We love helping people live healthier, more active lives. We treat a wide array of chronic conditions, using time-tested, clinically proven approaches. Offering effective natural solutions for chronic conditions.

Rachelle Lambert has earned a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, graduating from the prestigious school the Academy of Integrative Medicine at Austin. She is licensed through the Texas Medical Board and Colorado State as a Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, and certified by NCCAOM as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. Over the course of her 4 year study, she learned special techniques in weight loss, dermatology, pediatrics, facial rejuvenation, and acupuncture orthopedics. Rachelle was fortunate enough to study in China at the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and trained in a Chinese medical hospital. As part of her internship, she practiced acupuncture at Seton Williamson County Hospital in Round Rock, Texas. Rachelle spent time in 2010 and 2011 changing lives around the world on cruise ships. She has worked for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, on ships including Splendour of the Seas, Eclipse, and Oasis of the Seas. She has a collection of testimonies that you may read proving fast and effective results. Rachelle is also involved with a research group at University of Texas at Austin. She published two articles in the Wellness Section of two L/G Style Magazines in 2012. Rachelle is also the Creator and Director of the First Annual Natural Living Festival, Austin, TX, 2014. Rachelle has post-graduate education in orthopedic acupuncture, with a certification from Lerner Education partnered with the Whole Foods Market Global Risk Team. Rachelle is certified in Nefeli and Jamie Wu’s Facial Rejuvenation systems.

Mehrdad Joukar M.D. (Iran), L.Ac.
California Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist
Acupuncture, Pain Management, Weight Loss

Education/Research

Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM)
South Baylo University, Los Angeles, CA 2011-2013

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Iran 1989-1997

Clinical Research, USC, Keck School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2009-2010

Licenses/Certificates/Awards

State of California Acupuncture License #15905 2014
CPR AED First Aid Certificate 2013
Clean Needle Technique Certificate 2011
Functional Capacity Evaluation Certificate 2010
Committee on Clinical Investigations Research Certificate, USC, CHLA 2009
Good Clinical Practice Research Certificate, USC, CHLA 2009
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certificate (ECFMG)
# 06694699 2006
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Passed All Steps: Step 1, Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge), Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) and Step 3 2004-2008
Clinic Excellence Scholarship Award, South Baylo University 2013
Academic Excellence Scholarship Award, South Baylo University 2012
Links:
http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/
http://www.chla.org/
http://www.ecfmg.org/certification/index.html
http://www.usmle.org/
http://www.southbaylo.edu/web2/ca/current/scholarship.htm


Publications

Oral and Poster Abstracts, Pituitary Iron and Volume in Transfusional Iron Overload Diseases, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Cardiology Department 2009
Link:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20712782

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Family Care is an Acupuncture Clinic that specializes in creating a personalized treatment experience for our patients.  We combine Eastern Medicine with Western Nutrition to naturally address your concerns from every angle.  Call today for a FREE consultation to learn more!