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Agnieszka Kurek DAOM
Todd Plymale-Mallory
Finding an elegant harmony in his clinical practice between Western Science and the Mind/Body/Spirit perspective of the East, Todd started his path in 1995 as a Massage therapist, then Studied Kinesiology and Religious Philosophy at Occidental College here in Los Angeles, and the completed his Masters in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Yo San University in Los Angeles in 2006. Then in 2009 he became a Diplomat of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics (1 of less than 1000 in the US) and now has decades of experience treating Orthopedic and Sports related injuries. Todd has been blessed to work with the world’s Elite Professional Tri-athletes, Top Professional Road/Cross/MTB and Track Cyclists, Top Mixed Martial Artists, NBA Players, Major Leaguers, AVP athletes, and many other amateur and elite level athletes.
More recently, Todd has been working with the American Institute of Psychiatry in Traditional Chinese Medicine to bring the ancient traditions of Taoist Five Element Shen (Spirit) Medicine back to the forefront of natural treatment of Mental Health Disorders.
Beyond the clinic and classroom settings, Todd is currently working on developing an integrated education curriculum for Acupuncturist and Massage Therapists, working to publish his first book, and will be giving regular lectures, seminars, and workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics. Additionally, Todd is a registered non-denominational minister and occasionally officiates weddings.
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Chana Ellenberger
Michael Wagenbrenner
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.
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Liana Thomas
Marleen Wager
(She/Her/Hers)
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.
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Felipe Martinez
Dr. Felipe Martinez, MD, EdD, is a fourth-year doctoral student and clinical intern in the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) program at Yo San University. He is currently completing advanced clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine while integrating his extensive background in Western medicine and education into a comprehensive approach to patient care.
Dr. Martinez holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Doctor of Education from Pepperdine University. His doctoral studies at Yo San University represent the convergence of multiple healing traditions, combining his medical training with advanced study in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and classical Eastern diagnostic methods. This multidisciplinary foundation allows him to approach patient care with both clinical precision and a deep respect for the philosophical principles underlying Chinese medicine.
His clinical interests include pain management, internal medicine, emotional and spiritual health, and the treatment of chronic and complex conditions. He is particularly drawn to cases where Western and Eastern medical perspectives can work in concert, offering patients a truly integrative model of care. His work is informed by an understanding of how physical symptoms often reflect deeper imbalances in the body’s energetic systems, and how addressing these patterns can support lasting healing.
Dr. Martinez approaches patient care with a holistic, patient-centered philosophy that honors the whole person. He emphasizes careful listening, individualized pattern differentiation, and treatment plans that may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and practical lifestyle guidance. He views the clinical relationship as a partnership, one in which patients are active participants in their own healing journey and are supported with both clinical expertise and genuine compassion.
In addition to his work in medicine, Dr. Martinez is a theologian and bilingual poet who writes in both Spanish and English. His background in the humanities deepens his sensitivity to the cultural, spiritual, and emotional dimensions of health and illness. He is fluent in Spanish, enabling him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds with greater cultural awareness and connection. His practice reflects a commitment to treating not only the body, but also the mind and spirit.
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Ruby Gee
Ruby Gee is in her final month of internship before graduating from YSU after 4.5 years of study. Many musculoskeletal issues experience accelerated healing with qi gong, proper diet and sleep. If you’re tired of pain and willing to do the work, Ruby and her supervisor can provide customized lifestyle and herbal formula recommendations along with your acupuncture treatment to further boost your self-healing.
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Chrystelle Cohen
Chrystelle Cohen is a fourth-year student intern at Yo San University Clinic, currently completing her clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
She is pursuing her education in acupuncture and herbal medicine with a deep appreciation for the holistic principles of Chinese medicine. Chrystelle believes that Chinese medicine is not limited to the treatment of specific conditions, but rather focuses on supporting the body’s natural ability to restore balance and maintain homeostasis.
Her approach to patient care is compassionate, open-minded, and patient-centered. She values treating each individual as a whole person and recognizes that physical, emotional, and environmental factors are deeply interconnected. Chrystelle strives to create a supportive healing environment where patients feel heard, respected, and cared for throughout their healing journey.
She is particularly inspired by the philosophy of becoming a sophisticated practitioner — one who looks beyond isolated symptoms and seeks to understand the dynamic and ever, changing nature of health and wellbeing. She believes that in order to care for others effectively, practitioners must also cultivate and maintain their own physical and mental balance.
She is deeply grateful to her patients for the opportunity to learn, grow, and continue evolving into a more thoughtful and compassionate practitioner.
Chrystelle is fluent in both English and French. she also understands Spanish and can speak a little.
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Suy Lim-Cruz
Joumana Mahieddine
Reina Amaro
Cynthia Wang
Dong Wang, or Cynthia holds a master and doctoral degree from Yo San University. Her specialty for Doctoral program is Women’s Health and Fertility, focusing on increasing IVF outcome, stimulating the blood flow in the uterus to treat dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea. She frequently treats patients with headaches including migraines, cluster and hormonal headaches, also good at relieving acute low back and neck pain. Dr. Wang is a professor at Yo San University, teaches Chinese medical terminology and herbal medicine. She is also a Chinese astrologist ,helping people resolve issues surrounding their birth chart. In her free time she enjoys qi gong, biking to the beach, cooking, reading Chinese astrology chart, and exploring the national parks.
Dong Wang, or Cynthia holds a master and doctoral degree from Yo San University. Her specialty fo... Read More
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.
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Yoshi B.
Koi Moon
Tignes Fisher
Emma Hogan
(She/her)
Nancy Chen
Christina Niven
Gillian Avina
Naseem Keyhani
Sheryl Cook
Zena Zendejas
Skylar Zhang
Mark Benjamin
Mark Benjamin, Dr of Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, graduated from Yo San University last year. Mark is committed to effective and integrated acupuncture treatment tailored to each patient. 25 years of teaching experience gives him the ability to relate and connect with a variety of ages and personalities.
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Hugo Hwang
(He/Him/His)
Hugo Hwang is a third-year intern completing his clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Yo San Clinic. He is currently pursuing his Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine at Yo San University. In patient care, his intention is to help restore mind, body and spiritual balance in harmony with nature. His approach is to facilitate a peaceful space for healing through grounding, listening, acknowledging and nurturing to gently support the journey back to self.
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Mallory Ruparel
Kyla Spivey
Leora Tofler
Zoe Senise
Beth Burzynski
Emmanuelle (Angel) Candelaria
Lisa Kim (CM)
Leaf Belviz
Tiana Sutherland
Marc Ryan
Marc Ryan, L.Ac., is a graduate of Cornell University and Yo San University and a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in California. He is highly regarded for his expertise in functional medicine. For over a decade, Marc has specialized in working with patients who have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hypothyroidism, having worked with thousands of individuals with these conditions and published two books with Hay House that detail his experience and philosophy of care. By combining ancient wisdom with modern science, he creates personalized treatment plans that provide lasting relief and improved quality of life. Beyond his practice, Marc finds joy in gardening and nurturing a relationship with living herbs and plants. He also enjoys incorporating mindfulness practices, such as meditation and qi gong. For fun, he enjoys painting and playing ukulele and guitar.
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Natalie Vie
Briney Lindemuth
Briney Lindemuth is a fourth-year student at Yo San University, where she is currently completing her clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is pursuing a Docorate degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She is committed to a holistic, patient-centered model of care and incorporates acupuncture alongside herbal medicine and lifestyle guidance to support overall well-being.
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Tniztney Reyes
Vanessa Pena
Anna Kim
Anna Kim is a fourth-year intern at Yo San University Clinic, currently completing her clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is currently pursuing her Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine at Yo San University.
Anna’s area of focus is in pain disorders: musculoskeletal, psychological, neurological, and chronic conditions. She also has an interest in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. She enjoys collaborating with patients to target specific and general areas of concern. She strives to continue exploring various styles of acupuncture methods to customize healing modalities for each patient.
Anna is fluent in Korean and currently working as an RN with 17 years of experience.
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Kirby Lottman
Mrs. Stacey Meepos
(she/her )
Georgia Smith
Keana Asgari
Kim Z. L.Ac.
Kim Zuniga is a licensed acupuncturist currently pursuing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) at Yo San University, with a focus on fertility and reproductive health. She works with patients seeking effective support for menstrual health, reproductive concerns, and overall well being. Kim’s approach integrates traditional Chinese medicine with modern, evidence-informed care to create treatments that are thoughtful, individualized, and effective. She is deeply committed to providing accessible care and giving back to the community that raised her. Outside the clinic, Kim enjoys spending time in nature, camping and hanging out with her 15-year-old dog, Justin.
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Quadrate Rokhshani
Shellonda Anderson
(she/they)
Makala Meyer
Hunter Truscott
(They/them)
Jonathon Campoli
Erika Medina
Perla Ramirez (CM)
Miriam E. L.Ac
Miriam is a California Board licensed acupuncturist and herbalist currently pursuing her doctoral degree (DAOM) with an emphasis on integrative internal medicine and longevity at Yo San University. She brings a unique perspective to her clinical work through her background in architecture. Miriam graduated from Yo San University’s Master’s program in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, receiving the Clinic Excellence Award. Miriam treats patients with a wide range of conditions including chronic fatigue, IBS/IBD, arthritis, weight management, musculoskeletal pain/injuries, insomnia, (peri)menopausal imbalances, and mental health. She is well-versed in chronic skin conditions having completed Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji’s diploma course in dermatology. She incorporates Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Tui Na, and nutrition into her practice, creating a personalized treatment plan for each patient. When helpful, she may include lab testing as part of an integrative approach to gain deeper insight. She has a particular interest in working with patients with autoimmune disorders and those undergoing cancer treatment as well as post-cancer care. She is currently completing an externship at the Disney Cancer Center, focusing on integrated breast cancer care. Her approach is deeply patient-centered and her techniques gentle and effective. Miriam is dedicated to getting to the root of the issue to bring the body back into balance. She values the healing journey as one where patient and practitioner work together, and believes Chinese Medicine empowers patients in their own healing. Outside the clinic, she enjoys time with family, hiking, and long walks on the beach. Languages : English, German, Arabic
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Chris Mealey
Leila Balter
(she/her/hers)
Leila Balter is a fourth-year student currently completing her clinical hours in the Master’s degree program at Yo San University.
She is passionate about supporting patients with emotional wellbeing, acute and chronic pain, women’s health, digestive health, and pediatrics.
Leila values treating the body as a whole, identifying the root cause of imbalance, and helping the body heal by reconnecting with its own wisdom.
Before beginning her studies at Yo San, and continuing throughout her schooling, Leila worked in a variety of performing arts and teaching roles. She speaks Hebrew and some Farsi.
She is honored to be part of your healing journey and looks forward to meeting you.
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Camellia Lee
(They/Them/Theirs)
Se habla Español: Español abajo
李道玲 Camellia Dao-Ling [they/she] is passionately engaged in an artistic practice of ancestral healing as liberatory community care.
Camellia believes that you heal yourself. Every modality - acupuncture, herbalism, guasha, tuina, cupping, InfiniChi®, moxa - is simply reminding your body of its own inner knowing. Camellia is here to support you in remembering your own power as the embodiment of your lineages’ potential for radical transformation.
Camellia is committed to increasing access to traditional medicine that is trauma-informed, gender-affirming, and culturally competent.
Descended from Taiwanese medical doctors and traditional medicine practitioners, Camellia weaves ancestral wisdom with liberatory, asset-based frameworks.
As a youth, Camellia organized with the Coalition to End Environmental Racism, the Chapel Hill NAACP, the Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association and the North Carolina NAACP. In 2010, they engaged in principled civil disobedience with Rev. Dr. William Barber II, chair of the national NAACP legislative political action committee and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Camellia approaches clinical practice with a critical lens honed at Brown University’s Department of Africana Studies.
While still an undergraduate, they led the syllabus creation and teaching of a course approved by the Brown University College Curriculum Council. In addition to earning academic awards, Camellia also secured funding for independent research in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. Their international oral history work resulted in the publication of the first book in English by Afro-Brazilian elder priestess Iya Agba Cici, with all royalties directed to the priestess herself.
Since 2006, Camellia has worked for educational equity because “Justice is what love looks like in public” (Cornel West). From Boyle Heights second-grade classrooms to curriculum writing for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Camellia brings a heart-centered, research-based approach to youth empowerment.
In 2019 Camellia began studying at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the 38-generation lineage of the Ni family. She is also a student of the Integral Way Tradition as taught by Hua-Ching Ni, Dr. Mao Shing Ni, and the College of Tao.
In this tradition, Camellia is a Certified Instructor of Self-Healing Qi Gong and a Level 2 Taoist Meditation Instructor through the International Taoist Meditation Institute. Under the supervision and training of the Dean of the InfiniChi® Medical Qi Gong Institute, Camellia fulfilled all four required courses of the complete InfiniChi® system. This includes over 135 documented hours of training in this 5,000 year-old modality over four years.
Camellia has been a member of 天后宫 (Chùa Bà Thiên Hậu) since 2012 and began studying Advanced Traditional Practice (esoteric Daoism) in 2022. Camellia has also studied under a Long Men Quan Zhen lineage through Parting Clouds Daoist Education. In 2022, Union Square & Co. published Camellia’s book Elemental Healing: A 5-Element Path for Ancestor Connection, Balanced Energy, and an Aligned Life.
In 2023, Camellia completed Council 1 training. Camellia is an apetebi Ifá and iyalorisa training under Oluwo Falokun Fasegun Ogunkeye and Iya Fayomi Osundoyin Egbeyemi of Ile Orunmila Afedefeyo. In 2022, the elders of Ode Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria initiated Camellia into the mysteries of Osun ati Obatala in the lineage of Chief Olota Egungun ati Olota Biiri Agba of Eposo land Prince Dr. Oluwo Falolu Adesanya Awoyade.
Camellia Dao-Ling [elle/ella] está apasionadamente comprometida con una práctica artística de curación ancestral como cuidado comunitario liberador.
Camelia cree que se cura a si mismo. Cada modalidad (acupuntura, herboristería, guasha, tuina, ventosas, InfiniChi®, moxa) simplemente le recuerda a su cuerpo su propio conocimiento interno.
Camellia está aquí para ayudarlo a recordar su propio poder como la encarnación del potencial de transformación radical de sus linajes.
Camellia se compromete a aumentar el acceso a la medicina tradicional que está informada sobre el trauma, competente culturalmente, y afirma el género.
Descendiente de médicos taiwaneses y practicantes de medicina tradicional, Camellia entrelaza la sabiduría ancestral con marcos liberadores basados en activos.
Cuando era joven, Camellia se organizó con la Coalición para Acabar con el Racismo Ambiental, la NAACP de Chapel Hill, la Asociación Vecinal Rogers-Eubanks y la NAACP de Carolina del Norte. En 2010, se involucró en desobediencia civil con el Reverendo Dr. William Barber II, presidente del comité nacional de acción política legislativa de la NAACP y copresidente de la Campaña de los Pobres: Un Llamado Nacional para el Avivamiento Moral. Camellia aborda la práctica clínica con una lente crítica perfeccionada en el Departamento de Estudios Africanos de Brown University.
Cuando aún era estudiantes universitarios, dirigió la creación del plan de estudios y la enseñanza de un curso aprobado por el Consejo Curricular de Brown University College. Además de obtener premios académicos, Camellia también obtuvo fondos para investigaciones independientes en Salvador de Bahía, Brasil. Su trabajo de historia oral internacional resultó en la publicación del primer libro en inglés de la sacerdotisa anciana afrobrasileña Iya Agba Cici, con todas los fondos dirigidos a la propia sacerdotisa.
Cuando aún era estudiante universitario, dirigio la creación del plan de estudios y la enseñanza de un curso aprobado por el Consejo Curricular de Brown University College. Además de obtener premios académicos, Camellia también obtuvo fondos para investigaciones independientes en Salvador de Bahía, Brasil. Su trabajo de historia oral internacional resultó en la publicación del primer libro en inglés de la sacerdotisa mayor afrobrasileña Iya Agba Cici, con todas las regalías dirigidas a la propia sacerdotisa.
Desde 2006, Camellia ha trabajado por la equidad educativa porque “La justicia es lo que parece el amor en público” (Cornel West). Desde las aulas de segundo grado de Boyle Heights hasta la redacción del plan de estudios para el Departamento de Educación Primaria y Secundaria de Massachusetts, Camellia aporta un enfoque centrado en el corazón y basado en la investigación para el empoderamiento de los jóvenes.
En 2019, Camellia comenzó a estudiar en la Universidad de Medicina Tradicional China Yo San en el linaje de 38 generaciones de la familia Ni. Elle también es estudiante de la Tradición del Camino Integral según lo enseñado por Hua-Ching Ni, el Dr. Mao Shing Ni y el Colegio del Tao.
En esta tradición, Camellia es Instructora Certificada de Qi Gong de Autocuración e Instructora de Meditación Taoísta de Nivel 2 a través del Instituto Internacional de Meditación Taoísta. Bajo la supervisión y capacitación del Decano del Instituto InfiniChi® Medical Qi Gong, Camellia completó los cuatro cursos requeridos del sistema InfiniChi® completo. Esto incluye más de 135 horas documentadas de capacitación en esta modalidad de 5.000 años de antigüedad durante cuatro años.
Camellia es miembro de 天后宫 (Chùa Bà Thiên HuU) desde 2012 y comenzó a estudiar Prácticas Tradicionales Avanzadas (Taoísmo esotérico) en 2022. Camellia también ha estudiado bajo un largo linaje Men Quan Zhen a través de la educación taoísta de Parting Clouds. En 2022, Union Square & Co. publicó el libro de Camelia Curación Elemental: Un Camino de 5 Elementos para la Conexión con los Antepasados, Energía Equilibrada y una Vida Alineada.
En 2023, Camellia completó la capacitación del Consejo 1. Camellia es una apetebi Ifá e iyalorisa con Oluwo Falokun Fasegun Ogunkeye e Iya Fayomi Osundoyin Egbeyemi de Ile Orunmila Afedefeyo. En 2022, los ancianos de Ode Remo, Estado de Ogun, Nigeria, iniciaron a Camelia en los misterios de Osun ati Obatala en el linaje del Jefe Olota Egungun ati Olota Biiri Agba del Príncipe de la tierra de Eposo, el Dr. Oluwo Falolu Adesanya Awoyade.
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Angee Ni
Kayla Pimentel
Nikki Tabatabai
Camila Esposito
Dr. Wing-Benn Deng
Wing-Benn Deng, L.Ac., Ph.D., widely known as Dr. Wing, is a compassionate and seasoned practitioner devoted to restoring the body, mind, and spirit through the art and science of healing. With over two decades of clinical experience, he has guided countless patients toward renewed vitality and harmony through his integrative approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Originally from Taiwan, Dr. Wing came to the United States in 1995 to pursue his passion for medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego, where his scientific training deepened his appreciation for the human body’s remarkable intelligence and resilience. His own healing journey later inspired a shift from treating illness to nurturing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Wing completed his Master’s degree at Yo San University and later earned his Ph.D., specializing in I-Ching acupuncture, an advanced system that unites energetic balance, emotional harmony, and spiritual awareness. His doctoral research and clinical practice emphasize pain management, digestive disorders, stress regulation, fertility support, seasonal allergies, blood pressure balance, and senior health—always with the goal of helping each patient rediscover their innate capacity for balance and healing.
As the founder of Dr. Wing Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic in Los Angeles, he provides thoughtful, individualized care rooted in compassion and clarity. His philosophy is that treatment does not end on the treatment table. True healing also involves cultivating balance through mindful nutrition, stress management, daily movement, adequate rest and sleep, and awareness of one’s inner state. By weaving these elements together, Dr. Wing helps patients build a sustainable foundation for long-term well-being.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Wing teaches and mentors future practitioners at Yo San University, where he shares not only his technical expertise but also the deeper essence of healing: to restore the energy of the body, the peace of the mind, and the light of the spirit.
Patients and students alike value his gentle presence, thoughtful listening, and genuine care. For Dr. Wing, every treatment is an opportunity to help others reconnect with their natural rhythm, awaken inner harmony, and live with greater balance and awareness.
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Nicole Robbins
PhiVan Ha
Anna Czosnyka
Carolyn Hoong
Tanya Garcia (CM)
Honey Eliasi
Kristina Elminoufi, Ph.D, L.Ac
Kristina Elminoufi, L.Ac., Ph.D., is a California board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist with Master’s degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Psychology and a Ph.D. in Sociology. Her clinical training includes Venice Family Clinic, Yo San University Community Clinic, and advanced study in acupuncture psychiatry and pediatrics.
Dr. Elminoufi specializes in women’s health, fertility, IVF, pregnancy, menopause, and mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and spectrum disorders. She is passionate about pediatric care, offering acupuncture and gentle, non-needle techniques like Shonishin, ear seeds, press tacks, cupping, and massage for children. She also treats chronic pain and complex internal conditions, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Long COVID, sleep disorders, and gastrointestinal issues.
Fluent in English and German, Dr. Elminoufi’s integrative approach combines acupuncture, electroacupuncture, ashi needling, custom herbal medicine, nutrition, lab work, and lifestyle guidance to support the whole person—physically, emotionally, and energetically. Known for her warm, collaborative care, she helps patients of all ages restore balance and lasting wellness.
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Jenny Smith
(She/Her)
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.
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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.
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Ali Hakimi
Dr. Ali Hakimi(FABORM) Board Certified Reproductive Acupuncturist
Ali Hakimi is a Fellow of American Board of Reproductive Medicine(ABORM) and specializes in reproductive health for enhancing natural fertility as well improving IVF outcomes. Dr Hakimi provides day of IVF Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET) Acupuncture on-site at area IVF clinics. As a certified Fellow of the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM), the areas of his clinical focus includes regulating hormones and menstrual cycles, reducing stress, improving blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, improving thickness of the uterine lining and lessening of the IVF medications side effects as well a as reducing miscarriage.
He holds doctorate degrees from Yo San University, Five Branches University and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and also is a Ph. D candidate from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine.
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Juraporn Gilliam
Mark Sagato
Mark Sagato has spent years helping patients with chronic and difficult to treat diseases. He focuses on a wide range of internal medicine concerns and chronic pain. He’s worked extensively with digestive, auto-immune, degenerative, neurological, dermatological, and women’s health issues.
Mark began practicing Chinese medicine over 15 years ago, later on receiving his Master’s from Yo San University. After school he continued his education, studying advanced styles of classical acupuncture and learning to treat even the most complicated diseases.
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Danielle Schreiber
(she/her/hers)
Sam Carrillio
Stefanie Fletcher
Natalia Postolati
Ashley Wren
Alice Walther
Anisa Kassim
Farhad Besharati
Abdulla Zainel
Jessica De Leon, L.Ac
Alireza Feiz
Jiling Hu
Lana Johnson
Benny Lin
Gabriel Donovan
Stephanie Lawee
Elisa Halma
Elisa Halma is a clinic intern and in her fourth year of study at Yo San University pursuing her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine degree. Elisa is particularly interested in understanding the mind-body connection and how it contributes to longevity and a purposeful peaceful life. Elisa’s experience with qi cultivation and Taoist studies inspires her to treat patients seeking balanced vitality, graceful aging and fertility for both men and women. Prior to studying Traditional Chinese Medicine, Elisa had conservatory training in concert dance, classical singing and theatre and embodies the wisdom and virtues from these art forms as she holistically approaches each patient. Elisa is a Certified Instructor through College of Tao and currently teaches Self-Healing Qigong to the public Monday mornings 8-9am on the Yo San University campus.
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Seann Avery
Alexis Drucker
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Emily Von Urff
Emily Von Urff is a fourth-year intern at the YSU Clinic and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her interests include autoimmune conditions, women’s health, and mental wellbeing. She values patient-centered care and integrative collaboration, helping patients find the best practices for their health.
Emily Von Urff is a fourth-year intern at the YSU Clinic and is currently pursuing her Master’s i... Read More
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