Ruben Bomse (he/him) is a licensed acupuncturist with a background in clinical psychology and HIV/AIDS research. A Bay Area native, he graduated from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley where he studied traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. He loves that the learning of Acupuncture and Herbology will continue for his lifetime. He is interested in the mystery of bodies and health, and has seen how acupuncture, herbs and other modalities can move people out of pain and towards greater ease in their lives. Ruben hopes to provide a restorative and revitalizing experience for patients, and encourage them to trust that they can always heal.

Since graduating, Ruben has gotten training in the Kiiko Matsumoto style of Japanese acupuncture and is currently a student in the Classical Acupuncture Mentorship program with Sean Tuten, deepening his knowledge of treatments for chronic pain and injuries, nervous system, circulatory and digestive issues.

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Nuffy Chen is a Chinese Medicine Practitioner that hails from the Chinese-Jamaican diaspora and they are grateful to call Ohlone land home. Their interest in Chinese medicine began with a Qi Gong practice and a desire to connect to their Chinese ancestral ways of being.

They have completed the Medical QiGong program at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College and hold a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences .

It is their joy to share this medicine and assist patients in connecting to their healing resources within themselves. They are especially excited about the history and future of East Asian Medicine as accessible community empowering care. Nuffy deeply resonates with how acupuncture and herbal medicine connect us to the wisdom of nature and our own bodies in order to treat imbalances causing us pain, dysregulation and illness.

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Sam Lai (she/her) is a queer, mixed-race acupuncturist specializing in general practice, sports medicine, and pain management. Her approach integrates the precision of sports medicine acupuncture, the gentle techniques of Japanese acupuncture, and the foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sam is committed to promoting whole-person healing and supporting people through both physical and emotional transitions.

Originally from the island of Guam, Sam moved to the West Coast to study art and design strategy before transitioning into East Asian Medicine. She completed her Master’s degree at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley and has traveled to Beijing, China, to further her studies in acupuncture. During her clinical training, Sam treated Cal student-athletes for orthopedic conditions and pain at UC Berkeley, and provided community-based care at the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, a free clinic serving low-income, underserved, and immigrant women with cancer.

Her passion lies in advancing health justice and expanding access to integrative care and East Asian Medicine for queer, trans, BIPOC, and elder communities.

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Elokin Orton-Cheung (pronouns they/them or just Elokin) is a queer, mixed gender, community herbalist, acupuncturist, activist & big garden nerd. Their work as a practitioner is founded in a commitment to providing healthcare within a social justice framework- Elokin believes we all have the right to affordable, accessible, affirming and high quality health care. Elokin believes that by connecting with the healing nature and wisdom of herbal medicine and acupuncture, we can begin to make the changes we want to see in ourselves, the communities we are connected to, and the world we are part of. They love this medicine and look forward to working together!

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Sapho (they/them) is a 2nd generation Pilipinx-American traditional medicine practitioner. They have worked as a licensed vocational nurse, social worker, and massage therapist. They have been trained in craniosacral therapy and qi gong. They have studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese Medicine at Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley. Their approach is grounded in gentleness as a healing force to guide the body and spirit into the natural healing state. Their focus is to encourage and support an individual’s movement towards freedom and a sense of wholeness by providing a safe space to heal and grow. They have a strong motivation to work with people who have anxiety, depression, digestive issues, stress, chronic pain, and who are in any kind of life transition. Their practice has been built on helping other caregivers and practitioners establish self-care as a form of resilience.

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Danni is a dog person, roller skater, and nature lover born and raised in the bay area. Danni cares a lot about equity, community care, sharing resources and making art. Danni studied at AIMC Berkeley where they took a particular interest in Japanese style acupuncture and qigong.

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Xiaojing (she/her) is a California licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who founded Bitter Melon Acupuncture in 2015. She was born in the Chinese province of Qinghai and moved to the U.S. when she was in elementary school. After spending much of her 20s and early 30s working on health-related public policies within NGOs and government institutions, she made the leap to the provider side of the healthcare field.

She finds joy in helping patients navigate complex health challenges, such as chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, digestive issues, and fertility support. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of East Asian medicine, including nutrition and herbal information passed down from her family. Xiaojing loves that East Asian medicine and integrative healthcare offer the opportunity for continuous learning, and she is committed to offering body positive care to a diverse patient base.

She received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, and earned her Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. She holds a Masters degree in Public Policy from UC Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College. Xiaojing has trained in Kikko Matsumoto’s Japanese style of acupuncture, as well as pediatric sho-ni-shin techniques.

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