Acupuncturist of the Month

Dr. Benita Safaryans, FABORM, DAOM, MATCM, L.Ac graduated with a doctorate in women’s health and fertility from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and completed her doctoral research on the Efficacy of Electro-acupuncture, NSAIDs, and Contraceptives in Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea. She is licensed with California Board of Acupuncture, after graduating with a Bachelor […]

In 2023, ACE featured an all new set of acupuncturists to be Acupuncturist of the Month, and to share their experiences, expertise, and knowledge of practicing Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sometimes, the best way to grow within a profession is to learn from your fellow colleagues, and hear how they help and achieve results

Alessandra was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Evanston, IL. She attained her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois UC. In her 20’s she worked in the Cable Television Industry for USA Network in NYC and as a regional Account Executive for a Cable TV affiliate in Santa Fe, NM. In her 30’s

Casey Calkins, L.Ac is a Colorado licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM diplomat, and graduate from Southwest Acupuncture College (SWAC) in August of 2019 with a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine. Calkins was awarded the Gentle Tiger Scholarship for demonstrating superior point location skills and understanding the clinical energetics of points. The university and professional internship

Elena Grigoryants is a licensed acupuncturist originally from in Samarkand Uzbekistan. She became a medical student in 1990, and graduated from Ivanovo Medical Academy in 1997. In 1998, she became an Obstetrician Gynecologist, and ran her private practice as an OBGYN for 11 years. In 2008 she immigrated to US with her husband and daughter.

Jillian is an acupuncturist, osteopathic manual therapist, and herbalist, who received her Master’s degree from the The Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine in 2013.  She continued to study manual osteopathic therapies such as visceral manipulation through the Barral Institute. By becoming aware of subtle pulls of the body, the practitioner can find the channels and

Kristin Apple is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine and the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners. She completed her clinical training and received her Master of Science degree from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in NYC. Hello Kristin Apple, L.Ac., MS, MFA! 

Kunika Bharodia graduated with a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in Houston, Texas. She works at Round Rock Health and Wellness with a focus on fertility and mental health. She believes in a holistic approach to health focusing not only on presenting symptoms, but addressing

Heather started her Acupuncture or really her Traditional Chinese Medicine Journey in the 90’s with taking Tai Qi and reading Tao of Pooh. She really felt a shift in her life for doing Tai Qi and meditation. This increased her interest in whole body healing at the time she was working in Psychiatric hospitals, and

Homa Sikon, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. is a licensed practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, treating patients around the globe since 2008. Her philosophy for treatment extends far beyond simple pain relief as she works to give her patients a balance of both body and mind. Graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors from Emperor’s College of Traditional