Acupuncture

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 and almost 28 years of clinical experience in the Chinese medical field of Traditional and Pre-Traditional Chinese Medicine. From 2011-2022 Dr. Burger moved her practice to beautiful Maui, Hawaii. In August of 2022, Dr. Burger moved her practice back to Mesa, AZ and has resumed a very successful practice in North Mesa at Red Mountain. Dr. Burger has also incorporated the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to enhance and expedite the overall results of acupuncture treatments as well as enhance and promoting collagen and keratin production for 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.

Kris Johnston, MSOM, LAc, CH is the founder and owner of Natural Approach Healthcare. She has been in practice for over seven years. She graduated from New York College of Health Professions in 2006. She has a strong belief in the mind body connection and feels that only when both are brought into balance can total health be achieved.

Alabama born and in practice since 1989, Dr. Mick is one of the first American born doctors of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the country having training in the U.S., Europe and China. After completing a bachelors degree in pre-med health sciences on the East coast, masters and doctoral degrees in acupuncture and Oriental medicine on the West coast, Dr. Mick worked as an acupuncture intern at two TCM university hospitals in China

Upon returning from China, Dr. Mick has served as a professor and clinical supervisor at two acupuncture and Oriental medicine colleges and worked with medical doctors at integrative clinics around the U.S., Europe, Central and South America. Dr. Mick has successfully treated thousands of patients for a wide variety of conditions through decades of practice, including work as an acupuncturist volunteer for numerous Church medical missions in the U.S. and abroad.

As dedicated health practitioners, we wholeheartedly believe that your health is your most precious resource and most valuable asset. Without good health, your quality of life is diminished and it’s hard to feel content. Approaching wellness from an integrative, holistic manner, we strive to eliminate the causes of disease and illness while promoting wellness education.

Combining the efforts of general practitioners with nutritional experts, functional medicine associates, and others, our staff works to improve the body/mind/spirit connection to help elevate wellness levels throughout the entire body.

From chiropractic treatments and acupuncture to IPT cancer therapy, we work in partnership with the patients themselves, allowing them to take ownership in their own treatment plan while learning more about the integrative nature of the human body. Our focus is to treat the underlying cause of disease and illness, alleviating symptoms and pain through holistic healing.

Here at the Gentle Wellness Center, we are driven by a mission to empower consumers and practitioners both through education, training, and research. We are here to assist each patient on their journey to optimal wellness.