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About Christina Loden, L.Ac., MATCM
Board Certified & Licensed Acupuncturist
I received my training in traditional Chinese medicine from the Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin in Austin, TX and Yo San University in Los Angeles, CA.
I obtained my master’s degree in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine from Yo San University and I’m licensed to practice in the state of California.
My passion lies in the treatment of stress-related disorders and psycho-emotional imbalances. I have advanced training in the treatment of post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) in post-deployed soldiers as well as in-depth training in the psyche as it pertains to traditional Chinese medicine.
I have spent much of my internship studying under Dr. Joseph Yang, an expert in the field of TCM Psychiatry, where I gained great insight into the treatment of very complex manifestations of the psyche in the physical body.
Over the course of my training, I began to notice trends in the patients I treated. This trend was a prolonged stress response, which eventually led to imbalances within the body, both physically and emotionally. This intrigued me, and I began to study and observe the stress response and how it can be counteracted with acupuncture and Chinese herbs. In taking this approach to treatment, I noticed that once the patient’s underlying imbalance was resolved, the body was able to become strong enough to heal itself in the majority of cases.
In addition to my formal training in the United States, I’ve also traveled throughout Asia in order to further my knowledge and understanding of the variations of traditional Chinese medicine and herbal remedies. I am also certified in Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, and have advanced training in the MeiZen Cosmetic Acupuncture System.
I am the founder of Holistic Alternatives Acupuncture, where I am currently in private practice. I also manage the herbal pharmacy at Yo San University, where I teach students and interns the proper protocols for preparing effective herbal formulations.
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