Aloha E Komo Mai ~ Hello and Welcome!
Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for at least 3,000 years to restore, promote, or maintain good health. Acupuncture is one of the most well known modalities used within Chinese medicine. Acupuncture points are stimulated with ultra fine, sterilized needles, to balance out the body’s own natural energy. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide variety of health concerns including:
musculoskeletal/pain disorders, enhancing the immune system, body detoxification, emotional imbalances, digestive problems, gynecology and infertility issues, headaches/migraines, stress, insomnia, facial rejuvenation, weight loss and general health maintenance.
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Elisa Kanani Wong
​L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Mahalo Nui Loa! San Gabriel Valley
for choosing Ohana Acupuncture and Herbs as "Best Acupuncture 2011, 2013, 2016, and 2017" in the
Reader's Choice Awards!
Aloha! Born and raised on the beautiful island of Maui, growing up Chinese herbal medicine was apart of Elisa’s family health and wellness. She never thought of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a strange or unique art because in her eyes it was just another means of health care.
Elisa’s personal acupuncture experience sparked interest in learning more about Traditional Chinese Medicine. She attended the University of Nevada, Reno and received her Bachelors of Science in biology, then moved to Southern California and attended Southern California University of Health Sciences where she obtained her Master’s of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. While attending SCUHS, College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program Elisa was an active member of H3, Helping Hands for Humanity organization traveling to various cities in Mexico and California providing free acupuncture clinics to communities. She served as CAOM Associated Student Body representative and a member of the Medicinal Herb Garden Club.
Elisa was a Dean’s List/Honor’s Student and a recipient of the San Hong Hwang Technique Award, SCUHS President’s Leadership Award, Soroptimist of Whittier Ruth White Scholarship, Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Scholarship Hawaii, and Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship Hawaii.
Elisa specializes in Pain Management, Women’s Health, Healthy Aging, Weight Management, and Preventative care. As an alternative medicine practitioner, Elisa believes that long-term health and wellness can be achieved with the right attitude and approach, and her goal is to help each individual reach optimal health and well-being.