Master Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner
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MICHAEL BOYER L.Ac.
Michael Boyer L.Ac. has spent over 30 years honing his skills in the healing arts. An early passion for yoga and shiatsu massage served as a springboard into the field of Chinese Medicine and, in 1995, Michael graduated from Oakland’s Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences with a Master of Science Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Michael has treated thousands of patients from every walk of life and for a vast array of conditions. In addition to his invaluable experience in internal medicine, women’s health, pain management, and cosmetic acupuncture, Michael has garnered a special reputation in sports medicine; working with Olympic gold medalists, professional athletes, sports teams, and ballet companies.
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His expertise is as respected by the academics as it is by his patients. As a past faculty member at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, Michael has worked as a professor of acupuncture, ethics, and practice management. He is also an item writer and examiner for NCCAOM’s national certification examination and the author of two books about Chinese herbs and formulas.
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Michael Boyer, L.Ac. is board certified and licensed by the state of California in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. He is also certified by The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Emery Caster, DTCM, LAc
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Emery Caster DTCM, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who
focuses on effective treatment, and helping patients
experience meaningful changes in their day-to-day lives. His work is
grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with an emphasis on
treatments that are practical, efficient, and tailored to the individual.
Emery’s clinical experience includes fertility treatments using acupuncture
and Chinese herbal medicine, treating patients in a traditional medicine
hospital in Vietnam, and extensive exposure to both classical and
contemporary approaches to Chinese Medicine. He incorporates highly
effective treatment methods such as Dr. Tan’s Balance Method.
After moving to the Bay Area, Emery worked in a fast-paced community
clinic environment, treating a high volume of patients each day. This
experience sharpened his ability to listen carefully, identify patterns
quickly, and deliver effective treatment. Patients appreciate his calm
presence and clear, straightforward approach.
Emery continues to refine his clinical skills through ongoing study and
collaboration with senior practitioners, with a focus on delivering
consistent, high-quality care.
He is licensed by the State of California and nationally certified by the
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM).
Bodywork
Leo Libreros, CMT
Structural Bodywork, Nerve Manipulation Therapist
Treatment Modalities:
Structural Myofascial Release Therapy
Nerve Pain Therapy
Visceral Manipulation
Leo’s sessions are focused on helping clients find their path to healing and wellness. He offers comprehensive treatment for muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, nerves, lymphatic system and connective tissue to relieve pain, restore normal joint function, stimulate the immune system, improve breathing and range of motion. Leo is a certified professional bodywork therapist with over 12 years experience and extensive training with doctors of Osteopathy and Rolfing (structural integration) therapists. He practices in Palm Springs and San Diego at a professional office. No disrobing, just wearing comfortable clothes for treatment is required.
Leo specializes in myofascial release, osteopathic manual techniques, neuromuscular mobilization,deep tissue, cranial therapy and posture alignment. The techniques are very effective to treat back pain, neck pain, nerve pain as: Sciatic, Plantar Fasciitis, Frozen Shoulders, TMJ, foot pain, anxiety, hip pain, pelvic floor pain, carpel tunnel, ms, fibromyalgia etc
Leo's work is about determining and defining: What is your complaint? What are you suffering from?, That is why your complete history, sincerely "listening" to you helps me to get the best results possible.
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"Your body is my map, it gives me direction to find the 'CAUSE'. Then I use my hands as the main tool. Listening and seeing how your body responds."
Bodywork
Eva Simpson, CMT, RYT
Massage Therapy, Reiki, Lymphatic Massage Yoga Therapy
Treatment Modalities:
Therapeutic Integrative Massage
Deep Tissue & Sports Massage
Neuromuscular Massage
Thai Massage
Swedish Massage
Manual Lymphatic Massage
Yoga Instructor
Eva has spent over 15 years practicing the healing arts of Massage Therapy and Classical Hatha Yoga, creating wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Her integrative approach offers pain relief through re-posturing and relaxation, designed to promote healing and harmony. Drawing on her extensive training in a variety of massage modalities and yogic theory allows Eva to customize your massage through a holistic approach, addressing specific needs and goals.
Eva approaches Deep Tissue and Sports Massage through the lens of St. John Neuromuscular Therapy. These techniques, involving myofascial manipulations and trigger point therapies, are particularly dynamic when combined with traditional Thai Massage stretches, offering a greater context in which to alleviate both chronic pain and acute injury. The integration of Swedish Massage techniques within each session allows for greater circulation and relaxation, integral to experiencing the potential of the combined influence of advanced modalities. With Eva, your massage will be effective and pleasant, creating renewal and bliss through greater freedom of movement.
Additionally, Eva offers 60 or 90 minute sessions of Manual Lymphatic Massage. These soothing and gentle techniques are honed to create detoxification through the reduction of edema that causes discomfort and restriction of movement. Accordingly, Lymphatic Massage is recommended for both pre- and post-surgical procedures. While this unique modality offers support to the immune system, it is often sought at the changing of seasons to alleviate the symptoms of allergies, cold, or flu.
While earning over 1200 hours of training, Eva continues to refine her skills through continuing education workshops and retreats. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association; Namasta–a mind/body community for professionals; and Yoga Alliance. By synthesizing intuition with a compassionate and sincere analysis of your health, Eva is unique in creating an authentic and healing rapport with her clients.