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Pain Care, Women's Health, Fertility

Expert, Compassionate Care

Pain Care and Women's Health Specialists

Safe, effective and natural approaches to treat

pain, women's health and infertility with acupuncture,

herbal medicine and nutrition.​

Experience Matters

When it comes to your health, experience matters, results matter.

For nearly 25 years, we have helped thousands of patients successfully overcome their health challenges, whether it is infertility, struggles with menopause, or dealing with chronic pain.  Here at Earth and Air Wellness, we feel acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is our calling and we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care.

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Time Tested Tradition

Acupuncture is a 5,000 year-old tradition with a proven track record of effectively treating a wide range of health conditions.  We offer an alternative solution to conventional biochemical medicine.  Over the years, we have helped many patients overcome their health problems when all else failed.  

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Safe, Effective, and Natural Approach​

Using acupuncture, nutrition and herbal medicine, we provide you with completely natural means to stimulate your body's own healing abilities. 

Acupuncture is a safe, effective, drug-free treatment for fertility, women's health and pain care. 

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Personalized Treatments 

We recognize that each of you are unique, with different constitutions, health history, and unique circumstances.  We take our time to get to know you, and carefully tailor our acupuncture and herbal treatments to you.​​​​​  

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Fertility

Whether you are trying naturally, or with the help of IVF, IUI, or other assisted reproductive technologies, we can help you achieve your dreams of a healthy, full-term pregnancy 

Menopause Symptoms

We can help relieve the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances and mood disorders.

Pain Care

 If you're dealing with chronic pain or just a temporary discomfort, we can help alleviate your symptoms and improve your overall well-being. 

Sleep Disorder

If you are struggling with insomnia, we can help restore your sleep by regulate your body's natural sleep cycle, promote relaxation. 

Mental/Emotional Wellness

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or chronic stress,  we can help rebalance the nervous system and promote relaxation.

Hormonal Balance

We can help regulate hormone levels and alleviate symptoms such as mood swings, fatigue, hormonal acne and irregular periods. 

Why work with us?

  • Unrushed visits with plenty of time to ask questions.

  • Personalized acupuncture solution to your health concerns.  

  • Clear explanation of your diagnosis and treatment plan.

  • Nearly three decades of experience and expertise.

  • Ease of scheduling:  Either online or directly with our office staff.

  • Open 6 days/week for you.​​

  • Convenient parking and location. 

Acupuncture Specialists

Dr. Maria Yung, Licensed Acupuncturist Pleasant Hill

Maria Yung, L.Ac., DTCM, FABROM

Acupuncturist, Certified Fertility Specialist

Dr. Maria Yung is a third-generation practitioner of Chinese medicine, following a tradition started over 80 years ago by her grandmother, Dr. Bing Yin Lee.  Dr. Maria has over 25 years of experience treating women's health concerns including the treatment of hormonal imbalances, menopause imbalances, infertility, anxiety, depression and pain.

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Starting her family at the age of forty, Dr. Maria has a special passion in helping women achieve their dreams of motherhood. Over the years, she has helped hundreds of women become moms.

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Dr. Maria combines a traditional Chinese medicine approach with her strong support of integrative health care. She encourages her patients to take a holistic approach to their health that includes a healthy diet, exercise, healthy habits, and emotional wellness.

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She is a graduate of UCLA and Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, and completed post-graduate training at Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China.  Dr. Maria is a Board-Certified Fertility Acupuncturist and Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM).  

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Emily Edmonds, L.Ac., MSTCM, FABORM

Acupuncturist, Certified Fertility Specialist

Emily is  a board-certified fertility specialist (ABORM – American Board of Reproductive Medicine), offering a distinctive and comprehensive approach to reproductive care. Whether enhancing natural fertility or supporting patients through IUI or IVF, she blends the best of Western and Eastern reproductive medicine to provide truly integrative support.

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She earned her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, California, and has completed advanced training in Sports Medicine acupuncture, combining traditional practices with orthopedic and sports medicine principles.

 

Emily’s passion for natural medicine began with her own healing journey—finding relief from chronic migraines through acupuncture and herbs after conventional treatments failed, inspiring her commitment to holistic care.

 

Her clinical focus includes infertility, pain management, and natural support for thyroid, adrenal, and endocrine health. Emily partners closely with her patients to support their individual wellness and fertility goals with compassion and expertise.

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Shana Rocklin, L.Ac., MSTCM

Acupuncturist

Shana Rocklin has pursued several passions on the path to Chinese Medicine. Shana is a Certified Nutrition Educator from Bauman College Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts as well as a Certified Horticulturist following her love of gardening. She studied acupuncture at Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley.

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She brings her experience and passion for whole-foods nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and permacultural principles to her work in the clinic, steadfast in the value of cultivating “healthy gardens” in our bodies, minds, and surroundings.

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Shana has experience working with pain and women’s health issues. She has worked at Charlotte Maxwell Clinic Integrative Cancer Care for Women in Oakland and the Jewish Community Free Clinic of Santa Rosa. She is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to help patients thrive at every stage of life, with special interest in mental-emotional wellness, menopause and sleep support, women’s issues, and aging with purpose.

Dr. Don Chen, Licensed Acupuncturist Pleasant Hill

Don Chen, L.Ac., MSTCM

Acupuncturist

Don Chen is a highly skilled acupuncturist with a deep commitment to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being. With over six years of clinical experience, Don has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Prior to earning his Master's degree in TCM from Yo San University, Don completed a rigorous 950-hour practical acupuncture residency at top healthcare centers in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, honing his skills and deepening his understanding of the human body.

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Don believes in a holistic approach to health. He considers lifestyle, diet, and emotional well-being to ensure comprehensive wellness.  Don actively engages in patient education, offering workshops and resources for a well-rounded wellness journey.

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Don has passion for pain management and sports medicine, as well as alleviating symptoms associated with aging, especially senior care.  He provides personalized, high-quality care to each of his patients. 

Testimonials

"This place changed my life. As an older woman trying to get (and stay!) pregnant, I am now the mother of healthy, beautiful and serene baby..  I feel enormous gratitude for such a positive and life-changing experience."

K. R.

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