Acukare is dedicated to offering our community effective, natural, and safe medical care. Knowing that one's state of health is as diverse as the person, we approach our patients individually. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of your health needs, together we will travel a path to your desired results, cultivating a balance of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
We are committed to giving the highest level of care and helping you achieve your health goals while preventing future health problems. Our goal is to improve your health far beyond the immediate results of a treatment session. Your overall well being is our focus: today, tomorrow, and years from now.

"I enjoy helping people and with acupuncture I am able to see results right away which is gratifying."
Karen Adams, Acupuncturist and Herbalist, is an experienced and highly trained healthcare practitioner. She became licensed to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2001. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of California at Santa Cruz and received her Master’s Degree in Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese (ACTCM) in San Francisco. While completing the rigorous curriculum and four-year clinical training program at ACTCM, Karen also participated in a two year internship in the private practice of her mentor who specializes in fertility and breast cancer.

Andrea Winchester-Chang, DAOM, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist and certified massage therapist. She completed her Master’s degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Dongguk University in Los Angeles, California in 2016. Continuing her education she completed her Doctorate degree from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco, California in 2019 while working in private practice. As a practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and an instructor of Body Work/Medical Massage, she has developed an integrated, patient centered approach to treat a broad range of health issues, such as Musculoskeletal Injury and Chronic Pain, Headache/Migraines, Stress Management and Emotional Health, Digestive Issues, and Women’s Health.
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1009 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 228
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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