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I am a graduate of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College). I completed over 4,000 hours of clinical training that included a clinical internship in Zhejiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China). I am a NCCAOM National Board Certified Acupuncturist, specializing in (but not limited to) sports medicine, pain management and Tui Na (Chinese medical massage). In addition to my formal studies, I have completed several certifications in Advance Needling and Anatomical Acupuncture.

I was born in Mexico City. I started my studies in Taijiquan, Qigong and Gongfu in 1986. Since then I have participated in dozens of seminars and workshops in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Canada, USA and China. I am a certified instructor of the Five Sections Taijiquan Program. In Puerto Rico, I taught medical qigong in the Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo for 12 years. I used to Rock Climb in a semiprofessional bases. I am married and have two wonderful boys, and I am also an enthusiast photographer.

I started to learn/use Saam acupuncture in 2024.

Kate August was born and raised in the Bay Area and finds inspiration by our diverse communities and landscape. She is a graduate of ACCHS in Oakland, where she received a Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. During her last year in graduate school she met Toby Daly and was quickly inspired by the Sa’am Four Needle technique. She comes to the field with ten years experience as an educator and clinical western herbalist and is staff faculty at the California School of Herbal Studies. As an herbal medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, she believes in the body’s innate ability to heal when provided the correct support and environment. The ebb and flow of the seasons is a guiding force for our well being & our emotional and physical bodies are deeply connected. With a particular interest in pain management and elderly support, Kate is honored to treat people during all stages of life. She believes that all people have the right to live comfortably in their minds & bodies. When not in the clinic you can find her playing in nature, preferably by the water’s edge.

Jennifer (she/her) is a Licensed Acupuncturist living and working in the Highland Park neighborhood of East Los Angeles. Jennifer studied at both the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) in New York City and Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, CA where she graduated summa cum laude. She has been studying Herbal Dermatology with Mazin Al-Khafaji since 2014, and is a member of the International Registry of Chinese Medicine Dermatology & Inflammatory Disease. In 2021 she fell in love with the Sa’am Korean 4-needle technique acupuncture style, which she continues to learn from Toby Daly. Jennifer’s clinical interests include dermatology work, pain management, psycho-emotional issues, digestive disorders and internal medicine.

Fang Cai (pronounced “Fong Tzai”) is a licensed practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in North Carolina, nationally certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, and has a specialty certification from the International TCM Dermatology Association.

Fang obtained a B.A. in Biology from Swarthmore College. She began to study Chinese medicine in Shanghai, China, and received a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture. She has been involved with various aspects of acupuncture research at academic institutions, but her primary love is figuring out clinical puzzles that improve her patients’ quality of life.

Fang sees a wide variety of internal medicine conditions. She has specialty dermatology training for issues such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis, and is passionate about helping people feel comfortable in their own skin. Her other specialties include allergies; vision support; women’s health; and immune system regulation including post-viral/bacterial lingering illness.

Kiki is a licensed Acupuncturist practicing in Colchester, Vermont since 2003. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at San Francisco State University in 1996. In 2003, she earned a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific School of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. From 2012-2022, Kiki attended Sharon Weizenbaum’s Graduate Mentorship Program and was introduced to Sa’am Acupuncture during this time. In 2020, Kiki began studying Sa’am with Toby Daly, PhD., LAc. and has seen a remarkable shift in her patients’ healing ever since.

My exposure to Asian medicine and healing began with the study of Tai Ji Quan in Boston’s Chinatown in the 1980s. When finally ready to work with people full time I began an engaging three years of study at The New England School of Acupuncture, graduating in 2001. Since 2002 I have had a private practice in the Cleveland, OH area specializing in fertility, but also treating many other conditions. In addition to my private practice, I have, in the past, also worked five years at The Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine and three years at University Hospitals’ Center for Women’s Health. My curiosity has led me to devoted study with an acupuncturist who specialized in Korean Hand Therapy, and also with Jeffrey Yuen, and more recently to study this Sa’am system with its emphasis on constitutional treatment.

A few years after starting my practice in in 2000, I was ignited by the community acupuncture model. Years of holding space in community clinics have given me an infinite awe for our bodies’ innate ability to heal, particularly when assisted by a few well-placed needles and a safe environment. To access this self-regulation, we need to begin to inhabit our bodies. As someone who re-learns that lesson frequently, I bring my own mindfulness practice to clinic. I often see my most important job as helping patients to befriend and trust their bodies, whatever their health concerns.

In 2021 I fell in love with Saam acupuncture, which continues to teach me about the dance of simplicity and intricacy. Patients love Saam treatments too! I’ve also been drawn back to the deep study of classical Chinese herbalism via Sharon Weizenbaum’s Graduate Mentorship Program. Both disciplines are endlessly challenging and enriching.

Emma is a Licensed Acupuncturist and herbalist practicing just outside of Ann Arbor, MI. Emma received her B.A from Oberlin College before attending the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, CA where she received her Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Emma is an avid learner and has studied extensively with teachers such as Lonny Jarrett and Heiner Fruehauf. She began practicing Sa’am acupuncture in 2023 and it has transformed her practice. Emma has a deep love and appreciation for the beauty and power of East Asian medicine. She sees a wide range of conditions at her clinic.

My work as a healer, teacher and mentor is supported by a strong foundation of theoretical understanding and clinical experience, including 20+ years of Chinese, Energetic and Herbal medical practice. This work is the fulfillment of my life’s purpose to serve, alleviate suffering and facilitate the alchemy of transformation in the lives of my patients.
Training: Master’s Degree in Acupuncture from the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture Gainesville, Florida. Extensive post graduate training in Sa’am Acupuncture, Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine, Plant Spirit Medicine, and nutrition.

I am a California & nationally licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. I received my Masters of Science from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. In my practice, I have a focus on healing from trauma and chronic illness, primarily through Saam acupuncture and classical herbal medicine. My work is also grounded in over 20 years in community organizing and somatic healing.