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Senior Practitioners - Acupuncture
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Specialty Clinic - Acupuncture (Doctoral Students)
The specialty clinic for Healthy Aging/Longevity Medicine and Women's Health/Reproductive Medicine is hosted on Monday nights, Thursday nights, Saturday's, and Sunday's by the doctoral students of Yo San University.
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Jenifer Aguayo
Gillian Avina
Sarah Baker
Farhad Besharati
Sam Carrillio
Yuhong Chen
A seasoned acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner trained in China and in the US, Dr. Chen received her Bachelor of Medicine (B Med) in Chinese Medicine from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) from Samra University in Los Angeles. Dr. Chen has over 30 years’ experience providing excellent patient care in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Chen’s clinical specialties include Women’s Health, Dermatology, Pain Management and General Internal Medicine, to name a few. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Chen is also a clinical faculty at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where she teaches and supervises final-year clinical interns. She believes that TCM is both a science and art, and a philosophy dealing with human health and loves to see people benefit from TCM.
A seasoned acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner trained in China and i... Read More
Linda Chung
I Ching Class
Jessica De Leon, L.Ac
Ramona Deonauth
Marcela Desir
Gabriel Donovan
Miriam E.
Kristina Elminoufi, Ph.D, L.Ac
Kristina Elminoufi, L.Ac., Ph.D is a California board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist. She received dual Master degrees in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Yo San University, CA) and psychology (WWU in Germany) as well as a PhD in Sociology. Furthermore she completed an externship with Venice Family Clinic serving low-income communities in Venice, CA, a year long fellowship at Yo San University community clinic as well as an extensive Acupuncture Psychiatry training let by Dr. Joseph Yang.
Dr. Elminoufi uses an integrative approach to patient care. She specializes in WOMENS HEALTH including infertility, pregnancy and postpartum care as well as PSYCHO- EMOTIONAL DISTRESS CONDITIONS like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD/ADD, OCD, spectrum disorders in adults, adolescents, and children. She loves working with children and adolescence to help mitigate all types of PEDIATRIC CONDITIONS utilizing not just needles but also press tags, seeds, cupping, massage and special pediatric scraping techniques appropriate to the respective age and condition of the child. Furthermore Dr. Elminoufi has extensive experience treating CHRONIC PAIN DISORDERS such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), Long Covid and well as immune system disorders, sleep issues, GI conditions, allergies and migraine headaches. She uses a holistic approach to inform her patient care and will use modalities like electroacupuncture, traditional fire cupping therapy, gua sha, tui-na massage, trigger point needling, herbal formulas, dietary and lifestyle guidelines as needed. She is a firm believer in integrative medicine and works closely in conjunction with fellow health care providers of all disciplines to ensure a successful treatment protocol for each and every patient.
Kristina Elminoufi, L.Ac., Ph.D is a California board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist. She ... Read More
Alireza Feiz
Reza Feiz
Alex Ferri
Stefanie Fletcher
Esmeralda Galvez
Stacy Gentile
Juraporn Gilliam
Anne Gordon
PhiVan Ha
Dr. Ali Hakimi
Dr. Hakimi holds a Doctorate from Five Branches University and graduate of the Yo San University Doctoral program with a specialty in Women’s Health & Reproductive Medicine. Currently he is also a Ph.D candidate at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China pursuing research in the treatment of Post- Stroke Spasticity with acupuncture.
His clinical focus is on the treatment of subfertility/infertility and related issues including menstrual disorders, diminished ovarian reserve, PCOS, improving IVF and frozen embryo transfer outcomes, miscarriage, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Dr. Hakimi also has experience treating chronic conditions including arthritis, diabetes, psycho-emotional issues, cardiovascular diseases, and long-COVID Symptoms.
Dr. Hakimi holds a Doctorate from Five Branches University and graduate of the Yo San University ... Read More
Harout Halajian
Galit Hasson
Ali Hazavei
Anna Hoang
Robert Hoffman
Robert Hoffman holds a Master’s degree from Yo San University, and his doctorate from Five Branches University. Currently, he is also a PhD candidate at Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University in Hangzhou, China. His current research is in the use of mushrooms as adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment, and the role of Chinese herbs in T cell regulation. Dr. Hoffman is the President and CEO at YSU where he also serves on both the master’s and doctoral faculties. In addition to his work at the university, Dr. Hoffman serves on the board of the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), and is an ordained 23rd generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition.
Robert Hoffman holds a Master’s degree from Yo San University, and his doctorate from Five Branch... Read More
Jiling Hu
Martha Jin
Anisa Kassim
Isaac Kaufman
Emily Keaty
Carol King
Janice Knight
Agnieszka Kurek
Adam Kurzfeld
Joshua Kwon
Lawrence Lau
Lawrence holds a western allopathic medical degree from the National University of Singapore in Singapore, as well as a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) from Samra University in Los Angeles. With over 25 years’ experience in integrative care, his clinical specialties include internal medicine, oncology, and TCM health cultivation & longevity medicine.
Lawrence holds a western allopathic medical degree from the National University of Singapore in S... Read More
Stephanie Lawee
Brenda Lee
Elizabeth Lee
Rosa Lin
Jessica Luca
Jessica Luca is a compassionate acupuncturist with the exceptional ability to connect with her patients. Born and raised in the South Bay, she has a deep care and connection with her community. She is passionate about helping people transform their health in practical ways.
She gained experience in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Yo San University, with a focus on chronic pain conditions. She also enjoys focusing on helping people decrease stress and improve general quality of life. Her goal is to help people realize their potential to live their best lives and help them age gracefully.
Her gentle approach allows her to effectively treat many different conditions. Using her expertise, she carefully selects various techniques and modalities to fit each individual. She is committed to ensuring that her patients leave her treatments feeling better than when they arrived.
Jessica Luca is a compassionate acupuncturist with the exceptional ability to connect with her pa... Read More
Arik Naylous
Yu-Shien Ni
Sara Nichols
Michael Okyere
Sophia Olivieri
Amanda Ortiz
Adrianne Oswald
Solla Pizzuto
Todd Plymale-Mallory
Xitlali Pulido
Nicole Robbins
Lazaro Rodriguez Neninger
Mark Sagato
Mark Sagato began his journey into traditional Chinese medicine as a teenager after being introduced to qi gong through his first teacher. From a young age, it was clear to him that this was his calling. At 19 he began his formal education in this medicine studying tui na, a traditional form of Chinese acupressure, and later went on to receive a master’s degree in acupuncture and herbal medicine from Yo San University.
His focus is on restoring the body and mind. He specializes in treating chronic issues and mental/emotional health, helping patients resolve even the most difficult issues. He uses a very gentle style of acupuncture, combined with herbs, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle practices specific to each patient.
Mark sees acupuncture as a high art form with the ability to transform people’s lives. His goal is to help as many people as he can to improve their health and expand their awareness.
Mark Sagato began his journey into traditional Chinese medicine as a teenager after being introdu... Read More
Danielle Schreiber
Abbey Seiden
Nathalie Shapiro
Ms. Jeramy Shirley Dipl.OM, L.Ac.
Jeramy specializes in Kiiko Matsumoto Style Japanese acupuncture. A highly developed system of palpation, Hara Diagnosis, is used to discover areas of physical and energetic blockage. Specific acupuncture points are then chosen which can produce relief. Japanese Hara Diagnosis has its foundations in the same ancient acupuncture texts as Traditional Chinese Medicine. This style of acupuncture is highly effective for treating chronic neck and shoulder conditions, complex internal disorders, and pain anywhere in the body. Jeramy will soon complete the requirements for a certificate granted by Kiiko to her students.
Jeramy has been practicing since 2016. She holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University. She is Board Certified to practice TCM in both California and nationally. She is a UCLA graduate with a background in education. While a student at Yo San, Jeramy completed externships at Venice Family Clinic and Venice Family Pain Clinic. After graduating, she served as a teaching assistant for new interns in the clinic. She has also worked with students in the capacity of Herbalist in Yo San’s Herbal Pharmacy. Additionally, she enjoyed practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Clinical Fellow at Yo San Blount Community Clinic. Jeramy has training in Women’s Health, depression, anxiety, stress, the nervous system, the immune system, gastrointestinal issues, headaches, and more.
Jeramy specializes in Kiiko Matsumoto Style Japanese acupuncture. A highly developed system of pa... Read More
Ruth Sie
Robbie Simon
Jenny Smith
Kyla Spivey
Jasmine Tabankia
Parastoo Taghinia
Aja Terwilliger
Clinic Theater Class
Alexandre Theodorakis
Ian Turley
Lena Uemura
Jenna Vitale
Marleen Wager
(She/Her/Hers)
My name is Marleen Wager
and I look forward to supporting you, wholly. My journey toward TCM began with person touch through my own experience receiving treatment. Suffering a ruptured ectopic pregnancy resulting in emergency surgery, it was this shapeshifting episode of my corporeal essence that sparked my reverence for this medicine. The specialties that captivate my interest include reproductive, digestive, and cosmetic systems of wellness - realigning balance at the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
In my time outside of school
I am the proud mother [human & dog] to a spirited one year old & doberman mix rescue, both of which inspire my commitment to nurturing the health of individuals looking to live well, build their families, age gracefully, and support their innate uniqueness. I am also a fashion enthusiast and music lover, currently teaching myself to play the piano and exploring the art of knitting. This blend of creativity and care shapes my philosophy as a healer and enriches my life personally and professionally.
My name is Marleen Wager and I look forward to supporting you, wholly. My journey toward TCM bega... Read More
Alice Walther
Cynthia Wang
Dong Wang, or Cynthia, is a graduate of both YSU’s Master’s program and the Doctoral program with a specialty in Women’s Health and Fertility. She frequently treats patients with headaches including migraines, cluster and hormonal headaches, and gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Wang also teaches in the master’s department focusing on Chinese medical terminology and herbal medicine, and is a Chinese astrologist helping people resolve issues surrounding their birth chart. In her free time she enjoys hot yoga, hiking and traveling.
Dong Wang, or Cynthia, is a graduate of both YSU’s Master’s program and the Doctoral program with... Read More
Jillian Wang
Ashley Wren
Jennifer Yeh
Abdulla Zainel
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