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Taya Stanley L.Ac. - Barbara Briner L.Ac.


	The Sierra Acupuncture & Integrative Health Center

	Welcome! We are delighted to announce the opening of our clinic, the Sierra Acupuncture & Integrative Health Center on August 1st. In addition to treating acute and chronic conditions, our aim is to provide quality preventative health care for both families and individuals in a professional and comfortable setting. Taya Stanley L.Acand Barbara Briner L.Ac, founders of the Yellow Mountain Institute, created the center with Joy Evans L.Ac and John Evans CMT. Our clinic team specializes in a wide spectrum of traditional and complementary therapeutic techniques to promote health and well-being. For more information click on Sierra Acupuncture & Integrative Health Center. To schedule an appointment in our clinic Call 209 532-0557 or Visit us at 21028 Longeway Rd, Sonora, CA 95370. Ask us about the "Special Treatment Programs" We offer special treatment sets to a reduced price. How we treat We specialize in an integrative approach to maintaining and restoring health. We are trained in western and eastern medicine and techniques including acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine, cupping, gua sha, tuina, moxabustion, Medical Qigong and nutritional counseling. Additional modalities include Electro-acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Infrared Heat Therapy. What we treat Traditional Chinese Medicine is known to be highly effective for stress reduction, increasing emotional health, as well as strengthening the immune system and giving clients an increased sense of vitality. Studies show excellent results for chronic and acute pain syndromes such as muscle-bone injuries, back pain and degenerative disorders of the joints as well as decreasing the side effects of cancer therapy. It also addresses a variety of internal disorders, including cardio-circulatory, respiratory and gastro-intestinal problems as well as women's health issues, including PMS and fertility. Commonly treated complains in a TCM clinic are flu and common cold ailments, headaches and migraines as well as a wide spectrum of functional syndromes such as stress induced syndromes, insomnia, depression, indigestion and gastritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome. More information can be found in our Acupuncturesection. About Licensed Acupuncturist L.Ac Laws governing acupuncture vary from state to state. California has the most rigorous education requirements for obtaining an acupuncture license. In order to qualify for licensure, an acupuncturist must graduate with a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine from an approved school. Currently, California requires 3,000 hours of graduate study in eastern and western medicine, approximately 4 years as a fulltime graduate student. After receiving their degree, graduates must pass a comprehensive state licensing exam. In California, Licensed Acupuncturists are primary healthcare providers.