Olivia Baker is a California State Board Licensed Acupuncturist, a Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, and a fellow of the Acupuncture and TCM board of Reproductive Medicine.

With a deep passion and understanding for Chinese Medicine, Olivia is eager to use her education and experience to help her patients achieve optimal health. She compassionately treats the body as a whole by seeking, diagnosing, and treating the root cause of disease. Her passions and speciality lie in fertility, women’s health, psychological and emotional disorders, and sleep disorders.

After graduating from the University of Denver with B.A. in Psychology and minors in Sociology and Statistics, Olivia worked in psychology research until she realized how deeply she missed direct patient care. Wanting to get back into one on one patient care, she moved to Santa Cruz to study at Five Branches University. During her education she interned at China Medical University in Taiwan to study various styles of Acupuncture, while deepening and expanding her knowledge of Chinese Medicine.

Since beginning her Acupuncture career, Olivia has worked at one of the top fertility acupuncture clinics in the Bay Area, completed ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner Training Program with Chris Kresser and helped countless patients along the way. With a heartfelt passion for learning, a background in Psychology, and diverse clinical training, Olivia is a dynamic and dedicated practitioner.

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Dr. Beth Dorsey has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since 2006 and has extensive experience working with women’s health and hormones, fertility, and pregnancy patients. She is one of the first and few acupuncturists in the Santa Cruz area who is a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, ABORM. Dr. Dorsey is also a member of the NorCal Fertility group, a group of acupuncturists specializing in reproductive medicine and one of the few acupuncturists of Birth Point.

Her passion and commitment for excellent, holistic patient care has motivated her to create a clinical experience where patients feel heard, educated, and supported so they can meet their health goals. Beth has been integrating functional medicine to her practice since she began in 2006 when she originally studied functional endocrinology, thyroid health, and blood chemistry with Dr. Kharrazian. She later went on to complete the Kalish functional medicine mentorship and the advanced training in 2012.  She is a member of the Kalish community, where she meets weekly with Dr. Kalish and functional medicine colleagues studying specific topics and reviewing labs.

Beth’s love for learning keeps her enrolled in many continuing education classes furthering her knowledge in Chinese and functional medicine. Her training has taken her beyond treating women’s health and hormones, treating a wide variety of health concerns such as digestive issues, adrenal health, asthma and allergies, and pain management.

Known not only for her compassion and sensitivity, Beth Dorsey approaches her work with many lenses. With the art of TCM yet with the understanding of Western treatments and diagnoses, she offers a fully comprehensive, integrative treatment strategy. By deeply listening to each patient’s story, Beth carefully crafts a comprehensive treatment plan that is designed for that unique individual. Her blended knowledge of Western and Chinese Medicine allows her to draw from a vast depth of experience when creating her treatment sessions and treatment plans for people.

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Mikaela Minoggi is a dedicated licensed massage therapist and Santa Cruz native. She has a deep passion for helping people improve their mind-body connection, treat chronic pain, and improve their daily physical strength and performance. She graduated from San Francisco School of Massage Therapy & Bodywork as well as Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, all of which continued to drive her fascination for human anatomy and overall wellness. Receiving massage therapy has always been a helpful tool for improving her own understanding of the body and healing process, consequently becoming a major factor in choosing this career path.

After graduating from San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork, Mikaela utilizes a combination of relaxing Swedish style along with therapeutic sports massage techniques for a holistic and individualized approach based on each client’s needs. With clients Mikaela uses specific techniques for individual client’s needs, including the use of compression and range of motion assessments, Swedish & deep tissue, myofascial and trigger point release, pin and stretch, passive ROM, PNF, traction, and mobilization. Whether you are seeking preventative care, deep and targeted work, improved athletic performance, treating chronic pain, or just achieving overall relaxation, Mikaela will ensure those needs are met in each session.

Outside of work, you will likely find Mikaela enjoying her time outside (preferably in the sun) going for walks, running, surfing, and biking. As an advocate of rest and recovery, she can often be found in the kitchen cooking, listening to music, stretching, and dancing.

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Dr. Gabrielle Stanford, a Santa Cruz native, has been passionate about health and wellness since childhood, growing up in a home that valued both health-conscious living and a deep connection to nature. Gabrielle holds dual Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine from Five Branches University and is a California Board Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist. Her journey into the healing arts began in her early twenties when she faced chronic illness and found profound healing through acupuncture and functional medicine. This personal experience gave her a deep understanding and empathy for those struggling with chronic conditions and poor health, motivating her to help others and share the transformative power of this medicine with those in need.

Gabrielle is passionate about uncovering the root causes of health issues and firmly believes in the body’s innate ability to heal—sometimes, it simply requires guidance and support. Her focus includes treating chronic illnesses such as autoimmune disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, pain, and skin issues.

Gabrielle has also earned an advanced certification in Cosmetic and Facial Acupuncture, driven by her commitment to helping others feel beautiful and confident without relying on toxins or chemicals. She specializes in facial rejuvenation treatments that blend acupuncture, gua sha, cupping, and microcurrent techniques to naturally enhance the skin’s appearance while addressing the underlying causes of skin concerns. Her goal is to help patients achieve a radiant, healthy glow from the inside out.

Always eager to expand her knowledge and enhance her ability to help others, Gabrielle is currently pursuing a certification in functional medicine. This will further enable her to identify and address the root causes of her patients’ health challenges.

Outside of her professional life, Gabrielle enjoys spending time with her family, including her daughter, Ella Eve, born in July 2024. Whether it’s beach walks, mini road trips, hiking, or playdates with friends and their babies, Gabrielle cherishes her moments as a first-time mom and the adventures she shares with her husband, family, and friends in this beautiful world.

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Mairin is a Santa Cruz raised Massage Therapist. She believes that her love for people, travel, and health has pointed her towards her fulfilling career.

Mairin is passionate about all things health and wellness, and is an accomplished surfer, avid yogi, and social butterfly. Her goal is to help people achieve deep relaxation and optimal health.

After traveling the world surfing, Mairin found herself in Costa Rica where she graduated with +750 hours of massage training. She has since been practicing in Santa Cruz for many years, specializing in Deep Tissue and Swedish massage techniques.

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Alex’s journey into bodywork was profoundly shaped by a major pelvic reconstructive surgery she underwent at twenty-one, igniting a passion in aiding others on their healing journeys. Over recent years, she has immersed herself in both modern and traditional techniques, studying in classrooms and in temples across SouthEast Asia. Her toolbox includes Swedish massage, deep tissue, structural integration, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, craniosacral therapy, Thai massage, and energy work.

In her practice, Alex blends these modalities to craft personalized treatments that ensure lasting results. Drawing from her experiences as an athlete, surfer, and backpacker, she has a keen understanding of identifying and effectively addressing trigger points.

Given her personal history with injuries and surgeries, Alex’s primary passion lies in the realm of recovery, particularly in holistic scar tissue and adhesion release. She offers therapeutic techniques such as Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Microcurrent Point Stimulation Therapy (MPS). The latter integrates principles from acupuncture and modern neurological science, offering a comprehensive approach to healing both the body and mind.

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