Scott came to the practice of Chinese Medicine through his work as a motorcycle mechanic and teacher and years of Martial Arts training in the 8 Step Praying Mantis Kung Fu system. He eventually earned the rank of Shifu and then, with a natural calling and inclination to help people, decided that it was time to learn the medicine to complement the martial.

Scott received his education at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in CA. Community acupuncture has always appealed to him as a way to bring this type of healing to as many people as possible.

Inspired by his extensive martial arts background, Scott likes to incorporate movement-based healing as well as herbal medicine, cupping, Gua Sha and meditational practices into his practice. When not at work, Scott loves to be around water, the outdoors or just tinkering with some interesting projects.

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After personally experiencing the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Jennifer Potthast attended the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley. She graduated in 2005 with a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine, and went on to became a board certified Licensed Acupuncturist in 2006. In 2009 she founded Downtown Community Acupuncture in Santa Barbara where, as a lifelong student, she broadened her knowledge and refined her skills in order bring her patients the best possible results for 13 years. Jennifer came to Petaluma to be closer to family and brings her considerable experience to her work at PCA. Jennifer aims to provide every patient with a safe space for healing and practices Trauma Informed Care, holding deep respect for people of all genders, histories, sizes, languages, and backgrounds. Her areas of specialization include pain management, fertility, and pregnancy support. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys reading, being in nature, and spending time with her husband, son, and Chihuahua. Jennifer looks forward to meeting you!

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Elizabeth Sailer, L.Ac.

Elizabeth is a seasoned practitioner with 30 years of experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine. An East Coast native, Elizabeth received her B.A., Magna Cum Laude from Yale University and her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1993 from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. She is board certified by the California Acupuncture Board as well as the National Committee for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Elizabeth teaches classes in subjects ranging from understanding Chinese medicine to managing childhood ear infections and offers a wide range of classes at PCA. In her free time Elizabeth spends time with her daughter Flora, gardens, cooks good food, goes hiking and tries to knit socks. She welcomes the opportunity to assist her patients at PCA on the path of wellness.

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Mackenzie received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. She has a background in Western Medicine, with a degree in biology and experience as both a nurse aid and home health aide. Her interest in Chinese Medicine and acupuncture was sparked when she developed a study comparing the efficacy of over-the-counter medication to acupuncture for the treatment of seasonal allergies. Mackenzie is passionate about treating psycho-emotional, neurological, allergic and pain conditions and women’s issues. As a Petaluma resident of more than 20 years, she is thrilled to be able to provide healthcare in her own community. In addition to her passion for healing, she loves to read, write novels (and even participates annually in National Novel Writing Month), and explore the greater Bay Area by hiking and trying new restaurants.

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