Please Note!: Ariana will be on Maternity Leave starting July 15 2023 =)

Ariana Accardi is a Licensed Acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She utilizes all modalities of TCM such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, tuina-na, cupping and gua sha as well as incorporating patient nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.

Ariana has been healing bodies, minds and spirits for over a decade and helping patients to harness their own innate ability to heal. She began this journey as a Certified Yoga Teacher where she fell in love with anatomy and alignment. That passion was furthered when she worked with a kinesiologist to heal herself of ten years of debilitating pain. This inspired her to pursue a four year master program in acupuncture, herbs and Chinese medicine, after being told it was the most science-based, academic way to learn the meridian system and its integration with western medicine.

After nearly 3000 didactic hours and over 1000 clinical hours treating patients, she earned her Master’s Degree from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California. She graduated summa cum laude and specialized in both classical and Korean acupuncture.

While there, she served as president of the student council and student representative on the board of the California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA). Since graduating she has worked in private practice and continues to attest that pain is our bodies’ most efficient form of communication and biggest motivator.

Ariana is trained in Cranial Sacral Therapy as well as Nei-Dan Meditation and Kundalini and Vinyasa Yogas. She is certified in micro-needling and enjoys practicing cosmetic and dermatological acupuncture. Ariana is a mother of two girls which has fostered her passion for holistic parenting. She is originally from Manhattan, New York. Ariana received her BA in English from Fairfield University in Connecticut.

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Nicollette’s passion for the medical field began when she experienced health challenges as a young child. Due to the kind and patient medical staff who provide her care during that challenging time, she has always known she wants to help individuals with the same spirit of compassion.

After graduating from Arizona State with a major in Exercise Science and Minor in Nutrition and Health Benefits, she went directly into an intensive Master’s program pursuing Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM). Nicollette graduated from South Baylo University in 2022 and was awarded “Best Clinical Intern” and “Clinical Excellence.”

Shortly after graduation, she acquired her Acupuncture License and began to practice in a fast-paced Western Medicine clinical environment. This experience helped her find her way to an organization more in line with her chief career goals: to put the patient first and give them the time and environment which best benefits their healing.

Nicollette specializes in neuroscience, stress related disorders, pain, weight loss, and overall quality of life. She incorporates all TCM modalities including herbal remedies, cupping, gua sha, ear seeds, and electric stimulation to her practice. Her positive and caring personality combined with excellent knowledge and practice of TCM and Acupuncture make her an excellent practitioner. 

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As a young girl, Dr. Goguen’s interest in health and healing began after struggling with her own poor digestion. She became fascinated with why we get sick, how the disease process happens, and why experiences can be so different from one person to the next. She fell in love with Oriental Medicine because it encourages patients to take a proactive stance in the maintenance of their health rather than seek a temporary solution as ailments arise. Each individual’s unique symptoms are very important in diagnosis and treatment is tailored to that individual rather than what works for most people.

As our health often intersects with the stress, emotional and mental issues we face on a daily basis, she feels it is important to treat the whole you, not just the symptom, concern, or disease. She seeks to provide her patients with the time to answer their questions, a gentle touch to show them respect and care, and the knowledge to pass on to help them live a fuller and healthier version of their lives.

Dr. Goguen has received the following certifications and degrees:

M.S. Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine L.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist D.A.O.M. Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Dipl.O.M. Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from national board, NCCAOM C.M.T Certified Massage Therapist Reiki Master/ Teacher

Degrees Dr. Goguen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. There she graduated Summa Cum Laude as a Commonwealth Scholar in the Honors Program, with interdisciplinary honors. She completed her undergraduate research thesis in a genetics laboratory under Dr. Deborah Good.

Continuing her education, Dr. Goguen went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, CA. ACTCM is recognized world-wide as one of the most outstanding schools for TCM in the United States. Known as a dedicated student, who is passionate about learning, Holly graduated from ACTCM with a 3.95 GPA.

While working as a professor at Emperors College in Santa Monica, Dr. Goguen completed her Doctoral education in 2013, with an emphasis on research and education. While working at Emperors from 2008 to 2015, she started the Community Ear Acupuncture program in the Emperors Clinic to serve the local community and was a professor of acupuncture point location.

Dr. Goguen is additionally Board Certified nationally in Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM as a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine.

Academic Honors American Society of Animal Science Scholarship Award Jay A. Pirog Scholarship Herbert L. Forest Scholarship Lotta Crabtree Scholarship AHO Memorial Scholarship

Howard Hughes Research Fellowship Honors Research Fellowship Life Sciences Junior Fellowship American Foundation for Aging Research Grant

ECTOM Teaching Scholarship David Migocki Memorial Scholarship

Golden Key National Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society

Professional Associations:

Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) California Acupuncture Association (CAA) California State Oriental Medical Society (CSOMA) American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)

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Casey graduated summa cum laude with her Masters of Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College, a top ranked acupuncture school in the country, and is a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) in California. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Carroll University. Prior to her studies at Emperor’s College, Casey lived and worked for eight years in South Korea. It was during this time that she experienced the magic of acupuncture and Korean herbal medicine. She first sought out acupuncture as a patient determined to find relief from various ailments including chronic headaches, stomach aches, and back pain as previous medications prescribed by doctors weren’t effective. This positive experience sparked her curiosity and passion for natural, holistic health and medicine.

Casey aims to help patients relieve pain, reduce feelings of stress, and practice preventive care through acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion. She also utilizes the Korean style balance method to restore balance and equilibrium to her patient’s body and health. She has extensive knowledge in herbal medicine from working at Emperor College’s herbal dispensary where she received hands-on experience with herbs and herbal preparation. Taking a customized approach to wellness, Casey believes it’s important to listen to patients and create a comfortable environment for them to both heal and thrive. Outside of the clinic, Casey enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, meditation, and spending time with her husband and cats. She looks forward to meeting you and finding a treatment plan to restore health and wellness into your life.

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