Damian McCleod is a NY state licensed acupuncturist and has a Masters of Science Degree in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM). Damian’s introduction to the actual practice of acupuncture came after having undergone his second reconstructive knee surgery. At the suggestion of his fellow martial artist and graduate of PCOM, he started receiving acupuncture treatments at the college’s clinic. After having first hand proof of the power of acupuncture, he dedicated himself to the pursuit of Chinese Medicine.

A major influence in his studies came from the martial arts, which he has been a practitioner of since 1993. Damian currently works with martial artist and other athletes in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, with a focus knee pain.

Part of Damian’s philosophy on medicine stems from his undergraduate education; he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. His view is, understanding the complex is a matter of having a firm grasp of the fundamentals. Whether you are creating a detailed painting or addressing a patient’s illness, seek out the underlying nature of what it is you’re observing – then you will know how to proceed.

Vivianne Hipol Gantous DACM, RN, is an Integrative Eastern Medicine Practitioner who believes an individualized approach for each patient is the root to healing the whole person. Her practice is a mosaic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bio-Energetics, Functional Medicine, and Western allopathic training. Choosing from the best of each of these modalities, a unique plan of care is created for every patient.
Her motivation to practice has always been a love of humans and healing herself from debilitating post-partum depletion after the birth of two out of her three children. She enjoys treating all members of the family unit especially women’s health as a mother’s vitality is the first mirror for her children. She also enjoys finding alternatives for “hard to treat” internal medicine cases.
Coming from a family of physicians, Vivianne sees firsthand the immense contributions of Western medicine and the treasures Eastern and Western Medicine together can best benefit not only a patient’s current condition but a lifetime of health.
For over 18 years, Vivianne is a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Nutritionist in California and Virginia, a Registered Nurse, a wife, and mother of three. This year she is launching a post-partum program and specific services for new parents as they navigate an understanding of their new body and evolution of their expanded identity.
Today she sees patients in person and via telemedicine at her office, Boundless Well-Being, located in Virginia Beach. When she’s not with her family or seeing patients, she’s on a trek with notebook and pen or abroad with her husband.

Joseph Tonzola L.Ac., Dipl. OM integrates acupuncture with functional medicine to effectively and holistically treat skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. He works through guiding each patient back to health through restoring healthy function of thyroid activity, blood sugar balance, adrenal health, and decreasing overall chronic inflammation.

Karoline Gostl is a licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM certified in Chinese herbs since 2005.

Nido Wellness is an acupuncture & holistic care clinic in Petaluma, CA providing acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, ear seeds, and nutritional guidance. Aimee Ruiz, L.Ac., FABORM, and Colleen Putnam, L.Ac., specialize in reproductive health, fertility, healthy periods, hormones, pregnancy, and postpartum care. Petaluma Infertility support for IVF and IUI with acupuncture. We have advanced training and certifications in integrative fertility and prenatal care. We also help with digestive concerns, headaches, pain & injuries, anxiety, and depression. Nido Wellness is the place to go for all your wellness needs in Sonoma County. We support clients from Novato, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Petaluma, Sebastopol, Napa, and Santa Rosa, CA.