About

Dr. Ari, DACM, LAc is a board licensed acupuncturist specializing in whole family health and pediatrics.

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Working with kids brings her joy because small changes early on can have a significant impact on their long-term health.

Dr. Ari, DACM, LAc blends a creative and scientific approach. She sees herself as a health detective working with you to collaboratively uncover the root of you or your family member’s health problems.

She respects and values both the traditional roots of Eastern Asian Medicine as well as the most current research to guide her treatments. She loves working with your care team to support your family’s overall health. 

Experience

  • University of California San Diego, Center for Integrative Medicine — Acupuncturist and Associate Director of Integrative Medicine Clerkships (teaching medical students and residents about acupuncture)

  • Providence Hospital, Oncology Department — Acupuncture provider on an integrative medicine team

  • Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Pain Management Department — Acupuncture provider on an integrative medicine team

  • Central City Concern, Hooper Detox Center — Acupuncture provider for in-patient services

  • Fiji — provides annual free, community-based medical care in medically underserved regions alongside physicians

  • CommunicateHealth, Inc. — Former Vice President of this public health firm

Medical Degrees

  • Pacific College of Health Sciences, Doctor of Acupuncture Degree

  • Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM), Master of Acupuncture Degree — OCOM is the top acupuncture college in the United States