About Community Acupuncture of Marin

Community Acupuncture of Marin was established in 2007. Our intention is to make acupuncture so accessible by making it affordable, so it can make a positive impact on as many people as possible. Acupuncture does not need to be expensive to be high quality or effective!

Our Acupuncturists

Ronit Ashkenazi

Karena Goldfinger

Brittany Ayers

Founder, Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist, Life Coach & Group Facilitator

Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist

I opened Community Acupuncture of Marin in 2007. I loved how I could make acupuncture affordable enough so just about anyone could get treatments. Now my community can get acupuncture frequently enough to make a significant positive impact, and it does! I also love using herbs, they are powerful, effective, and ...natural!

Master's Degree: American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM), 2001
California State Board Acupuncture License: AC8489
National License: NCCAOM Diplomat in Oriental Medicine
Needling Style: Dr. Richard Tan's Balance Method (Silver Level Practitioner)
I attend continuing education courses regularly.

Ronit's hobbies and joys include Human Design, international travel, nature, eating wild berries, painting, music and dance, as well as studying foreign languages.

I have been interested in alternative health since my teens.  I worked in the health food industry in the early 80’s. During that time I experienced acute back pain and acupuncture resolved it quickly. This sparked an interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

I have studied Master Tong Acupuncture through several of his disciples. He was a famous acupuncturist in Taiwan in the 40’s.  I have found his method to be the quickest effective treatment for most physical and emotional issues.

San Francisco College of Acupuncture, 1987
California State Board Acupuncture License: 3524
Needling Style: Tong's Style
I attend continuing education courses regularly.

Interests: I see my loved ones as often as I can. I have a spiritual practice, hike and workout to stay healthy. I also love art, music and films.

My passion is working with patients who struggle with autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses. I integrate acupuncture and Chinese herbs with a Functional Medicine approach. I'm also a Registered Yoga Instructor through Yoga Alliance.

Master's Degree: Texas Health and Science University, 2013
California State Board Acupuncture License: 18740
National License: NCCAOM Diplomat in Acupuncture
Needling Style: Kiiko Matsumoto
I attend continuing education courses regularly.

Interests: I'm inspired by movement, healthy food, and an active lifestyle. I'm interested in helping others reach their highest potential through guiding others along the path of wellness.

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