Jane Kang
Acupuncturist
After graduating from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco in 2007, Jane honed her skills working in several clinics before settling in Pacifica in 2010: one in Los Altos, a clinic specializing in fertility in San Francisco’s Sunset district and an integrative clinic in Glen Park. Building community and providing affordable healthcare have always been important to her. She co-founded a community acupuncture clinic in Pacifica before opening Oceanside Healing in 2018, where she established a weekly bookclub that encourages self-growth and a free monthly grief support group. Jane finds Chinese medicine so appealing because it can treat multiple ailments in a gentle way. She enjoys surfing, horseback riding, and hiking with her pack of dogs.
Igor Alekseev
Acupuncturist
He received his bachelor degree in Kinesiology, with a focus on Exercise and Nutrition Wellness. He earned his Masters of Science and Doctoral degrees at ACTCM. His foundational clinical training comes from the ACTCM Community clinic as well as the Auricular Acupuncture clinic at ACTCM. His specialities include: pain, overuse and sports injuries. He uses postural analysis and muscle testing to guide diagnosis and treatment. Standard treatment can include acupuncture, massage, cupping, moxibustion, and herbs. His general approach is to treat patients holistically, utilizing different modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine in order to address physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of well-being. Igor is also fluent in Spanish and Russian.
Jun Im
Acupuncturist
Jun graduated from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Science. She has been totally immersed in TCM since childhood and continues her passion of natural healing, alternative medicines, and holistic beauty as a TCM practitioner. She treats a wide variety of conditions such as: facial acupuncture and micro-needling for skin concerns and rejuvenation, scalp acupuncture for hair restoration, insomnia, stress and anxiety, gastrointestinal health, migraines/headache, orthopedic acupuncture for sports injuries, trigger point and dry needling therapy to alleviate pain, muscle tightness, and increase blood flow.
Shelley H. Lane
Acupuncturist, Nutritional Therapist
Shelley began her acupuncture practice in Santa Barbara in 1984. She observed the clear connection between diet & its role in the underlying cause of many ailments (along with lifestyle choices). After certification in nutritional therapy, (NTA) and deeper focus on ‘food as medicine’ principles she noticed the enhancement of patient outcome (along with lifestyle choices). Besides digestive issues, Shelley works with pain management, stress, & hormonal balance. In addition to Acupuncture degrees, (L.Ac.,OMD), BA in psychology, Autism Mastery, BioIndividual Nutrition certifications. Shelley is the co-chapter leader of the San Mateo Weston A Price Foundation.
Brian Cook
Chiropractic, ART provider
Dr. Brian Cook is a board certified chiropractor with advanced training in a soft tissue technique called Active Release Techniques®. He received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from University of California, Davis and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA where he graduated with honors and was salutatorian of his class.
Michelle Schneider
Massage Therapist
Michelle has a BA from the San Francisco State University and she studied at the Esalen Institute. Additionally, She has practiced dance and yoga for years, and has a deep connection to the human body. Each session is tailored to the needs of the client. This allows her to provide a more precise and effective massage experience. She specializes in Swedish, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue and Prenatal and has helped many clients deal with stress and insomnia.
Virginia O'Hanlon
Massage Therapist
Virginia is a CA licensed massage therapist and graduate of the McKinnon School of Massage. After receiving her massage certification she went on to become a CA licensed physical therapy assistant which she practiced for 20 years. Working in outpatient orthopedic clinics she gained a lot of knowledge and experience with many types of conditions and injuries including spinal problems, upper extremity overuse, post op and sports injuries. She specializes in addressing specific issues with a variety of deeper tissue myofascial, soft tissue mobilization and osteopathic techniques.
Ben Zhen
Massage Therapist
Before becoming a certified Massage Therapist in the US, Ben was a holistic medicine doctor in China until 2007. Ben graduated from the Foshan Medical School, where he studied TCM, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese Tui-Na massage techniques.
Now with over 15 years of experience as a Massage Therapist in US, Ben specializes in a variety of modalities such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pain Management, Sports Massage, Hot Stone, and Foot Reflexology. Ben's passion is about using specialty massage techniques to alleviate the root causes of pain points for his clients.
Noriko Dukor
Massage Therapist
Noriko graduated from Massage Therapy Program of Skyline College where she got on the Dean's List throughout the course. She provides customized therapeutic massage with the techniques that will be most effective whether in treating specific problems or relaxation. Her modalities include Swedish, deep tissue, Myofascial release, and Trigger point.
She has training in modern dance and passion in performing jazz, tap, and Afro Haitian dance. She also has practiced yoga, Zumba, pop pilates, and qigong. All of these impact and enhance her bodywork.
Lexy Kenchaphorn
Massage Therapist
I graduated from San Francisco School of Massage and Bodywork and was Certified as a Massage Therapist in 2018.
My modalities include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger point, Thai massage and Prenatal massage.
I offer personalized mixture of techniques from a variety of different modalities, individualizing each session to meet the needs of each client.
I am passionate about helping clients feel better in their bodies and minds. I look forward to assisting you with your well-being.
Athena Amores
Massage Therapist, Esthetician
From the most relaxing Swedish massage sessions to expecting mothers, she excels in pampering all her clients with her extensive experience.
Athena believes that we need to take care of ourselves first, so we can take care of others in our life. Athena has a passion for relaxation and making her clients feel revitalized. Her sessions help alleviate stress and rejuvenation. Athena’s goal is for each client to be in a state of relaxation and well being throughout the whole body.
Shirley McClure
Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner, Massage Therapist, Drum Circle Facilitator
Shirley is a specialist in Chi Nei Tsang. She studied at the Chi Nei Tsang Institute, attaining Practitioner Level 1. Chi Nei Tsang was developed by the White Cloud Taoist Monks in ancient China, and literally means “working the energy of the internal organs.” This is a powerful hands-on body work and energy healing. When you have a massage with Shirley, you can expect a soft yet deep massage of the abdomen to work on digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, reproductive, emotional, and many other systems.
Joseph Coffin
Sound Healer, Reiki Master
Joseph Coffin is our meditation instructor and co-owner of The MATS. He has a BA in Social Work and completed two years of study at the Black Swan Temple, Maui. He is trained in the ways of the Essenes, Reiki, and various spiritual practices. He has over 20 years of retreat experience and teaching practice. He teaches various forms of meditation as well as sound healing to people of all ages.
Private Sound Healing sessions and Sound Healing with acupuncture treatment are available. Call for appointment.
Jacalyn White
Grief Relief Yoga Instructor
Jacalyn began practicing Grief Yoga® after her husband died, and she found it to be a powerful way to allow her to feel her sadness and to cultivate courage and hope. She is now a Certified Grief Yoga® instructor who is excited to share what she has learned with others who are experiencing grief and loss. She is also a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher since 2002, a Vini Yoga instructor since 2008 and is currently enrolled in a 1000 hour Yoga Therapy Training. She teaches yoga at San Francisco State University for faculty and staff and offers private in-home yoga instruction.
She loves walking her sweet dog on the beautiful beaches of Pacifica.
Steven Evans
Meditation Coach
Steven is a Sura Flow certified Meditation Coach and graduate of Globe Institute of Sound and Consciousness who stumbled into the world of meditation and self-healing just before the pandemic settled in and offered him a window of opportunity to journey inward after previously spending time as both a French teacher and local barista. Outside of sharing his passion for meditation and sound, Steven also enjoys writing poetry, making music, intuitive movement, cooking, and kayaking when possible.