In addition to being a massage therapy teacher, Rob has been a master acupuncturist and massage therapist for over 25 years. Because of his insatiable curiosity for how life works, he continues to learn about new and different therapeutic modalities. There are so many variables involved in having a happy, fulfilling, and healthy life. On all levels, he feels maintaining good health resolves itself down to two core precepts: 1) enthusiastically express your creativity and 2) keep your vessels and channels open and flowing. Don’t repress, stifle, offend, block or overspend your creative juices and all will be well. This is why he loves acupuncture, massage and their associated modalities (like cupping and gua sha) so much.

His treatment approach is to balance the root cause of his patient’s problem. He does this by finding underlying imbalances through the patient’s pulse, tongue diagnosis, and muscle testing. He also addresses the branch, which is the symptom that brings his patient in for a treatment. Through his gentle approach of using acupuncture, a vast number of conditions can be treated. Using his fabulous blend of modalities, information transfers through the body’s tissues and into the cells is where the magic of healing happens!

• 1992 Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine The American Institute of Oriental Medicine
• 1987 Massage Technician The International Professional School of Bodywork
• 1999 Holistic Health Practitioner The American Institute of Clinical Massage

Lina was born and grew up in Italy. At a very young age she became fascinated with Oriental medicine when at a Health Fair she met an Asian doctor skilled in Chinese medicine and martial arts. He spoke with her of Qi energy (Chi) and of the qualities of Yin and Yang and how their balance affects every condition of body and mind. After that encounter, she began to read all she could about ancient medicine and its benefits. Following a tragic event in her family, she discovered the detrimental side effects and limitations of Western medicine and vowed to someday find a way to help people recover and transform their health using alternative medicine. Many years later, Lina’s life long dream became a reality when she had an opportunity to study Chinese medicine and achieve her Masters of Science from California’s renowned Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She is now a Primary Care provider and is a certified licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist.

Lina has over a decade of experience in the field of Chinese medicine and enjoys educating her patients on the powerful vital force that is inherent in each of us. She is committed to helping individuals achieve good health and live a more balanced life in the midst of our stressful modern world. She offers various diagnostic skills that include-acupuncture, Traditional and Japanese meridian therapy, cupping, guasha, moxibustion, food therapy and herbal medicine, which have been known for centuries to promote wellness and longevity. She absolutely loves treating many conditions. She has extensive experience in pain management, women’s and men’s health, fertility, digestive disorders, immune enhancement, weight management and mood or sleep disorders.

Lina firmly believes that good health and vitality is possible at any age and is committed to helping as many people achieve it through the practice of Chinese medicine.