About Dr. Judy Klamecki

Dr. Judy Klamecki is a California-licensed and nationally board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist providing thoughtful, personalized care that supports each patient's own path to well-being.

She earned her Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) from Five Branches University in 2019 and became licensed through the California Acupuncture Board. During her graduate studies, she also trained at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, where she studied under several masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Judy went on to complete her Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) at Pacific College of Health and Sciences in 2020, and in 2021 earned the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.) credential from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Dr. Judy has pursued advanced mentorship in both Chinese and Japanese medicine, developing an approach that is gentle, subtle, and thorough. She specializes in treating digestive disorders, sleep concerns, neurological conditions, prenatal and postnatal issues, and menopause. She has a particular focus on supporting patients through transitions and transformational times in life, addressing emotional balance, supporting the spirit, and approaching physical pain and trauma as part of a broader path toward wellness.

In addition to her clinical specialties, Dr. Judy recently completed Pacific College's FACE program in cosmetic acupuncture and facial rejuvenation, and offers this as an option for patients interested in a natural approach to skin health.

Background & Personal

Outside the clinic, Dr. Judy is the mother of an adult daughter and enjoys cooking, meditation, traveling, and spending time in nature.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Judy has particular clinical focus in the following areas:

• PTSD, Emotional and Physical Trauma

• Acute and Chronic Pain Management

• Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Women's Health:

  • Perimenopause and Menopause

  • Prenatal and Postnatal

• Sleep Difficulties and Stress-Related Conditions

• Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation

Education

• Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) — Pacific College of Health and Sciences, 2020

• Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) — Five Branches University, 2019

• Graduate Clinical Training — Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

• Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Minor in Religious Studies — University of California, Berkeley

Licenses & Certifications

• California Board Certified Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) — California Acupuncture Board

• Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.) — NCCAOM, 2021

• Advanced Training in Japanese Kiiko Acupuncture — Dr. Maria Mitchell, DTCM

• Five Branches University:

  • Advanced Modules in Chinese Medicine Psychology and Trauma

  • Advanced Modules in Neurology

• Advanced Training in Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation — Pacific College of Health and Sciences FACE Program

• Craniosacral Therapy Certification, Level I

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