Michael Turk

Specialties

Treating the most serious and chronic conditions, including pain and disability. Teaching self-​care for improved health and longevity.

History

Established in 1980.

In 1980 I started a massage practice that quickly developed in to a teaching career at several schools in San Diego. In 1985 I moved to Chico and founded and directed the East/​West Health Center on Palm Ave. After 25 years I closed the center and now work part time at Chico Kodenkan.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael T.

Business Owner

Michael Turk is a nationally known expert, author, and teacher who lectures on the use of acupuncture, massage, and moxibustion to treat chronic pain and disability. Turk has taught natural healing for over 40 years and traditional Chinese medicine for over 30 years at California schools and international conferences. His easy-​to-​read book on acupressure massage, Pain’s Healing Secret, is used as a text in massage classes. Turk served as a board member for the California State Oriental Medical Association.