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About Santa Barbara Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with Life Transforming Results
Kristen Swegles LAC., MTCM, CMP
STOPPING THE HANDS OF TIME
Traditional Chinese medicine is a functional integrative approach to addressing symptoms and disease through the use of acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, massage and lifestyle therapies. Santa Barbara Chinese Medicine is dedicated to providing each patient with exceptional customized care and guidance in their healing process.
Kristen Swegles MTCM, LAc., CMP
Acupuncture, Massage and Herbal Medicine
Kristen began an exploration of healing arts and science at an early age at Louisville high school. After graduation with athletic and academic honors, Kristen followed her heart to where the redwoods meet the ocean at UC Santa Cruz. She lived with Mayan midwives in Guatemala, forming a thesis on childbearing practices in the US and abroad. Kristen holds a Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine and completed the coursework of the Doctorate Oriental Medicine program at Five Branches University. She specializes in women’s health and pain management.
She was licensed by the CA Acupuncture Board in 2012 with over 900 clinical hours and extra training in asian bodywork. She started her practice at Santa Cruz CORE Fitness and Rehab and Summit Estate addiction recovery. Kristen has been in private practice for 12 years in her hometown of Santa Barbara and is the owner of Santa Barbara Chinese Medicine.
