Nichole Santoro LAc, EAMP, LMT is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and massage therapist in Washington State. She was born and raised near Richmond, Virginia where she studied at Virginia Commonwealth University and received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Religious Studies. She traveled to Washington State to study Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine at Bastyr University and earned her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Serving the Eastside since she graduated, Nichole has continued to expand her acupuncture skills, manual therapy skills, and herbal knowledge to better serve her patients. She has advanced training in Orthopedic Acupuncture and specializes in treating musculoskeletal injury and pain. In addition, Nichole regularly employs manual therapy skills in her treatments such as craniosacral, therapeutic massage, cupping, gua sha, stretching and visceral manipulation whenever indicated. Nutrition and lifestyle guidance is also an integral part of her holistic approach to health and wellness.

Nichole works with many Physical Therapists in the area to achieve the best outcomes for her patients and she is passionate about movement and musculoskeletal health. She draws on her own decades long experience as a gymnast, dancer and yogi to offer insights on improving the mind-body connection and cultivating strength and longevity. It is her goal to not only help people get healthy, but also understand how to prevent injury and become more resilient.

“Cultivating health and awareness in the physical body is a pathway to increasing awareness and health of the mind and spirit. Any illness or injury offers an opportunity to get more in touch with yourself and make adjustments to optimize your well-being.”

Nichole Santoro LAc, EAMP, LMT is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and massage therapist in W... Read More

Dr. Reshmi Yandapalli, DAOM, is a licensed practitioner in the State of Washington and California. She holds a Doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Bastyr University, specializing in pain management. She has advanced training in orthopedic acupuncture and neuroacupuncture (scalp acupuncture) providing treatment for various issues including chronic pain, paralysis and neurological disorders. Reshmi completed rigorous clinical training in the Acute Pain team at Harborview Medical Center within Anesthesia and Pain Service and is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as well as the California Acupuncture Board.

Reshmi was born and raised in India and came to the United States to pursue a career in tech. She stumbled upon Chinese medicine by chance and since then has followed her passion in Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide patient focused care in acupuncture and oriental medicine.

“In my journey of forever learning, I strive to be a compassionate, enthusiastic and tenacious health care provider. By thinking beyond the presenting symptoms to create a treatment plan that is customized to the individual, I work with my patients as joint partners in their health care. My goal is to care for every patient as if they were my family member.”

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