to better health and wellbeing.
My focus is on Women's Health & Anti-Aging Medicine.
I am a member of The American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM); The American Acupuncture Council and The American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
My main objective is to help others feel a renewed sense of energy & focus in their day-to-day lives and to help you achieve your maximum health potential. I believe that medicine is a partnership between Doctor and Patient and I will be available to you at every step of the journey to better health and wellbeing.
My focus is on Women's Health & Anti-Aging Medicine.
I am a member of The American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM); The American Acupuncture Council and The American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
Let me help you rid your body of pain! There is no need to suffer another day waiting and hoping that "something" will come along to bring you relief. It is HERE! Acupuncture and Oriental medicine are 5000 year old miracles of human learning, genius and healing, carefully preserved as a treasure for humanity. With my 40 years of experience in Western and Eastern health care and over 20 as an acupuncturist, I have seen and helped thousands of patients who had given up hope of recovery!
Let me help you rid your body of pain! There is no need to suffer another day waiting and hoping that "something" will come along to bring you relief. It is HERE! Acupuncture and Oriental medicine are 5000 year old miracles of human learning, genius and healing, carefully preserved as a treasure for humanity. With my 40 years of experience in Western and Eastern health care and over 20 as an acupuncturist, I have seen and helped thousands of patients who had given up hope of recovery!
As a board licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, I specialize in pain and stress management.
I acknowledge that each patient has a unique set of circumstances that affect their overall well-being, taking into account both emotional and physical health.
Having studied in China and Korea, I combine the best of traditional and modern bioscience, to create a positive healing environment.
As a board licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, I specialize in pain and stress management.
I acknowledge that each patient has a unique set of circumstances that affect their overall well-being, taking into account both emotional and physical health.
Having studied in China and Korea, I combine the best of traditional and modern bioscience, to create a positive healing environment.
Word of mouth is the main form of advertisement for this serene center located in the Torrance, CA. Once you walk through the door, your worries from a stressful day or anxiety about aches and pains are completely put to ease by the caring and confident hands of Erika Barrantes. As a practitioner of Oriental Medicine which includes Acupuncture, Herbology, diet, nutrition, lifestyle counseling as well as Tai Qi, Qi Gong (physical exercise and Tui'na (manual therapies), Erika is dedicated and committed to assisting you in reaching & maintaining a state of balance & health.
Word of mouth is the main form of advertisement for this serene center located in the Torrance, CA. Once you walk through the door, your worries from a stressful day or anxiety about aches and pains are completely put to ease by the caring and confident hands of Erika Barrantes. As a practitioner of Oriental Medicine which includes Acupuncture, Herbology, diet, nutrition, lifestyle counseling as well as Tai Qi, Qi Gong (physical exercise and Tui'na (manual therapies), Erika is dedicated and committed to assisting you in reaching & maintaining a state of balance & health.
My ideal client is interested in returning themselves to optimal health, and is interested in doing what it takes to achieve that. I use acupuncture and Functional Medicine- science based herbalism and nutrition- to help them achieve these goals. I specialize in treating orthopedic pain conditions, Hashimotos's thyroiditis, Metabolic Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, autoimmune, digestive, inflammatory, and chronic ill health conditions. The mechanisms behind these are one and proper identification of the underlying issues and proper treatment and lifestyle modification can have a dramatic impact. I use modern lab work along with traditional methods to identify these issues.
My ideal client is interested in returning themselves to optimal health, and is interested in doing what it takes to achieve that. I use acupuncture and Functional Medicine- science based herbalism and nutrition- to help them achieve these goals. I specialize in treating orthopedic pain conditions, Hashimotos's thyroiditis, Metabolic Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, autoimmune, digestive, inflammatory, and chronic ill health conditions. The mechanisms behind these are one and proper identification of the underlying issues and proper treatment and lifestyle modification can have a dramatic impact. I use modern lab work along with traditional methods to identify these issues.
*They provide patients with a unique experience combining traditional, esoteric acupuncture and herbal medicine to achieve overall health and wellness such as disease improvement and anti-aging. They had been engaged in the study of herbal medicine for over twenty years in Korea. Dr. Woo Chung has taught herbology at the oriental medicine university after getting his Ph.D degree in oriental medicine from ALU. Dr. Soon Chung was a pharmacist in Korea and has worked as a Diabetes instructor for patients at the hospital of ChungAng University in Korea. They have practiced around 10 years at Newport Beach and Irvine also.
*They provide patients with a unique experience combining traditional, esoteric acupuncture and herbal medicine to achieve overall health and wellness such as disease improvement and anti-aging. They had been engaged in the study of herbal medicine for over twenty years in Korea. Dr. Woo Chung has taught herbology at the oriental medicine university after getting his Ph.D degree in oriental medicine from ALU. Dr. Soon Chung was a pharmacist in Korea and has worked as a Diabetes instructor for patients at the hospital of ChungAng University in Korea. They have practiced around 10 years at Newport Beach and Irvine also.
With 20+ years of practice in China and US, Dr. Wu has accumulated sophisticated experience on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases. Been practicing since 2001 as a licensed acupuncturist, She is a 1999 master alumna of Samra University of Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM Diplomat in Acupuncture & Herbal medicine, and research staff at UCLA. She started career as an attending physician in 1987 after graduating from Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Jing's considerate personality and flexible hours make patients willing to discuss their concerns, allowing her to make comprehensive treatment plans
With 20+ years of practice in China and US, Dr. Wu has accumulated sophisticated experience on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases. Been practicing since 2001 as a licensed acupuncturist, She is a 1999 master alumna of Samra University of Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM Diplomat in Acupuncture & Herbal medicine, and research staff at UCLA. She started career as an attending physician in 1987 after graduating from Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Jing's considerate personality and flexible hours make patients willing to discuss their concerns, allowing her to make comprehensive treatment plans
My goal is to address the root cause of each patient’s condition, not just the symptoms. During your initial visit, we’ll take time to understand your full health picture and create an individualized plan that may include acupuncture, herbal formulas, and nutritional support to bring your body and mind back into balance.”
With over 40 years of meditation practice alongside great masters, I bring a deep awareness of the mind–body connection into every session. I also hold certification from Acupuncture Without Borders and support patients in releasing trauma and restoring harmony on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.
My goal is to address the root cause of each patient’s condition, not just the symptoms. During your initial visit, we’ll take time to understand your full health picture and create an individualized plan that may include acupuncture, herbal formulas, and nutritional support to bring your body and mind back into balance.”
With over 40 years of meditation practice alongside great masters, I bring a deep awareness of the mind–body connection into every session. I also hold certification from Acupuncture Without Borders and support patients in releasing trauma and restoring harmony on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.
I do ear, scalp and body acupuncture and also use Abdominal Acupuncture and Gua sha (scraping therapy).
I do treat painful muscular and neuro conditions with Tui na massage and herbal prescriptions. we are seen many back and neck patients, athletes ankles injuries and shoulders pains. I also treat well post traumatic stress with Qi Kung and Kundalini Yoga Breathing. if you have medical reports I like to see patient XRay and MRI to help me with diagnosis.
I do ear, scalp and body acupuncture and also use Abdominal Acupuncture and Gua sha (scraping therapy).
I do treat painful muscular and neuro conditions with Tui na massage and herbal prescriptions. we are seen many back and neck patients, athletes ankles injuries and shoulders pains. I also treat well post traumatic stress with Qi Kung and Kundalini Yoga Breathing. if you have medical reports I like to see patient XRay and MRI to help me with diagnosis.
As an acupuncturist, my ultimate objective is to help the patients to feel the renewed sense of energy and obtain their maximum health potential. I focus on treating the root of pain, in other words, finding the cause of pain and prevent further aggravation. Acupuncture treatment is 45 minutes to an hour-long session, and areas of expertise mainly include pain management, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, sexual dysfunction, and infertility problems for both men and women.
As an acupuncturist, my ultimate objective is to help the patients to feel the renewed sense of energy and obtain their maximum health potential. I focus on treating the root of pain, in other words, finding the cause of pain and prevent further aggravation. Acupuncture treatment is 45 minutes to an hour-long session, and areas of expertise mainly include pain management, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, sexual dysfunction, and infertility problems for both men and women.
Acupuncture One Center focuses on healing the root cause of health problems. It is our mission to provide you with an environment where treatment is rendered by caring hands.
"The aim is not only to eliminate or alleviate symptoms, but to treat the underlying cause...and improve the quality of life"
Acupuncture One Center focuses on healing the root cause of health problems. It is our mission to provide you with an environment where treatment is rendered by caring hands.
"The aim is not only to eliminate or alleviate symptoms, but to treat the underlying cause...and improve the quality of life"
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