Dr.Katayoon Hakim, L.Ac., M.T.C.M., D.A.O.M.
Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Associate Professor, Five Branches University
Email: Katayoon@hakimclinic.com
Dr. Katayoon Hakim L.Ac.,DAOM
- California Board Licensed Acupuncturist
- Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Certified Orthopedic Acupuncturist
- Post graduate studies in China
- Certified Herbalist
- Selected practitioner in Stanford university, “study of acupuncture for depression during and after pregnancy”
- Faculty at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA.
- Bachelor degree in Chemistry
As a child I grew up with medicinal and culinary herbs. When my sister and I had cramps, my mom would brew a tea from Borage and Valerian with dry lemon. My uncle had his own medicinal herb garden and was a medicine man in his own town with expertise in pulse taking. Both my father and grandfather were prescribing herbal medicine for their patients. That is how I inherited my last name, HAKIM, which means healer. “I believe through the use of Acupuncture, herbal medicine, meditation & a balanced diet, people can regain the healing power of their body & transform themselves to ideal well being”.
As a doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, I use holistic approach in my practice. Each patient will be treated individually based on her/his needs just like a flower in my garden. In addition to Acupuncture, herbal medicine and dietary guideline will be recommended to enhance your treatment. Each individual will be evaluated as a whole person not as a disease. Root problem of imbalances will be addressed & you will be empowered to take control to change for healthier life and longevity.
Other techniques such as suction cups, moxibustion, scrapping or gua sha, electro acupuncture and acupressure may be applied to enhance your treatment.
ABOUT Dr. KATAYOON HAKIM L.Ac., M.T.C.M.,DAOM/CONTACT INFO.
Graduated with a bachelor degree in chemistry and worked as a chemist in Silicon Valley. As a child I grew up with medicinal and culinary herbs, when my sister and I had cramps, my mom would brew a tea made from Borage and Valerian with dry lemon.
In my practice, I use holistic approach to help my patients find balance and would heal and transform themselves through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and meditation. Acupuncture, Acupressure, Moxibustion and cupping can be used to enhance the effectiveness of treatments. I also combine both western and eastern medicine tools for more appropriate diagnosis, such as blood test, saliva test for hormone level, and urine and stool analysis for any digestive disorder.
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