PAULA CAPPS, M.S., L.Ac., Diplomate Oriental Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
Mary Margaret Dobson received her M.S. in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University of Oriental Medicine, the oldest teaching institution of Oriental Medicine in the United States. She is licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and is pursuing postgraduate studies.
Ms. Dobson has been a popular lecturer at SAMRA University of Oriental Medicine, teaching specialty classes such as Facial Acupuncture, Secondary Vessels Theory, Microsystems Theory, and Five Elements Theory.
Additional certifications include:
Paula L. Capps received her Masters Degree in Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University. She is licensed as an acupuncturist and herbalist by the State of California and the NCCAOM (which certifies acupuncturists for all other states).
Paula has been involved in the health professions since 1987, first as an Acupressure Massage Therapist, later as a Medical Assistant for an OB/GYN specializing in fertility issues, and as a Physical Therapist for an Orthopedic Surgeon.
Additional certifications include:
Constitutional Acupuncture Facial Renewal (Advanced) Ear, Hand, and Scalp Microsystems Acupuncture CranioSacral Therapy (Upledger Institute) Modern Medical Qi Gong Myofascial Release/Myo-Osteo Therapy NAET Allergy Elimination Technique Oriental Medical Dermatology Usui Traditional Style Reiki Master Celtic Reiki Master
Acupressure Massage Therapy Advanced Fertility Techniques in Oriental Medicine Constitutional Acupuncture Facial Renewal (Advanced) Ear, Hand, and Scalp Microsystems Acupuncture Herbal Diet for Facial Rejuvenation
Certified Yoga Instructor
Medical Qi Gong and Tai Qi
A practitioner of martial arts disciplines for over ten years, Ms. Dobson has competed at the state, national and international levels. She has taught karate, women’s self-defense techniques and tai qi to adults, children and special-needs classes.
Contact Ms. Dobson for informative seminars, private instruction or speaking engagements.
Paula has been practicing Yoga from the time she was 11, and has studied Eastern Philosophies, religions and history. Her practice also includes intuitive energy work, Massage, and Aromatherapy.
She has worked with people of all ages to improve the health of their body, spirit, and emotions.