Dr. Christine Dao, Doctor of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

Dr. Christine Dao, DAIM, L.Ac, FMP is an integrative health practitioner utilizing functional medicine alongside her use of Traditional Chinese & Japanese Medicines. She utilizes various modalities from her broad range of studies in Traditional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Neuro-Linguistic Therapy, Reiki, QiGong, and Meditation.

Dr. Christine has been studying, practicing, and sharing healthcare techniques since 2002. She began her career with studies in Neuro-Linquistic Programing with Tim & Kris Hallbom; learning techniques to help people overcome limiting believes and trauma. She went on to complete her undergraduate work at San Jose State University and later studied Acupuncture, Oriental and Integrative medicine at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley. She has trained with world-renowned healers and educators in a variety of disciplines throughout the U.S.

Dr. Christine’s work is informed and motivated by her personal experience with chronic complex illnesses which began about a year after the birth of her daughter when she came down with Epstein Bar Virus (Mono) that developed in Long Hauler EBV, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and then Fibromyalgia after a car accident. After working with more than twenty doctors and spending thousands of dollars in an effort to understand, diagnose and treat her, she was later diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.

Upon being laid off from Technology Sales, Dr. Christine moved back to studying Medicine, her first love. With her experience of chronic disease, she shifted to pursuing a more traditional and integrative approach to medicine rather than Allopathic by seeking education at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA. Dr. Christine was able to learn integrative approaches as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine & Japanese Medicine. As hoped, it provided many answers to her complex health problems. Through extensive studying and research, continual self-experimentation, her incorporation of traditional chinese and key doctors trained in integrative medicine, she has found a combination of alopathic and traditional medicine most effective.

Dr. Christine regards herself as more of an educator, coach and advocate for patients. She is passionate about teaching patients to love their bodies, look at food as medicine and to learn to advocate for their care with all healthcare providers learning firsthand that you know your body best and there are real biases in medicine.

Dr. Christine works with patients of all ages with a wide variety of health issues, including Ehlers Danlos (EDS & hEDS) and Hyper-mobility Syndromes, Acute & Chronic pain, Auto-Immune, Chronic Fatigue, and Chronic Digestive Disorders as all of these overlap as co-morbid conditions for many patients.

She provides calm, supportive, and nurturing care, and is committed to developing relationships with patients that empower them to feel confident in their capacity to heal and enjoy life more fully.

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Julie Ginsburg is a Licensed Acupuncturist in California graduating with honors from Berkeley’s Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in 2014 with training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Japanese Acupuncture theory and techniques. Since 2017, Julie has been awarded the distinction of being recognized as NCABHM fellow (National Certification Board for Acupuncturist and Herbal Medicine). Julie specializes in chronic and acute pain management and is also a certified Medical QiGong instructor and Wellness educator.

Julie supports patients recover from chronic illness, anxiety, trauma, and pain by promoting resiliency and restoring balance in their nervous systems. With over a decade of clinical experience Julie is a versatile and compassionate practitioner dedicated to creating a positive, collaborative healing environment. Julie has a gift for explaining complex scientific concepts in practical, relatable ways, enabling patients to reframe patterns and adopt habits that align with their health goals. She views her role as an Acupuncturist as a facilitator of the conversation between mind and body—equal parts artist and scientist—directing energy and resources toward healing with both precision and wonder. Her grounded, gentle, and heart-centered approach makes her a trusted ally in her patients’ journey to well-being.

While hailing from Chicago, Julie has called the Bay Area home since 1990 after falling in love with its natural beauty and cultural diversity. She studied Microbiology and Chemistry at San Francisco State University, graduating with honors. Her early career included research in genetics and molecular biology, pharmaceutical R&D and coordinating clinical trials for neurological conditions such as Parkinsons, stroke, dementia, MS, and migraines. Julie took a hiatus from the workforce and stayed home with her children while they were young and her family continues to be a big part of her life.

Julie’s path to holistic medicine began with her own experience of healing from heartbreak through acupuncture. Moved by its profound effects on both body and mind, she embraced a calling that has since shaped her life and career. Deeply influenced by both neuroscience and traditional wisdom, Julie integrates Eastern and Western understandings of the nervous system and fascia into her practice and prescribes Qigong as a fun and accessible way to strengthen the mind-body connection. She also enjoys sharing and teaching current cognitive-behavioral strategies from chronic pain neuroscience offering practical tools for building habits that support resilience and recovery in addition to Acupuncture in her treatments.

Outside of work Julie enjoys making and sharing delicious food and beverages, is an avid traveller and loves to hunt for treasures at estate sales. She leads an active life by attending concerts, dancing, hiking, reading, photography, playing games, organic gardening, reveling in nature and in art in the streets or museums.

Julie is also deeply committed to social justice and cultural sensitivity. A proud LGBTQIA community member, she strives to create a clinic environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and safe—free from judgment, and honored for their lived experience. She sees each patient as the expert in their own health journey and is honored to partner with them in healing by empowering them to find more balance and ease.

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Rebecca Mitchell, LAc is a California licensed Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist. She graduated with honors from the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College with dual training in both Japanese and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture. She has additional training in trauma, family networks, and early childhood education working with local public service agencies like Seneca. As an Acupuncturist, Rebecca achieves her lifelong aspiration of compassionate service, shaped by her upbringing within a nurturing community.

Her personal encounter with Acupuncture during high school revealed its transformative potential, compelling her to dedicate herself to a life of empathy-driven care. Despite exploring diverse fields, it was through a community Acupuncture class that Rebecca discovered her true calling, propelling her toward a graduate program in the field.

Immersed in the realm of Integrative Medicine during her studies in China, she bore witness to astonishing recoveries and innovative treatments, solidifying her conviction in the power of holistic healing.

After graduating with honors, Rebecca became passionate about the vital connection between mental health and self-care, she approaches her practice with a deep understanding of the mind-body relationship, nurturing her patients on a holistic level.

In her leisure time, Rebecca finds solace and fulfillment in artistic endeavors, invigorating hikes, and cherishing the precious bonds with her loved ones. Armed with expertise in mental health, she eagerly anticipates accompanying you on your journey to restoration and well-being.

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