Kristen MacFarlane
Acupuncturist
1 Main st Plymouth MA, 02360About
Kristen MacFarlane is an experienced Acupuncturist from Massachusetts who is currently between jobs. She has been practicing this form of alternative medicine since 2016 and has since become a specialist in Acupuncture and Psychology. Kristen has a PhD from the Pacific College of Health and Science and is currently pursuing a second degree in the same field. Kristen attributes her success in the field of Acupuncture to her love of physiology and her ability to connect to the body to make it whole. She has a passion for helping people to heal and to find balance in their lives and believes that Acupuncture is a powerful tool in this process. Kristen is committed to providing the best possible care to her patients and is always looking for new ways to improve her practice.
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Pacific College of Health and Science Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degrees 0
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What do you attribute your success to?
- the love for the physiolgy and connection to the body to make it whole
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Get to know Integrative Medicine Professional Kristen MacFarlane, who works throughout the State of Massachusetts.
Kristen is a driven and high-performing integrative medicine professional who has worked in the health and wellness, education, health information technology, and non-profit fields.
Among her many roles in Massachusetts, she is a pilates instructor at The Body Center, a therapeutic mentor at South Shore Behavioral Health Clinic, a yoga instructor at YogaSix, and a pilates instructor at West Coast Pilates Centre.
Graduating with her high school diploma from Plymouth North High School in 2004, Kristen went on to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Public Relations in 2008.
Furthering her education, she graduated with both her Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine & Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degrees from Pacific College of Health and Science.
A dedicated health & wellness professional, Kristen is trained in tui-na, gua sha, moxibustion and herbal remedies. She describes herself as an energetic and high-performing individual who always strives for excellence, and as a creative individual with leadership qualities in fast-paced work environments.
Acupuncture is a form of holistic medicine and a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a technique in which thin needles are inserted into the body and in some cases, electro-stimulation is applied to gently stimulate particular regions of the body. Acupuncture is also used to maintain general health and well-being. Acupuncturists treat a variety of health concerns including women’s health & fertility, autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders, joint & muscle pain, insomnia, and emotional concerns such as stress management, anxiety & depression.
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