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Melissa Marcy, Acupuncturist
Melissa is a California Licensed Acupuncturist, a nationally certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, and founder of Santee Acupuncture. She earned a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine after being certified in Asian Bodywork Therapy at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. Clinical internships included in-patient oncology and out-patient chronic pain at Rady Children's Hospital, and she earned a certificate in Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tui Na, and Internal Medicine in Sichuan, China, at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Hospital.
Shuku Rader, Massage Therapist
Shuku Rader is a California Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Medical Massage Practitioner. Formerly a Physical Therapist in Japan for 15 years, Shuku moved to San Diego in 2016. She continues to educate herself to meet the needs of her clientele. Utilizing her knowledge of the body and combining modalities such as Swedish massage, Deep Tissue manipulation, Shiatsu, and Tui Na (acupressure), Shuku is available for 60 and 90 minute sessions Monday and Saturday by appointment. (619) 846-2610