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"I can’t say enough to highlight what an amazing practitioner Dr. James is!! He has been so right on in discerning my most pressing physical issues and has given helpful advice and care to assist me in reaching a more balanced state! Every single time I went to him I was much better afterwards. Addressing all kinds of issues—from a broken foot/sprained ankle to tinnitus, from sluggish digestion to chronic pain—each time suffering has been alleviated plus I’ve received wisdom and knowledge to go forward towards better health. His wisdom knows no bounds, it seems! I HIGHLY recommend him!!!"."

- H.L.

James Mohebali    L.Ac, DACM, CST-T

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James has a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and is a certified craniosacral therapist. He specializes in pediatric acupuncture, treating all conditions from newborn colic to teenage pre-college anxiety. In addition, he treats patients of all ages for a wide variety of health and wellness issues.  He founded and ran a family acupuncture practice in North Carolina for over 5 years before relocating to the Seacoast and joining Upright Acupuncture & Wellness.  We are very excited to share his broad expertise and compassionate approach with you!

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James has always been passionate about pediatrics from early in his medical education—his first patient was 8 years old! As a result, he has pursued the highest quality post-graduate education in pediatrics and studied specialized tools and techniques that make treatment enjoyable and accessible to even the most sensitive kids. He incorporates a wide variety of treatment techniques, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and non-needle techniques like laser, acupressure, pediatric therapeutic massage/tui na. His in-depth study of craniosacral therapy with the Upledger Institute (over 300 hours!) began because he wanted to have the hands-on skills to deliver gentle and effective treatment to any child. His treatments are patient-centric—we will never do anything that your child doesn’t want to do! Children love receiving treatment with James, and look forward to coming in to the office for their “tiny taps” (pediatric acupuncture needles).

Working with adults, James has a lot of experience treating everything from pain to digestive disorder, from insomnia to stress.  He especially loves working with complex and chronic conditions, like autoimmune disease (Lupus, MS, RA, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s), cancer support, insect-borne illness (Lyme disease), and severe headaches/migraines. He also loves working with mental-emotional conditions, including depression, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD and CPTSD.

​​EDUCATION

  • Pacific College of Health and Science – San Diego, CA

    • Doctorate of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine. Concentration in Integrative Medicine.

  • Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts – Asheville, NC

    • Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, concentration in Classical Chinese Medicine

  • St. John’s College – Santa Fe, NM

    • Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts. Concentration in History of Mathematics & Science

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SKILLS

  • Classical Chinese Medicine

  • TCM, Classical, Five Element, Japanese, & Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture

  • Pediatric Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, incl. Shonishin

  • Craniosacral Therapy (CS1, CS2, SER1, SER2, ADV1)

  • Advanced Chinese Bodywork (Tui Na) Techniques (incl. Zheng Gu Tui Na, Zang Fu Tui Na)

  • Chinese Medical & Pediatric Use of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy

  • Sotai, Qigong, Daoyin and Asian movement therapies

  • Chinese Herbal Medicine (Internal, Topical, & Traditional Preparation)

  • Chinese Dietary Therapy and Nutrition

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SELECTED ADVANCED STUDIES

  • Chronic Pain: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to a Complex Problem — Taught by a panel of experts in Pharmacology, Public Health, & Pain Management

  • Mental Illness and Chinese Medicine—Jeffrey Yuen

  • Trauma-Informed Care: Managing Mental, Emotional, and Physical Trauma—Jeffrey Yuen

  • Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in the Support of Cancer Patients – Simon Becker

  • Nine Essential Needling Techniques to Increase Clinical Efficacy—Andrew Nugent-Head

  • Chinese Medical Pediatrics — Simon Becker

  • Contemporary Pediatrics—Jeffrey Yuen

  • Birth Basics: Acupressure, Acupuncture, & CM Diagnosis in Birth — Claudia Citkovitz

  • Acupuncture During Pregnancy: Safe and Ethical Practice — Claudia Citkovitz

  • Nurturing the Fetus: Prenatal Care of the Fetus and the Mother — Debra Betts & Sabine Wilms

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