Acupuncture licensed since 1985

Ph.D. in acupuncture 1989

I began my study of Chinese medicine in the late 1980's. I was first drawn to the vast richness and depth of Chinese medicine through my practice of classical martial arts. Over the decades, I learned various methods of hands-on therapies for the treatment of injuries that would occur during training. I also learned how herbal medicine has been safely and effectively used for millenia to support athletic training. After completing my undergraduate degree and working for a few years as a translator I realized my true calling was in the study and practice of Chinese Medicine.


I received my Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2001 and completed a sports medicine and orthopedics internship treating collegiate athletes at the University of California, San Diego. After obtaining my California State Acupuncture license in 2002, I began to actively study Classical Chinese Medicine under Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th generation Daoist physician and priest. I continue to study with Dr. Yuen to this day with the belief that it is my responsibility to keep growing as a physician for the sake of my patients. The rich tradition that Dr. Yuen teaches has allowed me to successfully help many patients with difficult neurological complaints, autoimmune disorders and a wide range of functional diseases.

I have personally experienced the shortcomings of the conventional medical system which primarily focuses on the suppression of symptoms and the disempowerment of patients. This motivated me to devote my practice to empowering my patients to take back control of their health and break free from their dependency on medications.

I use a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, tui na, qi gong, and dietary therapy integrated with functional medicine (customized lab work) to decipher the mystery of each unique patient. Although it is a challenging path, I find it immensely rewarding and cannot imagine doing anything else.


I have practiced and taught classical Chinese martial arts and health practices in the US and internationally for decades. A student at heart, I spend much of my free time reading or thinking about how to be a better physician for my patients. My goal is ultimately to help unlock the miraculous healing capacity that is contained in every individual.


Since beginning my practice in 2002 I've worked closely with many primary care doctors, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists and gasteroenterologists to provide heart-felt care to thousands of patients.

Points in Balance is located in the heart of historic Sykesville, Maryland, and owned by Mikahla. She graduated from Maryland University of Integrated Health and is a licensed acupuncturist, and certified animal acupuncturist.

Mikahla offers support with many symptoms such as chronic pain, back pain, neck pain, arthritis, headaches/migraines, digestive issues, allergies, anxiety, depression, and emotional balancing to name a few!

Invest in your community, invest in yourself. CSAcu - Community Supported Acupuncture operates on a sliding scale of $20-$80, pay what you can.
A unique clinic offering gentle, effective, Japanese-style acupuncture and every friday group acupuncture.

Dr. Emilia Cabrera, AP, DAOM, NCCAOM, is a devoted believer in the innate healing powers of the human body. Through holistic medicine and complementary practices, she treats patients of all ages with homeopathic remedies and natural botanical products. At her clinic Holistic Care Solutions in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, she specializes in a range of holistic care services that she tailors for each patient, such as acupuncture, counseling, far infrared therapy, cupping, and ozone therapy.

After earning a Master’s Degree from the University of Havana, Cuba, she worked for several years as a psychologist, which serves her daily as she coaches and advises patients to help them live vibrantly in mind, body, and spirit.

She is a Board-Certified Physician with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and holds a Doctorate Degree in Oriental Medicine from Atlantic University.

Dr. Cabrera is a highly intuitive and powerful healing-promoted physician, passionate about encouraging patients to embrace a healthy lifestyle. She practices what she preaches and spends her leisure time traveling, reading, scuba diving, and doing yoga.

Dr. Cabrera has a very unique and revolutionary approach to stimulating self-healing. The medicine of the future is knocking at your doors. In her practice is never allowed the use of invasive harmful chemicals or treatments. She works with the principle that prevention is the only sustainable cure. As an intuitive physician can read your body or bio-energetic field, and tells you what are the exact restrictions or specific areas that need urgent attention, in order to mobilize your normal energy flow and reestablish psychological and physiological health.