Natalie Vail is an ordained Spiritualist minister, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, certified spiritual energy healer, psychic-medium, feng shui consultant and Birth Doula. She was born and raised in California and knew from the age of 4 that she wanted to be an alternative health care practitioner. By the time she was 8 year old, Natalie began studying energy healing and mediumship. She is certified by Harmony Grove Spiritualist Association’s Institute as a Spiritual Healer and Psychic-Medium and is ordained through Grace Spiritual Center in Encinitas, California.

Through a series of divinely orchestrated events, Natalie was led to study the ancient healing practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine and graduated from Pacific College in 2011 with a Master's of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is licensed by the State of California as well as an NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine and is currently finishing her Doctorate.

Before beginning her studies of Chinese Medicine, Natalie graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California Berkeley with a degree in Anthropology and a minor in Music.

Natalie uses her healing and intuitive gifts in her everyday life and is committed to her own spiritual development. She views her role as a Healer to be an integral part of her life’s purpose and believes that every person possesses the innate ability to heal. Her vision is to be a facilitator who empowers and motivates people towards wellness in every aspect of their being.

At Santa Cruz CORE, we have a passion for what we do. We make an effort to spend significant time and energy with each patient to ensure their needs are met. For us, it’s more than just acupuncture; our acupuncturists work with multiple healing modalities during an acupuncture session to get you feeling better. Working to create positive change in the body, we use a combination of needling, moxa, gua sha, cupping, ear seeds, massage, and Tai Chi and Qi Gung. Each individual is treated as such, an individual with an unique body and we use our various tools to create the most healing we can in each session.

Located in Hamilton I am a traditionally trained Acupuncturist, have a diploma in Qi gong,
I have run a busy practise for many years that solely relies on word of mouth. I try and get the best possible training from top Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors to ensure that I’m learning from the best. This has played a big part in the success of my Connect Therapies clinic. I have been training in doctor Tans style Acupuncture and Master Tung’s style Acupuncture with fantastic results. Connect Therapies are: Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxabustion , Herbs, Electro stimulation,Ear Acupuncture . With a very high portion of my clients I treat are fertility, pain and stress Other Problems in the clinic that we can help you with is:
More energy/stamina, chronic fatigue , Insomnia , Pain relief – sports injuries, menstrual, headaches , Maintenance and well-being, Enhance your immunity, colds and flu’s , Eliminate stress, tension-anxiety and depression , Enhances the healing time.post surgery , Regulate hormone function, menopause, irregular cycles, PMS ,Improve work/sports performance , Women’s problems, infertility, Embryo Transfers, Regulation of cycle, morning sickness, Digestive issues: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases, stomach upsets

Poke Acupuncture was founded by Ryan Samuels and Lani Stokes, a dedicated husband-and-wife team with a passion for holistic healing. With their extensive training and vast experience, both Ryan and Lani are accredited practitioners, bringing over 10 years of expertise to their practice.

Lani Stokes has honed her skills in the field of pregnancy and fertility acupuncture, making her a specialist in this area. On the other hand, Ryan Samuels focuses his practice on chronic pain relief, neurological conditions, and menopause. With a compassionate approach, Ryan is dedicated to helping individuals alleviate their chronic pain and manage conditions related to the nervous system.