Dr. Lia Andrews, DAOM, L.Ac.

Acupuncturist, Author, and Educator on Women's Health in TCM

"I treat women of all ages at our clinic for menstrual, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopausal issues. Over the years I realized that what these women really needed was education on their cycles so they could avoid most of their conditions in the first place. Menstruation, postpartum, and menopause are key times in a woman's life. By following specific practices, nutrition, and herbal medicine during these times women can renew their health. If they neglect themselves during these times than can greatly injure their health. My goal is to educate as may women as I can on proper menstrual, postpartum, and menopausal care." Dr. Lia Andrews, DAOM, L.Ac.

Dr. Andrews was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. She attended Bryn Mawr College and the College of William & Mary, where she was pre med and received her BA in International Studies, with a minor in Spanish. Dr. Andrews received her Masters in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (MATCM) from Yo San University. She received her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She is licensed nationally and in the state of California.

Dr. Lia Andrews did her doctoral thesis on postpartum care in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has written a series of books on women's cycles including 7 Times a Woman, The Menstrual Renewal Handbook, The Postpartum Recovery Program, and the The Second Spring Handbook. Dr. Andrews founded a publishing house, Alcyone Press.

Dr. Andrews has practiced qigong for 13 years. She has traveled to Brazil, Thailand, and China in her study of natural healing. She currently practices in the clinic she founded with her mother, Dr. Judith Andrews, Cinnabar Acupuncture Clinic & Spa in San Diego, California.

Lia's ecclectic interests include beekeeping, aerial yoga, and Ginastica Natural.