Dr. Chapa is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Board Certified & Licensed to practice Traditional Chinese/Eastern Medicine, Acupuncture & Herbology. He has been helping patients for over 20 years.
Dr. Chapa trained in China and graduated from one of S. Korea's most famous and prestigious Medical Programs, Dongguk University

I am a licensed acupuncturist, advocate of women's health, lover of plants and animals. I believe in reducing stress and increasing happiness. I love my job.

As an acupuncturist, I provide more than just acupuncture. I like to use my hands and cupping when muscles and tendons are sore or injured. If food and diet is an underlying cause, let's discuss realistic dietary changes that will help you to feel better right away. You're stressed? Anxious? Need to make a few changes in your life but not sure where to start? Let's talk about it.

With nearly three decades of experience, Cynthia Chamberlain, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac, Dipl.CH, is a highly skilled acupuncturist in Overland Park, KS and a dedicated practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. She combines ancient healing techniques with a modern approach to holistic wellness, helping patients address the root causes of their health concerns for long-term relief and balance.

Cynthia specializes in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and other TCM therapies such as Qi Gong and Shiatsu bodywork. Her treatments are designed to enhance circulation, alleviate pain, and support overall well-being. She has successfully helped patients manage conditions including musculoskeletal pain, digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, immune deficiencies, anxiety, and more.

In addition to her core offerings, Cynthia now provides red light therapy in Overland Park, KS. This non-invasive treatment promotes healing, reduces pain, and supports overall wellness, complementing her acupuncture and other therapeutic services.

Her extensive training includes a 4,000-hour Chinese medicine apprenticeship under Dr. Joseph Thomas, PhD, Dipl.Ac. She has also been personally trained in the Balance Method acupuncture system by Dr. Richard Teh Fu Tan since 1998 and has studied advanced Chinese pulse diagnosis and herbal medicine under Dr. Jimmy Zhang Wei-Yin Chang since 2002.

Cynthia holds national certifications in acupuncture and Chinese herbology from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is certified in Shiatsu bodywork. She also brings over 25 years of experience in Chinese martial arts, deepening her understanding of movement, energy flow, and holistic healing.

⚘ Yin + Yarrow is a St Paul Acupuncture studio and Apothecary offering an intuitive approach to traditional Chinese medicine, and a place of warmth and comfort to escape the everyday hustle and heal from withyin.

Commitment to Healing

My focus is on healing rather than temporarily symptom relief. I am committed to helping you awaken your body’s natural healing intelligence and restore its natural balance.

Respect & Support for Your Decisions

I will not judge or criticize the decisions you make regarding your health care. I will happily collaborate with people who use a combination of natural and conventional Western medicine as well as those who prefer a solely holistic approach. Regardless of your approach, I’m always committed to helping my patients reach their full potential.

Compassion, Respect, Integrity

I strive to maintain compassion and integrity with my patients and will provide recommendations based on your individual needs—never more, never less. I treat all patients with dignity and respect. I am committed to listening to you, and to maintaining open, honest communication in order to maintain a healthy relationship so together we can ensure that you reach your goals.

Phinney Ridge Community Acupuncture is a community clinic designed to bring high-quality, affordable, and effective acupuncture to the heart of North Seattle; serving the neighborhoods of Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, Green Lake, Ballard, Crown Hill, Fremont and more. Treatments are on a sliding scale of $20 – $40 per treatment, plus a one time $10 intake fee the first visit. No proof of income is required; you decide what you can afford. Payment is cash or check only.

Phinney Ridge Community Acupuncture appreciates diversity and does not discriminate based on race, age, religion, ability, marital status, HIV status, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, or gender identity.