Kristen Cerna
  • Acupuncture

I am a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with advanced training in Applied Channel Theory, a system developed by Dr. Wang Ju–yi that integrates classical channel theory with detailed channel palpation to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. This approach allows me to more precisely select points, tailor treatments, and address complex patterns of disharmony.

Since earning my Doctorate (DACM) and Master’s (MSTOM) degrees from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, I have cultivated a clinical focus on orthopedics, sports injury, pain management, women’s health, gastrointestinal disorders, and sleep issues. My practice draws on acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, guasha, and tui na massage, always tailored to the unique needs of each patient. My background includes internships in women’s health, pain management, and pediatrics; externship service in community health; and additional training in Japanese acupuncture, face reading, sports tui na, and orthopedic care.

Grounded in both classical wisdom and modern clinical application, my work blends technical skill with the belief that health flourishes when body, mind, and environment are in harmony. Outside the clinic, I draw inspiration from motherhood, time in nature, and personal journeys such as through hiking the Pacific Crest Trail—experiences that continue to shape my approach to patient care.

Accreditations

  • Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist (L.Ac.), State of California
  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM)
  • Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM)
  • Bachelor of Business Management from San Diego State University