Michelle Hamilton is a Dr. of Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Certified Massage Therapist.
Born and raised in San Luis Obispo, she has been practicing Chinese Medicine in SLO for over 14 years and was voted the #1 Acupuncturist in SLO County by The New Times.
After finishing her undergrad studies at Cal Poly University, Michelle completed her 4-year Master’s Degree from the nationally ranked Emperor’s College of Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. She completed her Doctorate in Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2021.
Michelle interned at the UCLA Orthopedic Medical Clinic and graduated with academic honors. She has completed extensive post-graduate training in acupuncture for athletes, orthopedic acupuncture, women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, pediatrics, and chronic pain conditions.
Dr. Michelle has a passion for elevating the Chinese Medical field and has recently stepped into the role of Educator and Coach by creating digital courses and CEU classes for Acupuncturists. She is the founder of Community Acupuncture School and the Lunar Acupuncture Method; and speaks internationally at Acupuncture Conferences and Symposiums.
Dr. Michelle’s athletic career is equally impressive: she is a competitive endurance athlete, a 2-time overall marathon winner, an ultra-marathon 100-mile finisher runner, and a total adventure junkie. She lives in San Luis Obispo with her two children.
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Haylee Hickman has been practicing bodywork for many years and brings a deep passion for wellness to everything she does. She graduated from the National Holistic Institute Massage School in Encino, CA, in 2009. Her journey into holistic healing led her to the yoga mat, eventually completing 500 hours of training through Yogaworks—including a one-month intensive in Peru, a retreat in India, and 300 additional hours of study to further her understanding of this ancient wisdom tradition.
Her curiosity and dedication to the healing arts continued with a two-year, 600-hour training through the Shakti School in Ayurvedic teachings. Haylee is also a certified intuitive healer, having completed Reiki Level 1 & 2 attunements and graduating from Holly Hansen’s “Indiglow” program in Morro Bay, CA.
In 2022, she expanded her massage skill set by completing a specialized cupping and facial cupping course through ICTA. Haylee is trained in a variety of massage modalities and has a natural affinity for energy healing, acupressure, deep tissue, sports massage, and cupping.
Haylee is endlessly fascinated by the human body and how to support wellness in its totality—mind, body, and spirit. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to help others find relief from pain and return to balance within themselves.
When she’s not massaging or immersed in wellness studies, Haylee enjoys live music, dance, art, farmers markets, nature, fitness, and travel. She is honored to serve the community with her unique blend of gifts and training.
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San Luis Obispo, CA
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Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
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Haylee Hickman has been practicing bodywork for many years and brings a deep passion for wellness...
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Michelle Hamilton is a Dr. of Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Certified Massage Therapist.
Born and raised in San Luis Obispo, she has been practicing Chinese Medicine in SLO for over 14 years and was voted the #1 Acupuncturist in SLO County by The New Times.
After finishing her undergrad studies at Cal Poly University, Michelle completed her 4-year Master’s Degree from the nationally ranked Emperor’s College of Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. She completed her Doctorate in Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2021.
Michelle interned at the UCLA Orthopedic Medical Clinic and graduated with academic honors. She has completed extensive post-graduate training in acupuncture for athletes, orthopedic acupuncture, women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, pediatrics, and chronic pain conditions.
Dr. Michelle has a passion for elevating the Chinese Medical field and has recently stepped into the role of Educator and Coach by creating digital courses and CEU classes for Acupuncturists. She is the founder of Community Acupuncture School and the Lunar Acupuncture Method; and speaks internationally at Acupuncture Conferences and Symposiums.
Dr. Michelle’s athletic career is equally impressive: she is a competitive endurance athlete, a 2-time overall marathon winner, an ultra-marathon 100-mile finisher runner, and a total adventure junkie. She lives in San Luis Obispo with her two children.
Michelle Hamilton is a Dr. of Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Certified ...
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