Meet our New Practitioner!
We are excited to introduce you to our new Practitioner of Oriental Medicine & Acupuncturist, Dr. Francine Choren! Her first day is February 22nd. A licensed acupuncturist and Nationally Certified Herbalist, she will be available for Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) appointments.
Dr. Francine Choren earned her BS in Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. As a McNair’s Scholar, she practiced under the mentorship of renowned experts in the field of Motor Control, Marjorie Woollacott PhD and Sandy Saavedra PT, PhD. She pioneered neurological assessment techniques and published her groundbreaking research on human development control.
Continuing her passion for helping others, Francine earned her Doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the Pacific College of Health and Science. As a integrative provider, she worked at community clinics and worked with ailments including infertility, cold and flu, orthopedic injury, depression, pain, and stress management.
Originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, she is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Francine is a second generation acupuncturist. Her father, also an acupuncturist, and mother, a healthcare professional, have shared over a decade of wellness experience with her. While she works with all types of conditions, she focuses on women’s health, mental health, stress management, and sports injuries.
Please join us in welcoming Francine to East-West Integrated Medicine!
Dr. Francine Choren will be available Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 AM – 2 PM for the following appointments:
– Acupuncture New Patient Appointment (75-90 min): $150
– Acupuncture Follow-Up Appointment (45-60 min): $100
– Acu + Cupping (60 min): $125
– Acu + Dry Needling (60 min): $125
– Acu + Other TCM Service (60 min): $125
Book and complete your initial appointment with Dr. Francine Choren by March 31st to get $25 OFF your initial session cost.
Regarding COVID-19:
Anyone coming into the office is required to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status (children under 4 years old excluded).
The mask must be worn at all times except when in the salt cave – please make sure you place mask back on when exiting the salt cave.
The Salt Spa will not take any walk-in appointments until further notice. Please call our office to schedule an appointment.
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Nita Desai M.D., is a Medical Doctor in Integrative Medicine and is the owner of East-West Integrated Medicine. She is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and has studied Yoga, Western Nutrition, and Complementary/Functional Medicine. With over 15 years in private practice, Dr. Desai established East-West Integrated Medicine to provide the benefits of natural and alternative therapeutic practices, state-of-the-art technology and medical science–all under one roof.