Dr. Ally Cook, L.Ac, DTCM
Dr. Ally Cook is a California board-licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She completed her master’s and doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University. Ally specializes in the treatment of pain management and sports injury, post-stroke rehabilitation, digestive issues, fertility, reproductive health and mood regulation. Ally is a dedicated yoga practitioner, and has taught for over 10 years. Her interest in the body and bioenergetics inspired her to delve deeper into Traditional Chinese Medicine and explore diverse approaches of healing and creating health.
In her work, Ally integrates the wisdom of East Asian medicine with modern scientific research and principles of functional medicine to optimize mind, body and spirit. Ally is passionate about working with each of her patients to improve their health and wellbeing. During treatment, she uses a variety of styles, including Master Tung, Zhu’s scalp acupuncture, the Balance Method, applied channel theory, pulse balancing, Saam, and facial acupuncture. She incorporates various modalities into her treatments, including cupping, massage, gua sha, and light therapy to enhance treatment outcomes. She also provides lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition counseling. Ally is currently in a mentorship with her dear friend, acupuncturist and qi gong master Angela Lee.
In her free time, Ally loves to spend time outside with her dog, Stanley. She’s an avid trail runner, swimmer and weight lifter. Ally enjoys backpacking, hiking and spending time in nature. Ally is passionate about using food as medicine, and loves to spend time in the kitchen and garden.