Dr. Ali is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, certified by the NCCAOM and CAB. She is also an Integrative Health Coach. She received her doctorate training in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science (formerly Pacific College of Oriental Medicine), where she received extensive education in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and herbology, eastern nutrition, and tui na massage. She has additional training in 5 element philosophy, and a certification in Facial Acupuncture for Cosmetic Enhancement. Prior to her doctorate, Ali became a certified health coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN), where she learned western food therapeutics, lifestyle optimization and coaching techniques to achieve health. She also has certifications in hatha yoga, reiki and breathwork facilitation.
Ali sees healthcare as an integration of East and West. She believes wellness is a continuous practice of balancing the mind and body, and understands the inextricable link between mental and physical wellness. Ali considers each person in their unique individuality, and creates treatments entirely tailored to each person. Ali uses acupuncture, herbology, nutrition and lifestyle coaching to blend ancient and modern modalities, offering individualized, comprehensive and holistic care. Ali treats the mind and body together. She continues to see how capable the body is to heal itself, and is dedicated to help awaken that innate ability to heal, maintain wellness and transform how we show up everyday.