Deborah Hutchinson, PhD, LAc is an NCCAOM® certified acupuncturist practicing in downtown Lexington, KY.

She completed a 3-year Masters-level acupuncture program at the former Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Bethesda, MD), which included a year of Chinese herbal medicine training as well as study in China at a summer acupuncture course at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in 2002. She has a doctorate in Anthropology from the University at Buffalo where she studied the transnational flow of Chinese Medicine and conducted ethnographic fieldwork at the European Institute of Oriental Medicine in Munich, Germany. She completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in patient safety at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She currently is a part-time instructor for the Department of Medical Behavioral Science at the University of Kentucky, where she is a behavioral science preceptor for first-year medical students.

Charles Buck is an eminent clinician, educator and author on acupuncture and Chinese medicine with more than 35-years experience. His diverse interests include medical sciences and the practice of classical oriental medicine. An ex-Chairman of the British Acupuncture Council he has practised in Chester UK for 34 years and has lectured extensively for most of this time.

Sarah is an intuitive healer who uses traditional Chinese medicine to treat the underlying root causes of disease pattern and disharmony in the body. Sarah's treatments strengthen the system so that the body can naturally return to a state of balance. This way, as ailments are relieved, signs and symptoms do not return. The patient will be empowered with the knowledge to maintain his or her wellbeing and overall health. Traditional Chinese medicine is unique in its ability to bring success to any treatment plan by means of primary or complementary healthcare. Sarah's particular interests include internal medicine, emotional disorders, women's health, and pain management. Sarah's private practice has grown out of extensive experience treating patients in a variety of clinical experiences, including community acupuncture, MD offices, and hospital settings.

Sarah is earning her doctorate in Chinese Medicine and is also earning a specialization diploma in dermatology. She received her master's of science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) at the Pacific College of Oriental College. She is nationally board certified (NCCAOM) in traditional Oriental medicine, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine, and maintains state licensure in acupuncture for both California and New York.

At WholeSelf Acupuncture in Scottsdale, Arizona, you are invited to embark on a transformative journey toward holistic health and well-being. Led by licensed acupuncturist Linda Lofaro, the practice is dedicated to nurturing your body, mind, and spirit through the ancient art of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Linda believes in a comprehensive approach to healing, taking the time to fully understand your unique condition. She works closely with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses not only your primary concerns but also underlying causes and related symptoms. This holistic methodology ensures that your entire self is considered in the healing process.

Emphasizing natural and safe treatments, Linda employs acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to address a variety of health concerns. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, digestive issues, or women's health matters such as PMS, menopause, infertility, or IVF support, the therapies are designed to work alone or in conjunction with Western medicine to restore balance and vitality.

In today's fast-paced world, anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming. At WholeSelf Acupuncture, specialized treatments focus on alleviating these burdens. As you step into the calming space, you'll feel the tension melt away. Through targeted acupuncture sessions, your response to stress is altered, helping you feel more centered and less anxious after just a few visits. Patients report managing life's stressors more effectively and experiencing a renewed sense of peace.

Imagine waking up pain-free, going about your day without migraines, back or neck pain, or chronic discomfort. Envision restful sleep without insomnia and living a vibrant, healthy life on your own terms. Acupuncture treatments at WholeSelf Acupuncture make this vision a reality, addressing a wide range of conditions to enhance your overall wellness.

We are a progressive, full-service clinic of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine offering natural treatments for such issues as pain, post-traumatic recovery, hormonal imbalances, infertility, signs of aging, digestive disorders, stress/anxiety and many chronic health conditions. Our passion is to help patients work towards achieving their goals of better health and wellness through promoting inner/outer balance and facilitating the body's own natural ability to heal itself.