John Manzella, C.A., M.S.T.O.M., Dipl. O.M. & C.H.
	John is a state licensed Acupuncturist. He received his Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He is nationally licensed in Oriental Medicine and Herbology. John received his postgraduate training at Shan dong Traditional Chinese Hospital in Ji nan, China.

His clinical rotations were in Internal Medicine and Gynecology. He has been studying Chinese language for years and is currently translating a text on rheumatology from one of the doctors he studied under in China. His specializations are in pain management, gastro-intestinal conditions and fertility. John’s background in exercise physiology and cardiac rehab play a key role in being able to guide patients with stretching and strengthening recommendations. John has been a student of several styles of martial arts since he was a teenager. He is presently practicing Kung Fu. John also has a love for music and he has been playing jazz guitar for over 12 years. He is also a father to two beautiful children.

Kimberly Manzella, C.A., M.S.T.O.M., Dipl. O.M. & C.H.
	Kimberly received her Masters at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. She is a state licensed Acupuncturist.  Kim is nationally licensed in Oriental Medicine and Chinese Herbology. Kimberly received postgraduate training in China with clinical rotations in Internal Medicine and Gynecology. She has also studied medical Chinese over the past several years.

Her specializations are in women’s disorders and psycho-emotional conditions. She teaches the Eastern Nutrition classes in the office and offers nutritional counseling to all patients.  Nutrition plays a major role in every condition treated and patients are guided on how to make healthier food choices based on their own unique constitutions and conditions.

She has studied other forms of energy medicine and muscle testing over the last ten years and frequently incorporates them into her treatments. She has training in visualizations and imagery techniques which she finds enhances recovery. Kim’s other passions are her Yoga practice, meditation and her children. 

"We are strong advocates for holistic living.  Our intention is to provide a healing atomosphere where you  become empowered to heal yourself.  We work with you to achieve a  healthy lifestyle and quality of life."  

The Therapists

Frances Giberson

Massage Therapist/Acupuncture Assistant: 

Frances has an extensive background in massage therapy and therapeutic touch work.  Frances has dedicated the last six years as an Acupunture Assistant here in the office in which she utilizes her talents in massage to help the healing process during treatments.   According to your condition, she provides soothing therapeutic touch, release work and gua sha to help with stress and pain.  Her care and respect to the patients is unprecedented and it shows in the results they get from her work.  Frances also runs the Herbal Pharmacy and prepares all the formulas in our Practice.  She is available for any questions you may have in regards to your herbs and the administration of them.  Her background is also in personal training and she will be going through many of the stretches we recommend.  Frances is available for massage by appointment only.  She currently has an all female practice.

Priscilla Petrosky

Massage Therapist, Assistant and Acupuncturist. 

Priscilla is also a wonderful practitioner who is Assisting during treatments providing therapeutic release work, gua sha and cupping.  Being trained in Chinese Medicine, Priscilla is available for any questions you have in regards to treatment and care.  She does all of our patient education in the office to help you better understand the medicine and how it works.  Priscilla is also available for individual therapeutic massage by appointment only.  She is both knowledgeable and compassionate and a welcomed presence in our office.

Miriam Berezin, Holistic Nutrition Consultant: 

Miriam provides nutritional recommendations for those needing guidance with using food to heal.  She specializes in food combination, portion control and whole foods.  She offers a unique approach to a healthy lifestyle.  Chinese Medicine believes that the strongest way to reduce illness to by eating whole clean foods.  Miriams recommendations provide that for you.  We have many patients who have been successfully feeling better, making positive food choices and having the added benefit of losing weight.  Consults are individual and by appointment only.  Please call the office for more information.

Office Manager:

Evelyn Dooley, Office Manager: 

Evelyn offers professional service with a caring attitude.  She will help you with all your scheduling, billing and insurance needs.  Evelyn takes care of our Community Outreach Programs in the office which helps to share the benefits of acupuncture to friends and family of our patients.  If there is someone who you think may benefit from our services, please see Evelyn for further information.   Also, if you would like to share your experience of your care here with us, Evelyn can assist you with filling out a Testimonial.  We always want to have open communication with all of our patients.  Therefore if you have any concerns or comments regarding your care with us, please let Evelyn know so that we can learn how to provide the best care possible.