Meet Cheryl


The Practitioner

Cheryl Takeda, L.Ac., MSOM is a licensed acupuncturist and clinical herbalist with a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her work stems from a deep desire to help people overcome physical as well as emotional challenges to improve their health and wellbeing and feel better! Cheryl is passionate about health and being a part of the healing process with her patients. Her mission is to provide the best quality of care and look at each person as an individual.

Cheryl will assess patients by taking a detailed history and not only will she use acupuncture and herbal medicine, but will also offer nutritional and lifestyle counseling to provide her patients with practical strategies and greater wisdom to improve their health and make better choices in their daily lives.

Cheryl received her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA, which is a four-year full time accredited college. In addition, she has a wide variety of experience working with many different types of people including the general public, senior citizens, children, and collegiate athletes.

Her clinical experience includes the following: General Public Clinic at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego Senior Citizen’s Clinic in downtown San Diego University of California San Diego RIMAC Sports Clinic San Diego Hospice Professional Affiliation AAAOM – American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.