At Essence Studio, our goal is to unveil the root of dis-ease in your system. Our individualized treatments offer a gentle yet effective approach to caring for your well-being and bringing your body to a state of homeostasis, allowing for optimal healing. Each treatment is unique to you!
Jing (Essence) is one of the 3 treasures in Chinese medicine, along with Qi (Life Force) and Shen (Spirit).
The mission at Essence Studio is to nourish our individual essence, working to preserve this vital substance that is responsible for our basic constitution, reproductive capabilities, and longevity. Loosely translated as DNA in western medical terms, essence is so foundational that it is ultimately the root of our practice.
Caroline Kirk
L.Ac, MTOM, Dipl of OM
Caroline is a board certified and licensed acupuncturist & herbalist and the founder of Essence Acupuncture Studio.
She was born and raised on the east coast and found her way to natural medicine on the west coast. Caroline has an undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona, and she earned her master’s degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, CA.
Caroline discovered the transformative impact of acupuncture and herbal medicine while struggling with chronic migraines and recurrent back and neck pain. Her patient approach is shaped by her personal passion for gentle, individualized and collaborative care. Caroline’s mission is not only to find the “why” behind the dis-ease and disharmony in our bodies, making connections unknown on the surface, but also implementing a personal plan for each patient. Her practice works to integrate the east and the west, bringing this ancient practice of healing to our modern communities.
