Joanna Shell Clouser, L.Ac.

Joanna Shell Clouser, L.Ac. — Licensed Acupuncturist & HerbalistJoanna Shell Clouser, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She blends evidence-informed Western medical understanding with time-honored TCM practices to deliver patient-centered, integrative care that addresses both symptoms and root causes.Education and Training:Joanna earned a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM), a four-year graduate program that included an extensive clinical internship. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she first encountered Chinese medicine.Clinical Experience:Joanna’s clinical career began after graduate school in 2001 with positions at the CPMC Stroke and Rehabilitation Community Clinic, where she treated patients and taught students. She served at the ACTCM Community Clinic and later worked at Isaac Cohen’s …Oncology Clinic to focus on cancer-supportive care. Joanna now practices privately, drawing on broad experience from rehabilitation, community clinics, oncology support, and private care.Joanna specializes in:Women’s health and fertility acupuncturePTSD and emotional health supportPain management and stress reliefOncology support and integrative cancer careShe also treats common conditions such as colds, migraines, and insomnia, and has extensive experience working with people with special needs.Work with Special Needs Community:Early in her career Joanna taught therapeutic horseback riding for people with special needs, which informed and expanded her clinical work with this population. She adapts treatments to meet diverse physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.Treatment Approach:Joanna believes in integrating Eastern and Western medicine—using the best of both to help patients reach optimal health. Her holistic approach combines acupuncture, individualized herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling, with a focus on patient education and practical self-care strategies to support lasting wellness.What Patients Can Expect:Patients working with Joanna receive a thorough intake and an individualized treatment plan that may include acupuncture, herbal formulations, dietary recommendations, lifestyle guidance, and at-home practices. She empowers patients with tools to maintain balance in daily life between visits.Patient Resources:Joanna maintains a regularly updated blog with posts that explore Chinese medicine topics, integrative health strategies, and practical wellness tips to support patient education.To learn more about Joanna’s services or to schedule a consultation, contact her practice directly. Joanna welcomes new patients seeking integrative support for fertility, emotional health, pain relief, cancer care support, and general wellness.