Laura Metzdorff-Rivera is a licensed acupuncturist and meditation coach. She teaches guided meditation to people of all ages and believes that through a practice of intentional awareness (mindfulness), we have an opportunity to let go of the demands of the mind, and experience our own true essence of being. It is in that state where we are able to cultivate a deeper sense of wellbeing and balance. Visit her Cultivate Your Wellness website for more information on her experience and offerings.
Laura Metzdorff-Rivera is a licensed acupuncturist and meditation coach. She teaches guided medit...
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Shana Rocklin has pursued several passions on the path to Chinese Medicine. Shana is a graduate of UCSD with a major in psychology and women’s studies. She is also a Certified Nutrition Educator from Bauman College Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts as well as a Certified Horticulturist following her love of gardening. She obtained her Master’s degree at Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley.
She brings her experience and passion for whole-foods nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and permacultural principles to her work in the clinic, steadfast in the value of cultivating “healthy gardens” in our bodies, minds, and surroundings. This intersection of a holistic diet, balanced energy flow, and simple living coalesce to enliven a happy and fulfilling life.
Shana has experience working with pain and women’s health issues. She has worked at Charlotte Maxwell Clinic Integrative Cancer Care for Women in Oakland and the Jewish Community Free Clinic of Santa Rosa. She is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to help patients thrive at every stage of life, with special interest in mental-emotional wellness, menopause and sleep support, women’s issues, and aging with purpose.
Shana Rocklin has pursued several passions on the path to Chinese Medicine. Shana is a graduate o...
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Board-certified by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), Emily is a fertility specialist offering a distinctive and comprehensive approach to care. Whether enhancing natural fertility or supporting patients through IUI or IVF, she integrates her extensive knowledge of both Western and Eastern reproductive medicine.
Emily’s expertise is grounded in a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, California. Furthering her skills, she has completed advanced acupuncture training in Sports Medicine, allowing her to blend traditional Chinese acupuncture with Western orthopedics and sports medicine principles.
Emily’s deep passion for natural medicine and the body’s inherent healing capabilities was ignited by her personal experience. Finding lasting relief from years of chronic migraines through acupuncture and herbal medicine, where conventional treatments had been ineffective, she recognized the profound difference between outward health and true well-being.
Inspired by the holistic nature of Chinese medicine, Emily transitioned from a career as a chemical engineer to become an acupuncturist. Her clinical interests include not only infertility but also pain management and the natural support of thyroid, adrenal, and endocrine health. Emily is dedicated to partnering with her patients, guiding them towards their individual healing and fertility objectives.
Board-certified by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), Emily is a ferti...
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Shannon Keefe expertly guides her clients with a personalized, integrative approach to nutrition. She holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and brings over 15 years of experience in corporate fitness and global wellbeing management. Shannon is the founder and owner of Integrate Nutrition, specializing in evidence-based nutrition strategies that support fertility, manage menopausal symptoms, optimize athletic performance, and promote longevity. Her approach considers environment, genetics, and psychology, ensuring each care plan is uniquely tailored to her client’s needs.
Shannon understands firsthand the social pressures and misinformation that can influence food choices. She believes in a collaborative approach, empowering clients to take charge of their health and supporting them in making lasting, informed decisions.
Outside of her professional life, Shannon enjoys sailing on the bay, learning folk songs on her ukulele, and tackling ambitious backpacking trips with her family.
Shannon Keefe expertly guides her clients with a personalized, integrative approach to nutrition....
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Dr. Maria Yung is a third-generation practitioner of Chinese medicine, following a tradition started over 70 years ago by her grandmother, Dr. Bing Yin Lee. Like her grandmother, Maria specializes in women’s health including the treatment of hormonal imbalances, menstrual problems, fertility, and gynecological cancers.
Maria started her family at the age of forty and has three young kids. Maria has a special passion in helping women achieve their dreams of motherhood. Over the years, Maria has helped hundreds of women become moms.
Maria combines a traditional Chinese medicine approach with her strong support of integrative health care. She encourages her patients to take a holistic approach to their health that includes a healthy diet, exercise, healthy habits, and emotional wellness.
She is a graduate of UCLA and the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, and completed post-graduate training at Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China.
Dr. Maria Yung is a third-generation practitioner of Chinese medicine, following a tradition star...
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