About Atsushi Kanomata LAC
Atsushi Kanomata is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) San Diego in 2003 with a Masters in Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine. He holds an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University's department of Exercise and Nutritional Science. He has been practicing acupuncture since 2004 first on Oahu, Hawaii and now in San Diego for the past 13 years.
Atsushi has first hand experience of the power of acupuncture and alternative medicine. As a teenager suffered a severe low back injury that sidelined him from competitive sports and even normal daily activities. This injury set the path for which would be his life long pursuit to further understanding of the human body.
Atsushi's interests in sports such as surfing, golf, yoga and martial arts: combined with his Education in Kinesiology and Oriental Medicine gives him a unique understanding in the movement of the body.
Atsushi Kanomata holds a Medical Certification through Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) which enables him to perform golf-specific injury assessment and rehabilitation techniques to get golfers performing to the next level.
Atsushi is also certified as a Practioner of Symmetry. Symmetry is a patented physics-based program which focuses on pain relief through postural re-alignment and corrective exercises. This system takes measurements of physical misalignment and personalized exercise routines are created for each individual patient.
dr cecilia anton dacm
Cecilia Anton is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist certified by the State of California and National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Born and raised in New York City, she graduated from the Fashion Insitute of Technology and spent more than 20 years as a fashion designer.The highly stressful position of creating new collections every season led to chronic shoulder pain. Afterreceiving numerous acupuncture treatments, she decided to enroll at Pacific College of Health and Science,completing 3,000-plus hours of clinical and practical training.
Cecilia thrives at expelling pain from sprains, strains, muscular atrophy, and acute to chronic injuries. Sheinvites you to recharge and rehabilitate by taking command of your well-being. Her skills will guide you to a long-term spirit of awakened self-care. Acupuncture will propel your longevity and enhance your mental state,and it will reflect on your facial appearance with a radiant glow.
A former marathon runner, Cecilia enjoys surfing and hiking in her downtime.
dr May Thanhtruc Tran DACM
Dr. Thanhtruc Tran is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with a clinical focus on orthopedic acupuncture, pain management, and functional recovery. Her approach is grounded in understanding how the body moves, compensates, and adapts over time — and how pain often develops when those systems fall out of balance.
Dr. Tran practices in multidisciplinary clinical environments, working closely with physical therapists and other healthcare providers to support patients with acute injuries, chronic pain, and long-standing musculoskeletal conditions. She integrates orthopedic assessment, acupuncture, cupping, manual therapy, and individualized home care strategies to help patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and return to daily activities with greater ease and confidence.
Having grown up immersed in acupuncture and herbal medicine, Dr. Tran brings both traditional knowledge and modern clinical reasoning into her practice. She is especially skilled at translating Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts into clear, practical explanations, helping patients understand not only what is happening in their bodies, but why a particular treatment approach is being used.
In addition to hands-on treatment, Dr. Tran emphasizes long-term outcomes by addressing posture, movement patterns, and nervous system regulation — recognizing that pain is often influenced by stress, compensation, and repeated strain over time.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Tran stays active through surfing, snowboarding, and strength training. Her personal experience with movement and physical performance strongly informs her clinical perspective and passion for helping patients return to work, sport, and everyday life with improved resilience and function.