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Combining active listening and a comprehensive review of my patients' complete health records, I design personalized treatment plans for acupuncture and herbal medicine or supplements; while also offering lifestyle adjustment recommendations such as dietary changes, mindfulness or physical exercise. When required, I collaborate with Western medicine colleagues, physical therapists, mental health counsellors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure my patients receive the highest level of care tailored to their specific needs. I have been in practice since 2004. My post-graduate studies have primarily focused on the body-mind connection, enabling me to specialize in assisting patients who suffer from migraine, fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, anxiety and insomnia, as well as women experiencing infertility and menstrual/menopausal issues. I received a doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine in 2018.

Brian Lee is a board-licensed acupuncturist with a doctorate degree in Korean medicine. With more than a decade of professional experience, Dr. Lee currently serves patients at Cornerstone Acupuncture Institute in Fullerton and Irvine, California.

After graduating from ASU with the highest honors, Dr. Lee pursued both his doctorate and master’s degree in Acupuncture and Korean medicine. Since completing his studies, Dr. Lee has received extensive integrative spine care and pain management fellowship and residency training in Korea. He has also studied and trained at prestigious universities including Kyung Hee University International Studies of Oriental Medicine and Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine in Seoul, Korea.

Dr. Lee served as the CEO and medical director of Jaseng Center for Alternative Medicine in Irvine, California, for eight years before earning the title of Dean of Clinical Education at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles. During his tenure, Dr. Lee oversaw the pain management program at The Wellness Center at the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, and at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)-affiliated Venice Family Clinic in Santa Monica, California.

Passionate about continuing education, Dr. Lee has taught master-level students and was an adjunct professor at South Baylo University in Anaheim, California, before serving as a preceptorship supervisor for the externship program at the Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, California. He also held privileges as a specialist at the Olympia Medical Center and Caduceus Medical Group in the past.

Dr. Lee consistently delivers compassionate care to patients from all backgrounds. He provides acupuncture treatment to PGA/LPGA players around the world, and he continues to further his pain management education whenever possible.
Outside of the office, Dr. Lee enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and playing sports, especially golf.

Brian Lee is a board-licensed acupuncturist with a doctorate degree in Korean medicine. With more than a decade of professional experience, Dr. Lee currently serves patients at Cornerstone Acupuncture Institute in Fullerton and Irvine, California.

After graduating from ASU with the highest honors, Dr. Lee pursued both his doctorate and master’s degree in Acupuncture and Korean medicine. Since completing his studies, Dr. Lee has received extensive integrative spine care and pain management fellowship and residency training in Korea. He has also studied and trained at prestigious universities including Kyung Hee University International Studies of Oriental Medicine and Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine in Seoul, Korea.

Dr. Lee served as the CEO and medical director of Jaseng Center for Alternative Medicine in Irvine, California, for eight years before earning the title of Dean of Clinical Education at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles. During his tenure, Dr. Lee oversaw the pain management program at The Wellness Center at the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, and at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)-affiliated Venice Family Clinic in Santa Monica, California.

Passionate about continuing education, Dr. Lee has taught master-level students and was an adjunct professor at South Baylo University in Anaheim, California, before serving as a preceptorship supervisor for the externship program at the Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, California. He also held privileges as a specialist at the Olympia Medical Center and Caduceus Medical Group in the past.

Dr. Lee consistently delivers compassionate care to patients from all backgrounds. He provides acupuncture treatment to PGA/LPGA players around the world, and he continues to further his pain management education whenever possible.
Outside of the office, Dr. Lee enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and playing sports, especially golf.

Jiny Lee helps patients attain their wellness goals through acupuncture.

Shawn Yang helps patients attain their wellness goals through acupuncture.

Shawn Yang, MSOM LAc., graduated from DULA with a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He was a professor at Southern California University School of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. He is currently an acupuncture provider at the West Los Angeles office of Health Atlast, and also UCLA Center for East-West Medicine. His professional interests are pain management, musculoskeletal conditions, hormonal imbalance, stress, and anxiety reduction.

Health Atlast is a revolutionary medical practice and the world’s first multidisciplinary health care franchise. The exceptional team of health care professionals services the residents of Southern California from seven locations: West Los Angeles, CA, Sherman Oaks, CA, Long Beach, CA, Fountain Valley, CA, Witchita, KS, Pocatello, ID and Forth Worth, TX. Health Atlast provides a comprehensive approach to health care that draws on the expertise of practitioners from a number of medical fields, including board-certified medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, nutritionists, and exercise therapists. The eclectic mix of practitioners at Health Atlast work together as one to provide synergistic care that increases the effectiveness of their patients’ therapy. This multidisciplinary approach enables the providers to get to the root of their patients’ pain, injury, or illness to optimize their overall health. The practice is focused on eliminating unnecessary medications and surgery to help their patients achieve their wellness goals. Health Atlast was founded by Stephanie Higashi, DC, and Wayne Higashi, DC, ATC, with the vision of creating clinics that provide the type of care that they would personally want for themselves and their family. They had seen too many patients with a messy medical history of multiple prescriptions and treatment plans designed by specialists who weren’t communicating with one another. They believed that the best care was only attainable with everyone working in sync, and began assembling a team of providers to deliver harmonious and high-tech health care under a unified banner. Begin the journey toward better health today by calling one of Health Atlast’s seven convenient locations or scheduling an appointment online.

Health Atlast is a revolutionary medical practice and the world’s first multidisciplinary health care franchise. The exceptional team of health care professionals services the residents of Southern California from seven locations: West Los Angeles, CA, Sherman Oaks, CA, Long Beach, CA, Fountain Valley, CA, Witchita, KS, Pocatello, ID and Forth Worth, TX. Health Atlast provides a comprehensive approach to health care that draws on the expertise of practitioners from a number of medical fields, including board-certified medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, nutritionists, and exercise therapists. The eclectic mix of practitioners at Health Atlast work together as one to provide synergistic care that increases the effectiveness of their patients’ therapy. This multidisciplinary approach enables the providers to get to the root of their patients’ pain, injury, or illness to optimize their overall health. The practice is focused on eliminating unnecessary medications and surgery to help their patients achieve their wellness goals. Health Atlast was founded by Stephanie Higashi, DC, and Wayne Higashi, DC, ATC, with the vision of creating clinics that provide the type of care that they would personally want for themselves and their family. They had seen too many patients with a messy medical history of multiple prescriptions and treatment plans designed by specialists who weren’t communicating with one another. They believed that the best care was only attainable with everyone working in sync, and began assembling a team of providers to deliver harmonious and high-tech health care under a unified banner. Begin the journey toward better health today by calling one of Health Atlast’s seven convenient locations or scheduling an appointment online.

Thomas Marinaro, D.C. attended Chiropractic school in Marietta, Ga where he finished four years and earned his Doctor in Chiropractic. He chose this school due to its philosophy & reputation in teaching a more diverse approach along with its skills in adjusting the human spine.

Dr. Marinaro comes from a family of Chiropractors. His dad TJ, graduated from NY Chiropractic college and was one of the first Chiropractors to practice in Rome, Italy. He remembers with pride & amazement on how the patients responded with satisfaction after an adjustment. Not to say the line of patients spilling into the streets waiting to get adjusted that had a great influence in Dr Marinaro’s decision to follow the same profession.

After completing his undergraduate in Italy, he then moved back to the States to pursue his studies in Chiropractic. After completing 4 years, instead of joining his dad in Rome who was holding the practice for him, he decided to join his brother in Los Angeles where they opened 3 offices & practiced together before selling the practices & then finally opening up on there own.

Dr. Marinaro has been practicing on 3rd & Sweetzer in Los Angeles, & W. Hollywood, Beverly Hills for the past 25 years. He joined a close MD friend from Harvard and attended and earned a Doctorate in Homeopathy which he incorporates along with rehabilitation, fitness, exercise & nutrition in his practice & approach to health & treatments of the spine & body.

At the Pain Relief Center, in addition to Chiropractic, they offer a variety of massages and Acupuncture. His patient base is largely from the entertainment industry and they accept most private PPO insurances.

Jiny Lee helps patients attain their wellness goals through acupuncture.

Shawn Yang helps patients attain their wellness goals through acupuncture.

Committed to Making a Meaningful Difference in your Health, Longevity and Vitality 

As the founder of the Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine in Santa Monica, California, Dr. Chianni Lin is highly respected as one of the leading Eastern Integrative Medicine providers serving Los Angeles. Dr. Lin holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree from Emperor’s College, one of the preeminent Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine programs in the US. Dr. Lin is also:

• A member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• Nationally certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
• Board-certified and licensed in California
• A member of the California State Oriental Medical Association
• Trained in Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Acupuncture

At the Center for Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Medicine, Dr. Lin integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, myofascial release therapy, healthy lifestyle coaching, and movement (yoga, qigong) to improve the health and longevity of her patients. She also provides innovative and non-invasive approaches to facial skincare and overall health. Dr. Lin uses this integrated approach to address a range of health issues, including:

• Women’s Health
• Anti-Aging and Preventative Health
• Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Acupuncture
• Chronic Back, Neck, and Joint Pain
• Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
• Digestive Health
• Skin Disorders

Dr. Lin is also a certified and highly experienced yoga teacher. Her yoga certifications include pre- and post-natal and certification in Advanced Relax and Renew restoratives. She’s been featured on the front cover of Yoga Journal and in Complete Home Practice, a DVD series put out by Yoga Journal.

Growing up in Taiwan, Dr. Lin’s interest in and experience with Oriental healing practices began when she was very young and is quite extensive. In addition to her Acupuncture and Anti-Aging Medicine practice, Dr. Lin enjoys studying and integrating different spiritual practices. She also loves dance, the arts, and the Los Angeles food scene.

 

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Dr. Sara Kulaski, DACM, LAc is a board-certified licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in the state of California. She obtained her Master’s Degree from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, and completed her Doctorate Degree from Pacific College of Health and Science.

Dr. Kulaski has a gentle, yet powerful acupuncture technique. She specializes in women’s health, pain management, digestive issues, autoimmune conditions, fatigue/depression, stress/anxiety, sleep disorders, allergies, and general primary care concerns.

Dr. Kulaski listens to her patients with an understanding, compassionate heart. She provides her patients with support, and a variety of healing modalities including acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and energy medicine.

Before pursuing acupuncture and herbal medicine, Dr. Kulaski taught elementary school in Santa Monica. While still teaching, she was diagnosed with a rare and chronic health condition for which there was seemingly no cure. Not willing to accept this diagnosis at such a young age, Dr. Kulaski took her health into her own hands. She explored the many comprehensive systems of holistic medicine. She began practicing breath work, meditation, and visualization. She received energy work from gifted healers. She went to Ayurvedic practitioners, changed her diet, and became mindful of her daily routines. She began getting acupuncture and taking herbal medicine. This was when Dr. Kulaski fell in love with acupuncture and East Asian Medicine. During a time when she felt unsure about her health, she found comfort in going to her acupuncturist, knowing that she would receive holistic healing and energy medicine from a practitioner who also had rigorous medical training. She felt safe in this environment, where she could discuss her medical condition and it was understood by her acupuncturist. During this time of seeking self-healing, something amazing was happening - Dr. Kulaski’s chronic condition was normalizing, to the delight and surprise of her medical doctor.

As Dr. Kulaski‘s interest in acupuncture grew, her sweet little dog suffered a spinal injury. She wanted to do whatever she could to help her dog, so she brought her to a pet acupuncturist. Within one month her dog was able to walk again, and in two months her dog was running. This strengthened Dr. Kulaski‘s faith in acupuncture even more. It was this experience that led Dr. Kulaski to the decision to go to school for acupuncture and East Asian Medicine. She considers that one of the best decisions she’s ever made.

For more information, please contact Dr. Kulaski at [email protected]

Based in Santa Monica, California, Lotus Integrative Medicine Santa Monica provides holistic medical solutions for residents of Los Angeles. The medical providers here draw from both Eastern and Western medical traditions to provide patients with the best quality of care possible, and they’ve become recognized by both peers and patients as some of the leading medical experts for treatments including acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, and nutritional counseling conditions ranging from:

• Stress / Anxiety 
• Sleep Disorders / Insomnia 
• Digestive Disorders 
• Fertility / Infertility / IVF Support / Pre and Postpartum Care 
• Back and Neck Pain 
• Injury Support and Rehabilitation 
• Vitality / Wellness / Fatigue 
• Autoimmune Disorders 
• Colds / Flu 
• Pediatrics

Altogether, there are more than 10 providers at Lotus Integrative Medicine Santa Monica with several different specialties. Some of our specialists include:

• Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 
• Licensed Acupuncturist (including Board-certified ABORM - American Board of Reproductive Medicine) 
• Naturopathic Doctors 
• Nutritionist 
• Medical Doctors
• Thermographer 
• Certified Massage Therapist
• Electrodermal Screening (EDS) Professional

Everyone at the center has their own area of specialty and makes a valuable contribution to the practice.

While the providers here draw both from Eastern and Western medical traditions, many of the providers are especially interested in all that Eastern medicine has to offer. The center boasts four providers that are particularly respected in the field of Oriental Medicine:

• Dr. Brendan Armm, DAOM, LAc, Dipl OM - Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Board-certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicinal Herbalist, Board-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedic Acupuncture, Pain Management, Primary Care Practitioner
• Richard Hsu, LAc - Board-certified Licensed Acupuncturist and has a master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine 
• Dr. Stephanie Ertl, DACM, LAc - Board-certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicinal Herbalist, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Acupuncture, Pain Management
• Dr. Sara Kulaski, DACM, LAc - Board-certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicinal Herbalist, women’s health, pain management, and general primary care concerns
  

With so many providers who have backgrounds in an array of medical disciplines, the team at Lotus Integrative Medicine Santa Monica is able to provide a variety of services to residents of Los Angeles. Patients can come to the center for help with digestive disorders, neck and back pain, fatigue and sleep disorders, stress and anxiety, and women’s health issues. 

This is just a partial list of the many concerns and conditions that the medical providers here are able to address. From joint pain and nutritional issues to thyroid treatments and acupuncture, the medical team here has helped Los Angeles residents with many ailments and is here to support you and your family in your health needs. Also to better serve our patients, we are now offering Telemedicine so we can provide care in the comfort of your own home. 

At Lotus Integrative Medicine Santa Monica in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Brendan Armm provides an array of Oriental medical services to residents of Los Angeles. His commitment to providing the highest level of care has earned him respect from both patients and peers as one of the leading acupuncturists and Chinese medicinal herbalists in the city.

Dr. Armm is the founder of both Lotus East-West Medical Center and Lotus Integrative Medicine Santa Monica. Holding degrees from both Emperor’s College and Wesleyan University, Dr. Armm was among the first fifty practitioners nationally to have completed a clinical Doctorate in Orthopedics, Pain Management and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Armm is both a California and nationally licensed acupuncturist, a board-certified Chinese medicinal herbalist and acupuncturist, and national Diplomate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Armm has written for Acupuncture Today and the California Journal of Oriental Medicine, and he holds memberships in the following organizations: the American Acupuncture Council, the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Specialists, and the California State Oriental Medical Association.

Drawing from his extensive knowledge in Eastern medicine, Dr. Armm is able to personally provide a number of services here at Lotus Integrative Medicine Santa Monica. He uses acupuncture and other eastern and western treatment options to help patients who suffer from gastro-intestinal issues or digestive disorders and nutritional issues, back and neck pain, stress and anxiety, fertility and pregnancy, sleep disorders and fatigue, allergies and immune health, hormonal imbalance, headaches and migraines, autoimmune disorders, overall pain management and orthopedics, weight loss, emotional health and wellbeing and many other primary care health concerns.

Growing up in Connecticut, from a family of doctors, Dr. Armm began his medical study by working in the emergency room of Bridgeport, Connecticut’s St. Vincent’s Hospital and conducting research at Yale University School of Medicine. A six-month trip through India, however, transformed his vision for what medicine can do, and he decided to study Oriental medicine. On his way to becoming a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, Dr. Armm completed a doctoral fellowship at Los Angeles’ Good Samaritan Hospital, as well as an internship at Emperor’s Doctoral Pain Management Clinic, and an externship at Venice Family Clinic.

In addition to practicing Eastern medicine, Dr. Armm is on faculty as a Professor in both the Masters level and Doctoral level medical graduate programs at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica since 2005. He additionally enjoys a daily meditation practice, playing the drums and clarinet, and landscape and abstract watercolors painting. He has additional training in ayurvedic medicine from Mysore, India, in addition to completing a yoga teacher training in 2002, and enjoys the art of aromatherapy and sound therapy. As a parent, Dr. Armm developed a deep interest in holistic early childhood education and development inspired by the Waldorf School program and Rudolph Steiner. He loves traveling and enjoys silent meditation retreats in the United States and abroad. Dr. Armm lives in the Pacific Palisades with his wife and two children.

With experience in chiropractic and orthopedic conditions, chronic pain, fertility, anxiety, insomnia, and digestive wellness Brigita is eager to treat new and existing patients at Arbor Vitae Wellness utilizing the healing powers of Acupuncture. She is well versed in traditional Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, cupping, tui na massage, herbal consults, and supplement or nutritional therapies.

Jiny Lee helps patients attain their wellness goals through acupuncture.