Meet Cailin O'Hara,
​MAcOM, LAc, Dipl OM

Cailin is a licensed acupuncturist, holistic medicine practitioner and educator. She is nationally board certified in Chinese medicine, Chinese herbology and acupuncture. Her medicine is ceaselessly creative and inspired- a true fusion of east meets west, ancient meets modern and medicine meets spirit.  

How Chinese Medicine Saved My Life
(and gifted me a much better one)

While working toward a degree in counseling, my health took a significant downturn. I was plagued with symptoms that were not only disabling but also confused and eluded my medical providers. Tired of taking countless medications and supplements without seeing improvement, I unknowingly embarked on my healing journey. I set off on a quest to find answers, refusing to believe that I was destined for a life of poor health. I dove into healing myself on every level: mind, body and spirit. 

It was when I discovered acupuncture and Chinese medicine that the answers became clear. Not only did this ancient, holistic medicine transform my health from the inside out... it also became my guide. It aided me through healing past trauma, which I discovered was at the heart of my physical health problems. I learned that true healing means restoring the mind-body connection and cultivating self-compassion. So, I chose to forgo a career in counseling and pursued my calling in holistic healthcare.

Qualifications, Training + ​Certifications

  • LAc (Licensed Acupuncturist), Arizona
  • Undergraduate studies: Opera/Music, Psychology, Sociology
  • ​MAcOM (Master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
    • ​​Master's research project: Body-Centered Medicine and Treating Emotional Trauma
  • Externship, Quest Center for Integrative Health Outpatient Substance Treatment Program
  • Internship, Hollywood Senior Center
  • Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM
  • Board certified in Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine and Chinese Herbology, NCCAOM
  • Clinical Hypnosis, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
  • Shiatsu Massage + Quantum Shiatsu 
  • Japanese Meridian Therapy
  • Mind-Body Medicine Mindfulness Training Program, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine 
  • Advanced trainings in treating mood and emotions with Chinese medicine​
"The healing is the discovery of self. ​
It is the homecoming, the restoring of all lost parts.
​~Dianne M. Connelly