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Mission Statement
Code of Ethics
Meaning Behind Our Name
Acupuncturists: Judith Andrews, Lia Andrews
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission is to maintain an environment where medicine is practiced with integrity and compassion; where each patient is assisted in fulfilling his/her vision of health; and where every health practitioner is fully supported in being a great healer.
The Oath of Sun Si Miao
for Physicians of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(This is similar to the Hippocratic Oath in the West)
As a Physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine:
- I shall look upon those who are in grief, as if I myself have been struck and I shall sympathize with them deep in my heart.
- I will not give way to wishes and desires but develop first a marked attitude of compassion
- I shall not ponder over my own fortune or misfortune and thus preserve life and have compassion for it.
- Whoever suffers from disease and illness will be looked upon with contempt by people. I shall maintain an attitude of compassion, of sympathy, and of care. In no way shall arise an attitude of rejection.
- I shall treat all patients alike, whether powerful or humble, rich or poor, old or young, beautiful or ugly, resentful relatives or kind friends, Chinese nationals or foreigners, fools or wise men.
- I shall not emphasize my own reputation, and belittle the rest of physicians while praising my own virtue.
- Neither dangerous mountain passes, nor the time of day, netiher weather conditions nor hunger, thirst nor fatigue shall keep me from helping wholeheartedly.
With this oath, I shall fulfill my responsibilities and my destiny as a physician to each and every patient who seeks help from me, until I am no longer capable of fulfilling my obligations, or until the end of this lifetime.
The Meaning Behind Cinnabar
The Chinese character we use in our logo, pronounced "dan" in Chinese, is the ancient word for the mineral cinnabar. Cinnabar was used in ancient China for many reasons such as for making the red ink used in calligraphy. It was also thought to have magical properties to transform. Today, the mineral cinnabar is no longer ingested and it has a different name and character (zhu sha). The metaphorical and historical meanings are preserved in the name dan, however, which today means the intense red color cinnabar, elixir or tonic, and refers to the pill of immortality sought by the ancient alchemists. Dan tian (Cinnabar Field) is the name of a major energy center in the lower belly used in qigong and martial arts. |
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Judith and Lia are a mother/daughter team who bring the ancient art of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to a luxurious modern setting. Their caring attitude and attention to detail make each acupuncture session a transforming experience. Judith and Lia provide all of the traditional modalities such as both Chinese and Japanese-style acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, tui na (massage), moxibustion, gua sha, and medical qi gong.
Judith and Lia received their training together. They received a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University, a lineage-based school that includes 4 years of training in Qi Gong and Tai Chi. They are both certified by the California Acupuncture Board and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Judith and Lia studied Traditional Chinese Medical dermatology under Dr. Yue-ying Li. They have received advanced training in cosmetic acupuncture from Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, L.Ac., MS, and learned the Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System(TM) from Dr. Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. and Denise Ellinger, L.Ac. They are trained in Mien Shiang Facial Diagnosis from the Mien Shiang Institute, Los Angeles, CA. Judith and Lia are currently pursuing their Doctorates in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. They are also participating in a pilot study on Prostate Cancer Radiation patients at the Navel Medical Center in San Diego.
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Judith Andrews, L.Ac., Dipl.OM, M.S.
“My father was an MD and groomed me since childhood to follow in his footsteps. I always felt there was something missing in Western Medicine and so I pursued a completely different career. Periodically throughout my life I was called back into ‘doctor mode’ and I finally accepted that this was my path. This all came together for me when I was exposed to Chinese Medicine through my daughter’s health issues. I found a system of medicine that was closer to how my father practiced. Being a truly good doctor means taking the time to observe all of the components of the patient’s being: physical, emotional, and spiritual. It also means seeing the patient as an individual. I feel very fortunate that twice a year my daughter and I go back to Brazil and participate in a program with my brother, who is an oncologist, that brings affordable medicine to the less fortunate.” |
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Lia Andrews, L.Ac., Dipl.OM, M.S.
“I was led to Chinese Medicine by my own health issues. To make a long story short, I began experiencing health problems around the onset of puberty. I had a slew of seemingly unrelated complaints including erratic periods, migraines, etc. I was diagnosed with various diseases such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. When I was 17 years old, out of desperation my mom suggested we try a Naturopathic doctor. He concluded that I had a pituitary adenoma that was disrupting my hormones (his diagnosis was confirmed by an MRI). He referred me to an acupuncturist and within 3 months I had a regular period. This for me was a miracle. It changed the way I related to my body and the choices I made. It gave me back control over my health. I am very thankful for what I went through. My path to becoming an acupuncturist has given me insight into what many of my patients go through and it has made me absolutely committed to this medicine.” |
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