Laura Aguiar

A native to the San Francisco bay area, Laura Aguiar has been working in health care for over 20 years. She is a California state liscensed acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in women’s healthcare with an emphasis in fertility, prenatal and postpartum care, pediatrics, mental/emotional problems and chronic pain. Prior to pursuing her career as an acupuncturist, Laura worked as a reproductive health specialist and counselor and as a doula. In 1999, Laura received her masters of science from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in San Francisco, where she studied both western and eastern medicine. Her post-graduate studies include extensive advanced training in reproductive health and mental/emotional issues. laura has studied with many of the great teachers of chinese medicine including Raven Lang, midwife/acupuncturist in Santa Cruz, Mike Berkley of the renowned Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City, Giovanni Maccioca and Efrem Korngold.

Laura brings tremendous compassion and empathy for all her patients. She warmly welcomes patients of all backgrounds and orientations. Her warm competent approach provides for a relaxed, comfortable, results-oriented visit. Laura has been helping women to conceive and birth for over 10 years. She regularly attends inseminations and births, both at home and in the hospital, her acupuncture providing women with a safe and natural method of support.

Since becoming a mother herself in 2007, Laura has pursued post graduate knowledge in pediatrics and offers comprehensive and sensitive pediatric consultations and treatments. In addition to her shared practice at Jade Clinic in Orinda, Laura also maintains a private practice in Berkeley.

Kristin Morgenstern

Kristin earned her master of science in traditional chinese medicine from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in Berkeley, CA, where she studied both chinese and japanese styles of acupuncture, and herbal medicine. During her education Kristin completed extensive training in women’s health and fertility and has done advanced training in these areas working with such noted teachers as Raven Lang (midwife and acupuncturist) and Efrem Korngold. She also did an extensive internship with fertility specialist Dr. Bick Jane Tang of Mill Valley, California. Having worked as a doula, she has been blessed to assist at many hospital and home births which have inspired and informed her practice.

Kristin is a CA state licensed acupuncturist, and herbalist with over a decade of experience maintaining a general practice, cultivating a special interest in family medicine: specializing in general women’s health issues, fertility, pregnancy, and pediatrics. She is also certified in facial rejuvenation acupuncture for those interested in a more holistic way of maintaining and caring for their skin.

Her approach to patient care incorporates a gentle acupuncture technique, partnered with compassion and a strong belief in patient education. She believes helping patients resolve their health issues, as well as educating them on how to prevent those issues from recurring, is important. She is grateful to be able to build a partnership with her patients around health and well-being. Kristin is co-owner of Jade Clinic in Orinda, California where she maintains a private practice.

Gonzalo Villablanca

Trained and certified in swedish, shiatsu, lymphatic and deep tissue massage, Gonzalo Villablanca is a very skilled massage therapist with almost ten years of experience. His warm and professional manner, lends to a comfortable, safe and results oriented visit.

He incorporates his hands on technical skills with his knowledge of human anatomy and body mechanics to address the needs of all people regardless of age, gender or body type. Gonzalo currently works with Jade Acupuncture clinic in Orinda and the Berkeley Family Acupuncture in Berkeley, and studies kinesiology at San Francisco State University.