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about us : the my acu spa family
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Learn more about our practitioners by clicking on
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| •Erica Appenzeller, L.Ac. |
•Natalia
Romano-Williams, H.H.P.
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•Ansley
Parrish, LMT
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| •Peggy
Leong, L.Ac. |
•Meghan Griffin, L.Ac. |
•Dana Garced, L.Ac.
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| •Dr. Greg
Rothstein, D.C. |
•Cary Clark, L.Ac.
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•Brett Rabin, L.Ac. |
| •Kellen Schieberl, L.Ac. |
•Yael Ben-Porat, L.Ac. |
•Christian Hellmers, C.N.,
QRA
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Jamie Wemette, M.S., LMT, Owner
Massage
Jamie holds a Master's of Science in
Traditional Oriental Medicine from
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. As a young entrepreneur, Jamie is
combining her ability to see something great in other people, her
finance and real estate background, her strong business acumen and her
record of success with recognizing and realizing excellent business
opportunities.
Jamie began her career serving in the United States Navy and Navy
Reserves. She then moved into the financial world, starting as an
intern with Solomon & Smith Barney, becoming highly successful as
she specialized in educational seminars to recruit new clients.
Moving into the residential real estate arena, Jamie has owned three
homes and has been a residential landlord for over six years.
Jamie also has a degree in Medical Assisting and a diploma in
Phlebotomy. With a love for people, she has assisted the
homeless, hospice and senior clinics, while volunteering at Horizon
Church.
With My Acu Spa, Jamie is now moving into the world of commercial real
estate, using it as a way to better a community and create awareness
that others are in need of our help. She is a strong single
mother, who is deeply in love with her daughter, Sofia. She is
currently awaiting the California State Exam to receive her
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Jaime Kornsweig, M.S., L.Ac., Owner
The Soul Mate Manifesto
Workshop
Jaime Kornsweig earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology from the
University of Maryland, graduating Magna cum Laude. She received
her Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from the
highly regarded Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, the institution
at which she is currently the Dean of Students, a faculty member and a
Doctoral fellow. Her research in the Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine (DAOM) program involves a survey of the English-language texts
addressing the psychological aspect of Chinese medicine.
Jaime is also a licensed acupuncturist, life coach, teacher and
workshop facilitator. She created The
Soul
Mate
Manifesto, a workshop that teaches attendees and
listeners how to attract a deeply satisfying relationship and
fulfilling, sustainable love. The
Soul Mate Manifesto is a step-by-step process involving the
faciliation of self-explorative exercises and activities to attract a
soul mate. My Acu Spa will be hosting The Soul Mate Manifesto workshop
in February 2011.
With an extensive knowledge of Western psychological theories and
Eastern healing philosophies, she understands the importance of the
mind-body-spirit connection. In addition to acupuncture and other
Chinese medical modalities, she synthesizes coaching techniques,
meditative instruction and intuitive tools to help uncover her clients’
true potential. Jaime specializes in treating psycho-emotional
disorders, specifically anxiety, depression, frustration and a general
feeling of being stuck or lost. |
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Erica Appenzeller, M.S., L.Ac.
Acupuncture, Massage, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Erica is a fully licensed and California board certified
Acupuncturist. She earned a Masters of Science in Traditional
Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San
Diego. She is also a faculty member at Pacific College, assisting in
Anatomy, Physical Exam and Orthopedic Testing classes. She holds a
Bachelor of Science from UC Davis in Wildlife Biology.
Erica specializes in helping ease acute and chronic pain, as well as
chronic stress related disorders. She combines traditional
(TCM) and modern (sports medicine) styles of acupuncture with Chinese
herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, massage and home exercises to
get her patients feeling better as quickly as possible. She is a
certified Asian Body Therapist and frequently incorporates massage into
her treatments. |
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Dr. Greg Rothstein, D.C.
Chiropractic Care
Dr. Greg has over 11 years of practice in Orange and San Diego
counties. He combines different original Chiropractic techniques like:
Gonstead, Thompson, Flexion distraction, SOT and Activator. Treating at
sport side events like surfing, triathlons and golfing, Greg entertains
athletes with the complimentary nature of Physiotherapy Techniques with
Chiropractic like: NMT, Nimmo, PIR, Proprioceptive Balancing, Taping
and active/passive muscle release techniques.
"A personalized approach is important, everyone is different in
presentation and responds differently to each modality. I enjoy the
challenges of the profession and look forward to continually expanding
my experience and education in my field and other fields related." |
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Dana Garced, M.S., L.Ac.
Holistic Skin Care/ Esthetician
Services
Dana is a Certified Holistic Esthetician. Dana’s interest in natural
skincare began 10 years ago as she was concocting masks and other
beauty products from herbs and ingredients found in her mom’s kitchen.
During this time she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication
and Journalism studies from New York University. Realizing her passions
lied elsewhere, she spent a year traveling Central America to figure it
out. It was at this time she was exposed to different holistic healing
modalities and skin care therapies.
Upon her return to NYC, she knew that she wanted to study herbs and be
in the field of holistic healing and enrolled in Pacific College of
Oriental Medicine. Three years into the program she transferred to the
San Diego campus and finished her last year earning a Master of Science
in Traditional Oriental Medicine. A facial rejuvenation course taken in
her last semester at PCOM inspired her to enroll in an Esthetician
program to study the skin in depth and learn more about skin care.
Always striving for the best, she chose Bellus Academy, which was named
best school of 2008 by Modern Salon. After graduation she took an
advanced training program to become a certified holistic esthetician
and learn about the most up to date holistic technologies, ingredients,
and techniques in skin care.
As an Licensed Acupuncturist and a Certified Holistic Esthetician, her
in-depth knowledge of Oriental medicine and skincare allow her to
assess your individual needs and utilize the best in Oriental medicine,
natural products, and state-of-the-art equipment to achieve visible and
lasting results. Remember, beautiful skin is healthy skin! |
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Kellen Schieberl, M.S., L.Ac.
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Kellen holds a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego. Her undergraduate
degree is a Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences from the University
Nevada, Reno.
She has always taken interest in the human body and health as a whole,
with the mind, body, and spirit being connected and balanced for
optimum health. She also has an interest in implementing a complete
preventative health care plan for her patients as an integral part of
her practice. Kellen's treatment specialties include Acupuncture,
Chinese Herbs, Diet and Exercise as necessary modalities to promote
balance and well-being for her patients, as well as for herself.
Kellen's hobbies include a practice in martial arts, which has led her
to the treatment of acute trauma and orthopedic injuries using herbal
linaments and poultices in addition to acupuncture.
Her special interests include Preventative Medicine, Orthopedics,
Women's Health, Acute trauma, and Stress and Anxiety Management. |
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Brett Rabin, M.S., L.Ac.
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Brett is a California Licensed Acupuncturist with a Masters of Science
in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College in San Diego. As
a lifelong athlete and avid participant in recreational sports, Brett
has gained invaluable insight into human anatomy, physiology, and
biomechanics. Throughout his studies at Pacific College, Brett trained
under several renowned practitioners in the fields of Pain Management
and Sports Medicine Acupuncture. He has completed advanced
graduate-level classes in Orthopedic Acupuncture and Integrative Pain
Management. Brett spent several semesters as an Intern in the PCOM
clinic utilizing these techniques, and well as treating
student-athletes at the UCSD-RIMAC sports training facility. Brett has
participated in extensive seminars focusing upon the treatment of
orthopedic disorders utilizing acupuncture and corrective exercises.
Brett utilizes an integrative approach to heath-care by combining the
principles of Eastern medicine with the science of Western medicine. He
employs a variety of needling techniques, including the use of Motor
Points to treat local pain, muscular discomfort, and structural
imbalances. Brett remains committed to practicing Functional Medicine,
an approach to healthcare that focuses upon the root causes of disease,
and views the body as one integrated system, not a collection of
independent organs divided up by medical specialties. |
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Cary Clark, M.S., L.Ac.
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nambudripad's Allergy
Elimination Techniques (NAET®)
Cary is specially certified to treat allergies, using NAET, which
incorporates kinesiology, acupuncture and acupressure techniques in
order to clear allergens in a drug-free, non-invasive way. In
addition to allergy clearing, Cary is qualified to perform Facial
Rejuvenation Acupuncture, which involves a series of acupuncture
treatments to help reverse the aging process in a natural and
non-invasive manner. Her other areas of interest include treatment of
orthopedic disorders, women’s health, drug and alcohol addiction,
stress management and preventive medicine. Her goal is to treat
each patient with a holistic approach, which allows for optimal
results.
Cary is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a master’s degree
in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental
Medicine in San Diego. She focuses her practice on acupuncture,
herbology, Chinese medical massage, nutritional counseling and
lifestyle modification.
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Ansley Parrish, LMT
Massage
Ansley is a Licensed Massage Therapist through the California Massage
Therapy Council (#47156). She graduated from The Body Mind College,
studying specifically in therapeutic massage that incorporates many
modalities like deep tissue, trigger point therapy, & passive joint
movement to give clients a satisfying and highly therapeutic massage
session.
Along with therapeutic massage, she enjoys imparting the calming &
natural healing effects of relaxation massage to her clients…we all can
use it!
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Natalia Romano-Willliams, H.H.P., L.MT.
Massage
Natalia was born and raised in tropical So. East Mexico by her single
mother of two. She grew up traveling and understanding our connection
to Mother Earth. After living in the US for some years she read the
Mastery of Love & The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and they
changed her life.
Seeking a holistic lifestyle and elevated love vibration she took 200
Hrs at Lake Tahoe Massage School in early 2004. A path to self love and
self healing took her back to her roots where she apprenticed to assist
in Temazcal (Sweat Lodge) and Cleansing Ceremonies in the Yucatan
Peninsula. Upon her move to San Diego in late ‘05 she attended Self
Heal School in OB to soak up Herbs and Nutrition. While aspiring to
become a school teacher and half way into a Bachelor’s degree she
followed the urge to reinstate and expand her knowledge of Massage
Therapy. She enrolled at Mueller College of Holistic Health to receive
a Holistic Health Practitioner Certificate of 1,000 Hrs in Integrated
Bodywork and restore a nurturing vibration.
Aware of the Body-Mind-Soul connection she considers the layers of
Healing that can be transformed by intention with touch. Natalia’s
practice took on the name Sacred Cocoon & suggests that we can all
“shed the old self and emerge into a new reality.” Modalities: Swedish,
Cranio-Sacral, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, Sports, Deep Tissue,
Chi Nei Tsang (Internal organ massage), and use of Crystals to balance
Energy Chakras. |
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Yael Ben-Porat, M.S., L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.
Acupuncture, Massage, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Yael Ben-Porat, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M Yael’s initial interest in the
diversity in approach to the human condition is evidenced by her early
career choice to pursue a BA degree in Cultural Anthropology with an
emphasis in the Anthropology of Medical Practice from UCSD. As Managing
Editor of the Journal of Medicinal Food she has maintained her strong
ties to traditional western science and medicine while forging to
bridge the gap between what was once a great distance between Eastern
and Western approaches to health and well-being.
Certified as a licensed acupuncturist both by the California
Acupuncture Board as well as nationally, she earned her Masters of
Science Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of
Oriental Medicine in San Diego. She has also aquired additional
training and certification in Acupuncture Facial Rejuvination, Drug and
Alcohol Addiction, and has served a one-year Internship in the
application of Acupunture Techniques to specifically address issues
involving Orthopedic and Sports Medicine applications. “My commitment
to my patients’ health and well-being is absolute. I employ a
combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Herbology,
Tui Na, Qi Gong and postural alignment exercises, as well as diet and
lifestyle modifications as needed to help my patients restore and
maintain their health and well being. It is never too late in life to
turn your health around and begin living a stronger more satisfying
existence.”
Yael’s special interests include internal medicine, drug and
alcohol addiction, orthopedic disorders/sports injuries, facial
rejuvenation, women’s health/infertility issues, mental health
(neurology), endocrinology, gastrointestinal dysfunction and pain
diseases, immune disorders and overall illness prevention.
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Christian
Hellmers, C.N., QRS
Clinical Nutritionist and Practitioner of Quantum Reflex Analysis
Nutritional Kinesiology
Christian is a San Diego native from Del Mar who earned his
certification as a Clinical Nutritionist from NHI (Natural Healing
Institute) in Encinitas, California after the passing of his father to
a long journey with cancer. This
emotional experience inspired him to shift his life mission to helping
you find your healthy edge in nutrition, health, & wellness by
offering not just nutritional information- but also mental, physical,
emotional, and spiritual insights based on your individual needs,
unique challenges, and concerns. Christian works only those who
are serious about transforming their health despite their self-sabotage
or health challenges, including corporate executives, to single
mothers, to legislative officials, to professional/amateur athletes, to
autistic children, to newly turned vegetarians/vegans, to those who
seek ways to reduce their meat & dairy intake significantly. He
believes you must look at your entire health blueprint to maximize your
deepest results.
Also certified in Quantum Reflex Analysis from Premier Labs,
Christian's uses muscle testing response techniques, in combination
with acupressure points, to demonstrate where the body is weak or
strong, organ by organ, and where the body is storing toxins leading to
various pain points. By placing nutrient dense foods & living food
supplements adjacent to the body, clients can witness which foods,
supplements, cosmetics, crystals are best/toxic for their entire body
through a series of quick, easy, objective muscle tests using the grip
of your hands or fingers.
Christian has his Bachelors of Science from UCLA in Civil &
Environmental Engineering and spent several years as a Director of
Business Development for various internet start-ups. His passions
include half/full/ultra marathons, energy healing, yoga, weight
lifting, soccer, swimming, and sharing art at the Burning Man Art
Festival. He also offers workshops on loving with edge, in dating and
relationships. For more information, please contact him directly at
858-759-1391. |
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Meghan Griffin, M.S., L.Ac.
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Meghan is certified as a Licensed Acupuncturist by the California
Acupuncture Board and as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine by the
National Certification Commission of Acupuncture & Oriental
Medicine. She earned a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental
Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and a
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from the University of Colorado in
Boulder, graduating at the top of her class from both schools.
Having experienced the power of individualized, holistic care firsthand
when she overcame chronic back pain with the help of Chinese medicine,
Meghan is dedicated to bringing the benefits of individualized,
holistic care to her patients. She uses a combination of acupuncture
and Chinese herbal medicine to help her patients meet their healthcare
goals. She also incorporates dietary and lifestyle counseling to
empower her patients with the tools they need to get well and stay
well. Her special interests include acute and chronic pain, women’s
health, preventive medicine, drug and alcohol addiction, and endocrine
conditions. |
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Peggy Leong, M.S., L.Ac.
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Peggy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences at
the University of California at Davis, and her Master of Science degree
in Traditional Oriental Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental
Medicine in San Diego. She is Licensed as an Acupuncturist by the
California State Board of Acupuncture.
Peggy worked for over two decades as a biologist in university and
pharmaceutical research labs. She was drawn to oriental medicine
through her Tai Chi martial arts and Tai Chi energy studies. Peggy
truly feels that health is “all about the energy”. Keeping one’s energy
balanced and flowing--with real food, restful sleep, an aligned body,
and enjoyable activities--is the key to the healthy life which every
body deserves.
While a student at Pacific College, Peggy was able to expand her
studies in oriental medicine by successfully completing two 96-hour
certification programs in Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbs, and
tuina massage at the Chengdu Traditional Chinese Medicine University in
China--the oldest traditional Chinese medicine university in China.
Peggy would like to help her patients integrate the holistic quality of
Oriental medicine into their Western lives.
While a student in San Diego, Peggy enjoyed internships at three free
clinics: the Downtown Clinic for seniors (geriatrics), the Pacific
Beach clinic for the homeless, and the Integrative Health Nights clinic
for low-income persons; as well as internships at UCSD RIMAC sports
facility, and at Rady Children’s Hospital where she treated children
with traumatic brain injuries. Peggy currently interns at AcuSport
Health Center in San Diego and volunteers at the Integrative Health
Nights clinic.
Peggy’s clinical interests include but are not limited to dermatology,
orthopedics, and pain. Peggy is an avid swimmer and also enjoys bicycle
touring, hiking, and camping. |
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