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Cathy’s journey in the healing arts began at the tender age of 9, exploring martial arts such as Wing Chun Kung Fu, Qigong, and Tai Chi. This early fascination with body mechanics and movement naturally led her into a career in holistic therapies.
Her Shiatsu journey began in 2014 at the Shiatsu College Hastings, where she graduated in 2017 as the youngest practitioner in her cohort. Cathy’s practice is rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and she continuously expands her knowledge to provide the best care for her clients.
In 2020, Cathy founded Nixon Acupuncture, Shiatsu & Qigong in Rugby, Warwickshire—a tranquil studio offering personalized treatments that combine ancient wisdom with modern techniques.
💡 Why Book with Cathy?
🌿 Shiatsu Therapy: Gentle yet effective, Shiatsu therapy helps restore balance and promotes overall wellbeing through focused touch and energy work.
🪷 Acupuncture: Newly certified in Clinical Acupuncture (2024), Cathy has advanced training in Battlefield Acupuncture and NADA protocols from Total Therapy. Her services include Electro-Acupuncture and Acupuncture with Moxibustion, offering treatments tailored to your unique needs.
🌟 Qigong Classes: Cathy is a certified Qigong instructor (Shibashi Set 1, 2019), offering weekly group classes at the Percival Guildhouse and private sessions to deepen your connection to this meditative movement practice.
💻 Booking Made Easy
Visit AcupunctureZenShiatsu.co.uk or email cathynixonshiatsu@gmail.com to book your session or ask questions. We offer weekday afternoon and weekend appointments in a calming environment designed for your wellbeing.
✨ Whether you’re seeking relaxation, pain relief, or a holistic health journey, Cathy’s personalized treatments are here to help you find balance and vitality. Step into 2025 with renewed energy—book your session today!
Her Shiatsu journey began in 2014 at the Shiatsu College Hastings, where she graduated in 2017 as the youngest practitioner in her cohort. Cathy’s practice is rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and she continuously expands her knowledge to provide the best care for her clients.
In 2020, Cathy founded Nixon Acupuncture, Shiatsu & Qigong in Rugby, Warwickshire—a tranquil studio offering personalized treatments that combine ancient wisdom with modern techniques.
💡 Why Book with Cathy?
🌿 Shiatsu Therapy: Gentle yet effective, Shiatsu therapy helps restore balance and promotes overall wellbeing through focused touch and energy work.
🪷 Acupuncture: Newly certified in Clinical Acupuncture (2024), Cathy has advanced training in Battlefield Acupuncture and NADA protocols from Total Therapy. Her services include Electro-Acupuncture and Acupuncture with Moxibustion, offering treatments tailored to your unique needs.
🌟 Qigong Classes: Cathy is a certified Qigong instructor (Shibashi Set 1, 2019), offering weekly group classes at the Percival Guildhouse and private sessions to deepen your connection to this meditative movement practice.
💻 Booking Made Easy
Visit AcupunctureZenShiatsu.co.uk or email cathynixonshiatsu@gmail.com to book your session or ask questions. We offer weekday afternoon and weekend appointments in a calming environment designed for your wellbeing.
✨ Whether you’re seeking relaxation, pain relief, or a holistic health journey, Cathy’s personalized treatments are here to help you find balance and vitality. Step into 2025 with renewed energy—book your session today!
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Mehrdad Joukar M.D. (Iran), L.Ac.
California Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist
Acupuncture, Pain Management, Weight Loss
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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
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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
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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
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20712782
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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Yens Acupuncture & TCM is a calm and welcoming space where you can receive treatment for a variety of conditions. Typical sessions consist of a gentle and healing acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine treatment, and when applicable, heat therapy, electro-stim therapy, moxibustion (moxa) and cupping are also utilized.
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Over a 30 year period, Dr. Jeff McConnell has developed an approach to healing that blends both Western and Eastern views of the structure and function of the body and mind. His teaching experience has provided him with a greater understanding of our amazing bio-electric body to more effectively treat his patients and to educate them on how they can assist him and their body into achieving and maintaining a high level of health and performance.
- Board Certified Acupuncture Physician (AP2231)
- Licensed Massage Therapist (MA9200)
- Adjunct Faculty at Everglades University in their Alternative Medicine Program
- Approved Continuing Education Provider by Florida Boards of Nursing and
Massage Therapy (CE Broker Number: 50-10126)
- Air Force veteran
- Board Certified Acupuncture Physician (AP2231)
- Licensed Massage Therapist (MA9200)
- Adjunct Faculty at Everglades University in their Alternative Medicine Program
- Approved Continuing Education Provider by Florida Boards of Nursing and
Massage Therapy (CE Broker Number: 50-10126)
- Air Force veteran
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My knowledge, education, and background in health and fitness are quite vast. Over the years I have studied under some of the industry’s best educators in acupuncture, massage therapy, biomechanics, exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, yoga, personal training, reiki, and sport specific training. I am consistently working to stay at the cutting edge of the wellness industry. I work with humans of ALL shapes, sizes, abilities, and disabilities. My extensive background allows me to work with everyone and anyone on a body/mind/spirit level. I teach each person how to live and function more efficiently in life, whether an athlete working to take his/her game to the next level or an “average Joe/Jill” working to become more present to life and its offerings.
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Dr. Kimberly Burger began attending acupuncture school in 1994 and graduated from The Academy of Advanced Complimentary Medicine in 1998 with a PhD in acupuncture and homeopathic medicine. Dr. Burger received clinical hours attending an acupuncture school in Columbo, SriLanka. With additional training in Dr. Tans Balance Method, Master Tung style and theory of acupuncture, interning with Dr. Chow Chen, certification in Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture and Macular Degeneration treatments to reverse and prevent continued degeneration of advancing eye diseases, Dr. Burger has a well rounded education with 29 years of clinical experience in the Chinese medical field of Traditional and Pre-Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2011 Dr. Burger moved her practice to beautiful Maui, Hawaii and was licensed in Hawaii in 2015 and has been serving the west side of Maui in Lahaina. In November 2023 after the Lahaina fires, Dr. Burger relocated her practice to Wailea and has added HBOT to her new location.
Dr. Burger uses Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to enhance and expedite the overall results of acupuncture treatments as well as to eliminate inflammation, pain and heal from chronic diseases including long haul covid and vaccine injury. HBOT is also used to enhance and promote collagen and keratin production in anti aging and cosmetic facial acupuncture.
Through the use of fine, micro acupuncture needles along with Clayton Shagal Marine Collagen skin care line, Dr. Burger offers an anti-aging or age reversal facial treatment that will reduce or reverse fine lines and wrinkles, lift and tighten the facial muscles and neck to produce a youthful, healthier and glowing appearance with results that last for up to 5 years post treatment.
Through the use of scalp needles, HBOT and electronic muscle stimulation, Dr. Burger offers a very successful treatment for post stroke recovery, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, MS, ALS, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and spinal cord injuries.
Through the use of essential oils, acupuncture, herbs and hyperbaric medicine, Dr. Burger is helping to support patients with cancer who are undergoing traditional treatments with an oncologist or have chosen to receive the non traditional treatment using ancient chinese medicine, herbs, essential oils, HBOT and the amazing power of prayer.
Dr. Burger has a passion for helping people recover from chronic illness or injury and desires to educate her patients to ensure they are living their best life.
Dr. Burger maintains a license in both Arizona since 1999 and Hawaii since 2014.
Dr. Burger uses Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to enhance and expedite the overall results of acupuncture treatments as well as to eliminate inflammation, pain and heal from chronic diseases including long haul covid and vaccine injury. HBOT is also used to enhance and promote collagen and keratin production in anti aging and cosmetic facial acupuncture.
Through the use of fine, micro acupuncture needles along with Clayton Shagal Marine Collagen skin care line, Dr. Burger offers an anti-aging or age reversal facial treatment that will reduce or reverse fine lines and wrinkles, lift and tighten the facial muscles and neck to produce a youthful, healthier and glowing appearance with results that last for up to 5 years post treatment.
Through the use of scalp needles, HBOT and electronic muscle stimulation, Dr. Burger offers a very successful treatment for post stroke recovery, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, MS, ALS, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and spinal cord injuries.
Through the use of essential oils, acupuncture, herbs and hyperbaric medicine, Dr. Burger is helping to support patients with cancer who are undergoing traditional treatments with an oncologist or have chosen to receive the non traditional treatment using ancient chinese medicine, herbs, essential oils, HBOT and the amazing power of prayer.
Dr. Burger has a passion for helping people recover from chronic illness or injury and desires to educate her patients to ensure they are living their best life.
Dr. Burger maintains a license in both Arizona since 1999 and Hawaii since 2014.
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Ali Sherbiny, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. is a nationally certified and Virginia Board of Medicine-licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a private practice in Arlington, Virginia.
He received his Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ASOM).
His experience includes integrative treatment, community acupuncture, as well as private practice. His practice specializes in the treatment of pain, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and stress-related effects on the body and combines acupuncture with bodywork (Tui Na massage) and cupping to achieve his clinical results.
His continuing education coursework has included study of the Tung family lineage style of acupuncture with Richard Tan, Brad Whisnant, and Henry McCann and food medicine (Chinese & Western Nutrition) with Dr. Ardeschir Mehrabani, NMD, Noemi Quintanar, NMD, RM, MT, and Dr. Marlene Merritt, LAc, DOM, MS Nutrition. Most recently he studied with Thea Elijah, LAc, former director of the Chinese Herbal Studies Program at TAI Sophia Institute, for a deeper understanding and embodiment of 5-element medicine.
Prior to his graduate studies at ASOM, he studied organic farming as an apprentice under a master gardener and worked in organic food sales with Green Star Farms in Blacksburg, VA.
Ali received his B.A. in Sociology from Virginia Tech. He continues to see social and lineage implications to health and healing and loves working with people who have the aspiration to break free from negative psycho-emotional patterns.
He received his Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ASOM).
His experience includes integrative treatment, community acupuncture, as well as private practice. His practice specializes in the treatment of pain, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and stress-related effects on the body and combines acupuncture with bodywork (Tui Na massage) and cupping to achieve his clinical results.
His continuing education coursework has included study of the Tung family lineage style of acupuncture with Richard Tan, Brad Whisnant, and Henry McCann and food medicine (Chinese & Western Nutrition) with Dr. Ardeschir Mehrabani, NMD, Noemi Quintanar, NMD, RM, MT, and Dr. Marlene Merritt, LAc, DOM, MS Nutrition. Most recently he studied with Thea Elijah, LAc, former director of the Chinese Herbal Studies Program at TAI Sophia Institute, for a deeper understanding and embodiment of 5-element medicine.
Prior to his graduate studies at ASOM, he studied organic farming as an apprentice under a master gardener and worked in organic food sales with Green Star Farms in Blacksburg, VA.
Ali received his B.A. in Sociology from Virginia Tech. He continues to see social and lineage implications to health and healing and loves working with people who have the aspiration to break free from negative psycho-emotional patterns.
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Formed in 1998, our facility has the dedication and experience to help you with your ailments. Prevent pain, treat aches, and gain clarity with our treatments. We offer quality acupuncture, Oriental medicine, massage therapy, and herbal therapies. Nature’s Grace Acupuncture Center provides a wide range of integrative and holistic therapies. We take the entire person into account when determining the proper treatment.
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Acupuncture, massage, Chinese herbal medicine and bodywork techniques for health and wellbeing.
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Mrs. Sparks is nationally certified by NCCAOM and is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Ohio and Kentucky Medical Boards. Mrs. Sparks has over 26 years experience in acupuncture and medical research. She specializes in pain relief, including neck, shoulder, back, and joint pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, headaches, migraines, painful menses, stroke paralysis, Bell's palsy, depression, anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, OB/Gyn disorders.
Mrs. Sparks was trained as a physician in China in both western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, with a specialty in acupuncture. She graduated from Yunan university of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1985, and then completed 2 years of advanced acupuncture training. Early in Mrs. Sparks' career she worked under the supervision of Zunxin Guan, one of foremost acupuncture experts in Yunan, China. Later on Mrs. Sparks was a principal clinical researcher running projects funded by China's Bureau of Traditional Chinese medicine and material medica. Mrs. Sparks also worked seven years at the University of Cincinnati College of medicine in cardiology research. Overall she has been involved in Acupuncture practice, Chinese herbal medicine, and biomedical research more than 26 years.
Mrs. Sparks was trained as a physician in China in both western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, with a specialty in acupuncture. She graduated from Yunan university of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1985, and then completed 2 years of advanced acupuncture training. Early in Mrs. Sparks' career she worked under the supervision of Zunxin Guan, one of foremost acupuncture experts in Yunan, China. Later on Mrs. Sparks was a principal clinical researcher running projects funded by China's Bureau of Traditional Chinese medicine and material medica. Mrs. Sparks also worked seven years at the University of Cincinnati College of medicine in cardiology research. Overall she has been involved in Acupuncture practice, Chinese herbal medicine, and biomedical research more than 26 years.
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