MARIE KASTNER, L.Ac.

 

Marie Kastner is an Acupuncturist and Herbalist licensed by the California State Board. Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, she practiced in Europe as a Physical Therapist in the field of Neurology. Marie began Acupuncture training in Beijing, China, and completed her degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California. Since 1989, she has been in Private Practice combining her knowledge in Physical Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, creating a unique blend of Eastern and Western therapies to promote healing and prevent illness.

 

Marie specializes in both pain management, including acute and neuromuscular conditions of the spine and extremities, and gynecological disorders affecting women, such as premenstrual syndrome, menopause, endometriosis, infertility, and pregnancy. She is also involved in the evaluation and treatment of stress related conditions such as tension and migraine headaches, insomnia, depression and anxiety.

 

 

EDUCATION

1981 P.T. Professor Paul Volger School - Berlin, Germany
1988 L.Ac. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - San Diego, California

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1982-1983 > Physical Therapist, Canton Hospital - Winterthur, Switzerland

1983-1985 > Physical Therapist, University Hospital - Stockholm, Sweden
1985 > Internship, International School of Acupuncture - Beijing, China
1989 - Present > Private Practice in San Diego, California

2007 - Present > Professor of Facial Rejuvenation and Theory at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine – San Diego Campus