Recognizing that life presents challenges, Carol supports her patients through all stages of their process. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their holistic healing, and combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, and therapeutic techniques to guide people just like you on their wellness journey. With a foundation in biology and chemistry, and a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, Carol tailors her approach by harnessing the best of Eastern practices and modern science to unlock your potential and achieve your goals. She then utilizes a variety of devices for biomodulation, including e-stim, gua sha, cupping, tuning forks and sound therapy, and light therapy.

Carol specializes in pain management, mental/emotional well-being, and maternal and child health.

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Chaiya started working in traditional medicines in 1995 as an Ayurvedic assistant. Since then she has worked as a massage therapist, doula, and acupuncturist, with minor forays into the world of realty, insurance, and even photography.

She graduated from Bastyr University with both her masters and doctoral degrees in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the DAOM being the highest degree in the field. Her dissertation was on the intersection of chronic pain and how unresolved emotion contributes to pain management challenges. She spent 2 years working at Harborview Medical Center on the Acute Pain Service team as an acupuncture intern. She founded and opened The Village Acupuncture & Health Clinic in May 2022.

Chaiya is also the current President of Washington Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association, the Washington State association of acupuncturists. She loves helping her colleagues through education and legislative leadership.

When she’s not in the office, you’ll probably find her surrounded by animals out in the garden.

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