I’m Juan Carlos Morales—a licensed massage therapist and health educator. I graduated from the National Holistic Institute (NHI) in Oakland, and my approach to bodywork is deeply influenced by a diverse background in sports, martial arts, dance, music, theater, and carpentry.

I’m passionate about helping people feel better in their bodies—whether that means recovering from injuries, increasing range of motion, addressing TMJ dysfunction, or simply relieving the aches and soreness that come from everyday life. Every session I offer is personalized and responsive to your specific needs. I draw from a wide range of massage modalities (deep tissue, Myofascial therapy, TMJ technique, and Swedish ) to support your healing and overall well-being.

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Having begun my practice of Acupuncture in 2021, alongside another ocean, in midcoast Maine, I look forward to continued deepening in the Bay Area, in the good company of Bay Laurel, Karl(fog), and the dynamic variety of human beings who reside here.

My practice reflects the traditions I have had the opportunity to learn, from many incredible teachers who have shared their medicine. I continue to be shaped by every person I meet in clinic, and feel a sense of wonder and great fortune to witness so many unique lives.

I appreciate the capacity of acupuncture to help support a person in their return to flow, honor the body’s inherent wisdom, self-regulation and healing, and to facilitate connection within our greater context as beings. It is incredible how much can be addressed when we begin to really listen to the subtle and less-subtle communications coming through us.

I am grateful to be able to practice this beautiful tradition, and for what it reveals of the rich, relational quality of life.

I attended the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, and graduated from Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley. I continue to study Five Element Acupuncture and the Classical Complement Channels.

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Interdisciplinary by nature, my thought process is integrative and informed by classical Chinese medicine, Japanese acupuncture strategies, western physiology and anatomy, neuroscience, trauma therapies, and medical anthropology. I help bring clients into their optimal balance by systematically shifting the layers and networks of stagnation that cause chronic imbalances and disease.

I am trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as Japanese-style acupuncture. My technique is gentle, and I value empowering clients through evaluating and advising on diet and other lifestyle areas. I specialize in cases of chronic pain and emotional challenges (depression, anxiety, grief), as well as reproductive health, prenatal/postpartum care, immune system imbalances, and emotional trauma. Through acupuncture and herbal medicine, I aim to disrupt cycles of disharmony and pain, while strengthening our innate capacities for healing and resilience.

Having graduated from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco and the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, I have been a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist since 2012. I earned my Doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), as well as a Master of Arts in Theater from San Francisco State University. My undergraduate degree is in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. While attending San Francisco State, I worked at the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic and became a longtime weekly volunteer as an HIV test counselor there and at the Women’s Community Clinic. I am a former Clinic Director and Clinical Supervisor at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley.

Outside of my clinical practice and intellectual pursuits, I enjoy making fermented foods, being active outdoors with my family, and learning capoeira.

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I came to Chinese medicine by a roundabout path — an engineering degree in Istanbul, then Aikido, Tai Chi, and gong fu tea, which taught me to see the body not as a machine to be fixed but as a living system with its own intelligence. Healing isn’t something I give a patient; the body already knows what it needs, and my role is to listen carefully and clear the path.

At the heart of my work is classical Chinese acupuncture and its view of the body as a complete, interconnected system of channels. What makes my approach my own is how I bring this together with Kiiko Matsumoto style palpation, drawing on it as each patient needs. My herbal practice is grounded in classical Jīng Fāng formulas. Having completed an advanced mentorship with Ann Cecil-Sterman, I continue my studies with her in the Eight Extraordinary, Luo, and Divergent Channel systems — the pathways that reach the deeper roots of chronic, emotional, and psychological concerns.

I work with patients of all ages, from babies to elders — including chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, digestive issues, anxiety and insomnia, and pediatric concerns.

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Marta Viola is a licensed acupuncturist with a Master’s Degree (MTCM) and Doctoral Degree (DAOM) in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS) in Oakland, California.

She is originally from Brazil, where she majored in Letters and Sciences and completed her Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics with a focus in Portuguese and English.

Her two major interests in life have been learning languages, opening possibilities to different interactions and views of life; and healing arts in the form of inner cultivation through the practices of meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong as well as belly dancing and massage therapy.

The conversion of those interests manifested in her studies and trainings in meditation and healing such as Silva Mind Control, Transcendental Meditation, Inner Guide Meditation, Yoga, Wu style Tai Qi, Reiki and massage while still in her home country.

In the USA, she deepened her meditation practice at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute and started her training in Chinese Medicine graduating from the 850hr massage program at the Acupressure Institute and became a Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy through the National Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. She also had training as a doula and pre and perinatal massage therapy.

Later, she further expanded her trainings in wellness and healing studying acupuncture and herbalism in her MTCM and deepening her understanding of Chinese Medicine studying Classical Chinese Medicine and Orthopedics in her DAOM.

Nowadays she lives and works in the Bay area, where she applies different healing modalities to tailor treatments to the well-being of patients to achieve a more harmonious and fulfilling life.

In her free time she enjoys traveling, hiking, swimming, dancing but most of all she enjoys the company of her five beautiful children.

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I’ve been a tea enthusiast and educator since 1999, when I discovered and began working at Far Leaves Tea in Berkeley, CA. I deeply resonate with Far Leaves’ philosophy of using tea as a practice to slow down, pay attention, and savor life.

Back in the early 1990s, I practiced Zen and Taoist meditation with a Korean Zen master, and it was during that time that I learned about the deep historical connection between tea and the meditative arts. Even after all these years in the craft tea world, I’m still just as passionate about this beautiful beverage and its culture.

In my free time, I’m usually crafting something. For many years it was ceramics—mostly teaware. These days, I’m focused on making kitchen knives and tools used for the Chinese (gongfu cha) tea ceremony.

I lead the Meditation & Tea class every Wednesday from 9:00am–10:00 am at the clinic, and I’d love to see you there.

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Melissa’s passion lies in Reiki, healing, and wellness. With over 20 years of experience as a bodyworker and energy practitioner, she blends Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, and Jin Shin Jyutsu (energy healing) into her Reiki sessions. She feels deeply honored to hold space for others as they embark on their healing journeys, helping them release what no longer serves them and move toward greater balance and well-being.

Melissa believes energy healing is truly phenomenal—a natural recalibration of the mind, body, and spirit as individuals connect to the Universal Life Force Energy. She has personally experienced profound changes in her life through Reiki and other modalities, which drives her commitment to sharing these transformative practices.

In addition to her work as a Reiki teacher, Melissa is a peri- to post-menopause coach. She feels grateful to support women through this pivotal life transition, guiding them with care and compassion as they navigate this next chapter.

Melissa is also the proud mom of two incredible children, ages 7.5 and 10. Parenting them has inspired her to grow daily, break old patterns, and work toward showing up with greater compassion and mindfulness for both herself and her kids.

Continuously seeking growth, Melissa is currently pursuing a Pranayama Breathwork Teacher Certification and is excited to share this powerful technique with others soon.

Melissa’s approach to healing and coaching is grounded in authenticity, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others thrive.

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I am a licensed acupuncturist in California and earned my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Pacific College of Health and Science. Prior to pursuing my education in Eastern medicine, I studied a range of healing and movement practices including Yoga Therapy, Reiki, and breath work—modalities I now integrate into my acupuncture treatments. I also enjoy implementing various Chinese medical modalities like fire cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and tui na massage. With extensive training in Chinese herbal medicine, I enjoy prescribing formulas that complement acupuncture sessions and address the root causes of my patients’ health concerns. I also have additional training in Japanese-style acupuncture, known for its subtle, gentle approach and use of finer needles.

My practice is rooted in the belief that the body, mind, and spirit hold an innate capacity for healing. I strive to create a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative space where this natural intelligence can be supported and activated. My areas of focus include mental and emotional wellness, pain management, reproductive health, senior care, and digestive health. I am especially passionate about working with individuals who are sensitive and strive to create an environment of safety and trust to facilitate deeper healing.

I earned my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science in beautiful San Diego, and hold an undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Temple University in Philadelphia. While working as a program coordinator for a nonprofit organization, I became a certified yoga teacher and yoga therapist through the YogaLife Institute, where I also trained in Usui Reiki. During my time at Pacific College, I had the privilege of interning at a hospice care center—an experience that deepened my commitment to serving sensitive individuals and those navigating profound life transitions.

Originally from Philadelphia, I now live in the city with my partner and our pup. In my free time, I love dancing, hiking, cooking nourishing meals, and enjoying live music and comedy—moments that bring me joy, connection, and inspiration that I carry into my work.

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