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Jim M.
Business Owner
After studying mathematics and physics in college, I spent 2 years training in Gestalt and Bio-Energetics, and got introduced to the concept of qi (bio-energy) and how it could be felt. Hooked, I wanted to learn more — I decided to study Acupuncture. In 1972, I began my journey in England with the foremost teacher of 5 Element Acupuncture — Dr. J.R. Worsley — a remarkably gifted, charismatic teacher who made acupuncture come alive. He taught acupuncture as the mind/body/spirit system that it is. I went on to study other types of acupuncture, including Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, and with other teachers including Ted Kaptchuk and Dr. So. While I integrate elements of other styles, the 5 Element system is still the foundation of my practice. In the early 70’s, I had the privilege to meet Dr. Fritz Smith, an Osteopath and M.D. from Watsonville, CA, who went on to develop Zero Balancing. Fritz became not only another very important mentor for me, but also a close friend and collaborator.