About Kirsten Cooper, L.Ac, CMT

Bio

Kirsten Cooper is a Practitioner of Chinese Medicine, Licensed by the State of California as an Acupuncturist in 2007.

Kirsten earned her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, CA. While at ACTCM she also became a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), specializing in Tui Na (therapeutic manual therapy that incorporates acupressure and grasping and deep muscle stretching to alleviate pain and improve function).

Kirsten works with patients dealing with Pain, Fertility, Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Issues, Women's health, Pediatrics, Emotional Imbalance, and Issues related to Pregnancy. She does this with a holistic approach of acupuncture, massage, nutrition, herbs, and moxibustion. Kirsten believes in the philosophy of medicine that treats the individual in every aspect of their life by giving them the knowledge and tools they need to fully participate in their journey to better health.

Prior to her studies in Chinese Medicine, Kirsten earned a Bachelor degree in Biology (with emphasis in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) and in Anthropology (with emphasis in physical anthropology)(BA/BA) from San Francisco State University. She worked for 30 years as a CPR/First Aid Instructor teaching all levels of Basic Life Support and Emergency Medical Response, and is a certified EKG technician.

Kirsten treats on Tuesdays (Tui-Na) from 10 AM-3 PM and Thursdays (Acupuncture) from 10 AM-6 PM. Kirsten is fluent in English.

To contact Kirsten directly, email KirstenC@boxacupuncture.com

Education:

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Francisco, CA
Completed: 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Biology Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology Cum Laude, Golden Key National Honors Society

SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE, Tempe, AZ
Histology, Regional Anatomy, Homeopathy, Medical Biochemistry, Embryology, Physiology Honors Level

AMERICAN COLLEGE TRADITION CHINESE MEDICINE, San Francisco, CA Completed: 2006
Master of Science Traditional Chinese Medicine