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Michelle Gamerl, L.Ac., http://www.riversidehealthcenter.com
Init. Session Cost: $150
Avg. Session Cost: $85
Practicing Since: 1992
Riverside Health Center
10651 Riverside Drive
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
818-506-7401
Special Office Directions 
Exit Cahuenga west off 134 fwy. Go north on Riverside Dr. Turn east on Cartwright to access small parking lot on right. Use "Visitor" spaces only. Metered parking on all streets.
Office Hours
Variable at this time. Please call the office.
Practice Description
Multi-discipliary practice utilizing acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, and manual therapies to treat pediatric and geriatric patients and everyone in between. Specialty in orthopedics and sports medicine. Advocate of natural childbirthing methods; provides prenatal/postpartum care and lactactation support.

Education
Graduated from Samra University in 1998 with M.S. in Oriental Medicine degree

Practice Details

Specialty

  • Spinal Problems
  • Arthritis
  • Muscle Aches
  • Back Problems
  • Pain management
  • Heart
  • Diabetes
  • Headache/Migraine
  • Skin problems
  • Pediatric
  • Digestion
  • Weight Management
  • Sleep
  • Anxiety
  • Urology
  • Infertility
  • Stroke Recovery
  • Colds and Flu
  • Depression
  • Addiction
  • Stress
  • Cholesterol
  • Women's Health
  • Blood Pressure
  • Asthma
  • Allergies

Payment Methods

  • Most Major Insurances
  • Major Credit Cards
  • Cash
  • Checks
Visa, Mastercard, Discover are accepted. More accurately, only a few major insurances are accepted at this time. (This may change without notice.) We will gladly verify your insurance coverage before coming in for your first visit.

Techniques and Styles

Treatment Techniques Acupuncture Styles
  • Heat Treatment
  • Chinese Herbology
  • Tui Na
  • Acupressure
  • Moxibustion
  • Tuina
  • Electroacupuncture
  • Cupping
  • Five-Element Acupuncture
  • Balance Method
  • Trigger Point Acupuncture
  • Auricular Acupuncture
  • Japanese Acupuncture
  • Scalp Acupuncture
  • Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Other Services

  • Homeopathy
  • Aromatherapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Chiropractic
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Physical Therapy

AcuPages.com Q&A

Q: Why did you decide to be an acupuncturist?
 I began my career in healthcare in 1992, treating amateur and professional athletes with manual therapies for injury care, rehabilitation, and prevention. Realizing the limitations of manual therapy, I pursued further education, completed my M.S. in Oriental Medicine, and became licensed as an acupuncturist in 1998.
Q: What work/education experience makes you a better acupuncturist ?
 I completed a year-long course in Acupuncture Orthopedics with an internship in China to complement my exising knowledge of musculo-skeletal conditions and sports injury. I have also been an athlete all of my life which also helps me understand the body-mind-spirit of those who see me for orthopedic complaints. I had a completely natural pregnancy and birth, taking herbs and receiving acupuncture throughout the pregnancy and laboring for 16+ hours ("back labor") without the use of drugs/anesthetics. This experience helps me better treat all aspects of life for the pregnant and laboring woman. My youngest patient was 3 years old and the oldest was 96 which gives me a good range of experience for the techniques needed to accommodate any age. (Not to mention treating my own infant since birth)
Q: What about your personal interests?
 In general: the outdoors, the ocean, nature, environmental living, cooking, fine dining, travel, art, npr. Activities: surfing, hiking, yoga, biking, swimming. Parenting: the Bradley method of natural childbirth, breastfeeding, baby-wearing, cloth diapers, homemade baby foods.