acupuncture

Cinthia Gilbert​

 

Cinthia Gilbert, L.Ac. MS. is a licensed and Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine practitioner. Cinthia has a special interest in Japanese Acupuncture and her unique style of treatment is of a gentle and intuitive nature. Japanese acupuncture utilizes a needling technique that is painless, relaxing and effective. 

Education and Experience:
Cinthia received her Masters of Acupuncture degree from Southwest Acupuncture College and is currently pursuing her Doctorate at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She completed most of her training and education at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Cinthia’s training includes both Traditional Chinese and Japanese Medicine. She has also studied Japanese Acupuncture with Edward Obaidey.

Specialties:
Addictive disorders, Depression, Digestive disorders, Fatigue, Hypertension, Inflammation, Muscular Skeletal pain, and PTSD.

In addition to Acupuncture, Cinthia uses a variety of adjunctive therapies such as Chinese Herbal medicine, Moxibustion (Heat Therapy), Tui Na, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Cupping therapy, Auriculotherapy, as well as Dietary, Movement Therapy and Lifestyle recommendations. 

Cinthia also holds a National Certification with the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia with a specialization in Moxibustion, TuiNa, Shiatsu, and Medical Qi Gong.   

 

Cinthia's mission is to provide a caring, harmonious and patient-centered healing space where her patients can feel appreciated, supported, and self-empowered to reach their True and fullest potential. She is committed to offer a safe and comfortable environment for them to relax in while they receive the many benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Her vision is to help her patients accomplish their emotional and physical health goals by providing them with the tools, information and inspiration necessary to adopt the behaviors that will contribute to a higher quality of life. Her hope is to inspire her patients by sharing with them her knowledge of mindfulness, meditation, and emotional balance. 

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What are the benefits of Acupuncture?

 

The following are a few examples of the conditions and imbalances for which Acupuncture has been shown successful results:

• Stress-Related Disorders

• Asthma

• Hypertension

• Smoking cessation 

• Foot pain and inflammation (plantar fasciitis, morton's neuroma, etc.)

• Musculo-Skeletal Conditions (neck, shoulder, back, and hip/leg pain, carpal tunnel)

• Allergies

• Headaches/Migraines

• Repetitive-Motion Stress and Injury (carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.)

• Seasonal Affective Disorders (SAD)

• PTSD

• TMJ

• Menstrual Dysfunction and Peri-Menopausal Life-Cycle Changes

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Gastrointestinal Problems (digestion, IBS, constipation)

• Insomnia

• Sports Injuries

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